June 5, 1998 - Gary Eichten continues broadcast from the DFL State Convention in St. Cloud, and talks with some of the gubernatorial candidates, MPR political commentators Bob Meek, Tom Horner, Sarah Stoesz, and Sarah Janacek. Also includes various reporting on floor from MPR reporters Mark Zdechlik, Martin Kaste, and Karen Louise Boothe.
June 4, 1998 - On the tails of a legal victory in his case against the tobacco industry, State Attorney General Skip Humphrey maintains a good share of support from Minnesota voters for his decision to settle the case before it went to jury. That's according to a new poll released by MPR, the Pioneer Press and KARE-11. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports:
May 8, 1998 - capitol to follow other stories: Word of a settlement in the case quickly spread from the Federal Courthouse downtown St. Paul...directly UP the HILL to the state capitol. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports on reaction from the Governor and some lawmakers
May 8, 1998 - MPR special on the tobacco settlement. Includes report from MPR’s Elizabeth Stawiki, followed by speeches and interviews from Skip Humphrey, Minnesota attorney general; Michael Ciresi, state's lead attorney; jurors, and others. A key component to settlement was the banning of tobacco marketing to children.
April 27, 1998 - (Saint Paul) All this month, in a series of reports and commentaries, Minnesota Public Radio is exploring religious issues in everyday life. Americans are searching for greater spiritual meaning---even at a time when church attendance is declining. That's because more and more people are finding new ways of spiritual exploration through non-traditional practices such as meditation, environmentalism and even WORK! Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports on what ONE person is doing to find a greater meaning in the work HE does---ADVERTISING: If Kevin Lynch had to put God on a billboard, he has a slogan ready to go: BITE:#4412 :05-secs
April 15, 1998 - Saint Paul DFL lawmakers are urging Governor Carlson to expand the agenda of a special session if he calls one. They want to address more than a bill to help Warroad-based Marvin Windows. They want to take up measures to fund 56-million dollars in programs geared at families and children. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports: In the waning hours of the regular session, lawmakers failed to pass bills to establish a Minnesota Children's Endowment, and fund reforms to the state's child protection system. Governor Carlson vetoed a Family and Early Childhood Education Bill and an Economic Development and Housing Bill. Today, DFL lawmakers called on Carlson to add those items to the agenda of a special
April 13, 1998 - Saint Paul for Monday--prior to the midday call-in at 11am AND note anncr; tag!!!!!!! Minnesota's gubernatorial candidates are finding that public financing of sports teams is one of the top political issues on the minds of voters. A cross-section of concerned citizens are participating in the SERIES of public forums sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio--the Star Tribune and KTCA-TV. They recently gathered in Saint Paul, Duluth, and Rochester for a teleconference on the issue of public financing of sports. Judging from their comments, MOST Minnesotans oppose such government funding: Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports: ANNOUNCER TAG: TUNE IN TO MIDDAY THIS MORNING AT 11, FOR MORE ON PUBLIC FINANCING OF SPORTS AND THE GOVE
April 13, 1998 - A special Talk of Minnesota call-in related to the Minnesota Citizens Forum on public financing of sports. Program begins with a report summary of forum; then MPR listener’s views are presented.
April 10, 1998 - Governor Arne Carlson signed a bill this week to allow citizens, doctors, social workers, and law enforcement officials to report pregnant women who abuse alcohol. The purpose of the new law is to reduce the number of cases in which babies are born with brain damage or birth defects caused by excessive drinking of alcohol, a condition known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen-Louise Boothe reports on the new law.
April 3, 1998 - ST. PAUL Friday morning.edition. A comprehensive tobacco bill, which a U.S. Senate committee approved this week, could go to the senate floor next month. The action underscores the tobacco industry's eroding political influence--and hints at the national importance of information being released during the Minnesota trial against big tobacco industries. Minnesota Public Radio's Karen Louise boothe reports: The legislation would force tobacco companies to pay 506-Billion dollars over 25 years and curb their marketing practices. The bill grants fewer legal protections by allowing all lawsuits against tobacco companies, including class actions. It's legislation that supporters and opponents ALIKE say could kill the industry.