July 25, 2000 - The number of options for people flying in and out of the Twin Cities has increased dramatically over the past year. Minnesota-based Northwest Airlines still dominates the market ...but several LOW FARE carriers are now operating out of the Twin Cities airport -- MOST NOTABLY Sun Country Airlines. US Department of Transportation Statics shows air fares to markets where competition has taken hold have dropped significantly. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
July 18, 2000 - Minneapolis based Ceridian Corporation today announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
July 17, 2000 - Consultants to the Metropolitan Airports Commission say if American Airlines buys Minnesota-based Northwest, the Twin Cities would likely remain a hub. But they say there would be fewer flights and airfares would probably increase. Today the MAC voted unaminously to oppose the United US Airways deal which industry observers say would trigger consolidation throughout the airline industry. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
July 13, 2000 - Minnesota retailers are hoping to cash in on the state sales tax rebate. Checks totaling $635 million dollars are going out to nearly three and a half million of the state's residents. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
April 3, 2000 - Six active DFL candidates in the race for the Grams seat hold strikingly similar positions on most political issues. But in the area of fundraising the DFLers show distinct differences. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
January 6, 2000 - An East coast man with a history of unrealized stadium plans around the country has unveiled another...this time for the Minnesota Twins and the Vikings. Socrates Babacas (BAB-buh-cus) says he has a plan to build a three hundred and fifty million dollar retractable roof stadium in the northern Twin Cities suburb of Lino Lakes. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports. Before revealing ANY details of his stadium plans, Massachusetts businesman Socrates Babacas enlisted the services of a cleri
January 5, 2000 - A federal judge in St. Paul today granted Northwest Airline's request for a Temporary Restraining Order barring its flight attendants from illegal job actions. MInnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
January 5, 2000 - A federal judge in St Paul this morning (8:15AM CST) will consider issuing a temporary restraining order barring Northwest Airlines flight attendants from illegal job actions. Northwest filed a lawsuit against the Teamsters union yesterday alleging its flight attendants are engaged in an illegal sick out that's driving away customers. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
January 4, 2000 - Northwest Airlines today filed a federal lawsuit accusing its flight attendants of engaging in an illegal sick out. Northwest says it's been forced to cancel hundreds of flights over the past week because of crew shortages. It's asking a judge to immediately call an end to the alleged sick out. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
December 31, 1999 - With the New Year and new Millennium now less than a day and a half away, Minnesotans have apparently been heeding advice NOT to panic about Y2K.