June 4, 1998 - The DFL State Convention convenes Friday morning in St. Cloud. Topping the agenda is endorsing a candidate for governor. While most of the candidates say they'd accept their party's endorsement only Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says he'll drop out of the race if someone else wins the support of the delegates. However polls clearly show Freeman's popularity with party activists DOES NOT extend to the general public. Critics say Freeman will likely be the choice of delegates because he's the only candidate who honoring their endorsement proecess. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports... | D-CART ITEM: 2279 | TIME: 5:16s
May 28, 1998 - With news Northwest Airlines Pilots have authorized a strike, travelers are increasingly uneasy about flying the nation's fourth largest airline even though it would be at least a month before any Northwest union could legally walk out. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik.
May 27, 1998 - Negotiations between Northwest Airlnes and its two most powerful unions are resuming this week under the direction of two of the three members of the presidential appointed National Mediation Board. Pilots returned to negotiations on Sunday in Washington State. The Machinsits are to be back at the table this morning in Washington D.C. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
May 22, 1998 - Northwest Airlines employees angry about not having contracts in place, picketed the airline today in several cities. The airline's largest union, the machinists, held a rally near the Twin Cities airport to protest the slow pace of contract negotiations. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
May 14, 1998 - Negotiators for Northwest Airlines and its largest union are back the bargaining table in Washington D.C. Its been more than a month since the airline and it machinists union have been engaged in federally mediated contract talks. The union says this latest round of negotiations could be critical in determining whether ground workers move toward a strike. All six of Northwest's unions which represent workers from mechanics to flight crews are preparing for a possible walk out this summer. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
May 8, 1998 - Midday presents an MPR special on the tobacco settlement. Program includes report from MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki, 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.
May 6, 1998 - As tension between Twin Cities-based Northwest Airlines and its unions mounts, many travelers who typically fly almost exclusively on Northwest are looking for other options out of concern about possible delays and flight cancellations. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
April 24, 1998 - Northwest Airline's unions have begun an informational picketing campaign they hope will pressure the airline into settling unresolved contracts. Representatives from all six of the airline's unions picketed outside Northwest's annual meeting this morning in New York. Meanwhile a week old work slow down ago continues to cause problems for thousands of Northwest ticket holders who are running into increased flight delays and cancellations. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
April 22, 1998 - Northwest Airlines says its taking measures to counter what it describes as an effort on the part of a small number of its employees to slow down the airline in protest of stalled contract negotiations. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
April 20, 1998 - For Minnesota's Marvin Windows, the special legislative session could significantly improve its odds of securing hundreds of millions of dollars its seeking from a former supplier. Marvin Windows is suing the supplier, claiming it sold defective wood sealant. Marvin executives and a contingent of the window manufacturer's employees lobbied state lawmakers in St. Paul today for help. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...