September 21, 1998 - As the media frenzy heightens surrounding today's release of President Clinton's videotaped testimony, some members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation say important issues are getting sidetracked by the President's troubles. They hope Congress can get back to legislative business when it reconvenes on Wednesday. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... Most people probably haven't heard a thing about it, but there's a pretty critical issue facing Congress - the not-so-small matter of a potential government shutdown. That would occur if Congress doesn't pass a dozen spending bills necessary to keep the government running after the new fiscal year starts October 1. Second Distric D-F-L'er David Minge says other than the government shutdown of 1995, Congress has never cut it so close to the f
September 18, 1998 - [Note host outcue] In a new poll sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio, the Pioneer Press and KARE 11, most Minnesotans polled do NOT think President Clinton should resign over the Monica Lewinsky scandal. But there's a gender gap on some issues - women tend to be more supportive of Clinton's performance as President, and more willing to forgive him for his affair with Lewinsky. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... Host outcue: You can find the poll results on our election 98 web site at www.mpr.org.
September 16, 1998 - Minnesota's race for Governor is now down to three major party candidates. Recent polls had predicted Skip Humphrey would win yesterday's five-way D-F-L primary. Humphrey, who has consistently had the highest name recognition, captured about 38-percent of the vote. Not surprisingly, Republican Norm Coleman - who faced token opposition - won his primary, and the Reform Party's Jesse Ventura - who had no opponent at all - also goes on to the November general election. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... The man with Minnesota's most famous political name called his primary victory a very special night. In a race of the sons of favorite sons, however, the highlight of the evening may have been a
September 11, 1998 - With just days remaining until next Tuesday's primary, the gubernatorial candidate who's leading in the polls isn't letting up. DFL'er Skip Humphrey knows he can't count on poll numbers to win a five-way race, and has spent the past few weeks wooing potential voters at senior centers, labor picnics and the State Fair. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
September 11, 1998 - As news of the tentative pilots agreement rippled through the Minneapolis-Saint Paul international airport, passengers were glad to see an end to the strike that created havoc with their flight plans. Most say they'll continue flying Northwest, although some blamed the company for their headaches. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... When Northwest customer service supervisor Seku (say-koo) Watson heard the news, he grinned from ear to ear... ("I'm excited! I've been here at the airport waiting on customers who have been stranded for a couple of days, customers who wish to take other flights to their destinations and we've been helping them all alon
September 10, 1998 - As part of the MPR series Campaign 98’, Laura McCallum looks at Reform Party gubernatorial candidate Jesse Ventura’s views on education environment. Ventura says he's an Isaac Walton League member, believes the federal government should regulate pollution, and regulation of feed lots.
September 9, 1998 - The five gubernatorial candidates running in the D-F-L primary debated the issues on the Minnesota News Network last night. They weren't allowed to mention Republican candidate Norm Coleman, so they criticized frontrunner Skip Humphrey on his tax cut plan, abortion and stadium funding. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports... The five agree on many issues - they support tax cuts, more spending on education and health care, and the need to end Northwest Airlines' dominance in Minnesota. They oppose using taxpayer dollars for a new Twins stadium. But in a competitive five-way race, they need to distinguish themselves from their primary opponents without bloodying each other an
September 9, 1998 - Throughout this election season, Minnesota Public Radio is examining campaign advertising for the state's gubernatorial candidates. With less than a week to go until the primary, the candidate who's leading in the polls - Democrat Skip Humphrey - has finally started running television spots, and Ted Mondale came out with the first candidate attack ad in the race. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
September 3, 1998 - US Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater has ordered two Northwest feeder airlines to resume flying. The move means 17 small communities in the Midwest and south will now have air service again, six days into the Northwest pilots strike.
September 3, 1998 - An MPR Special presenting interviews with all seven major party gubernatorial candidates on crime and recent crime reports, followed by listener reaction to the candidates. Program begins with brief reports on the various candidates.