September 12, 2001 - D-F-Lers Jay Benanav and Randy Kelly have emerged from the Saint Paul mayoral field to face one another on the November ballot. The winner will succeed Norm Coleman, who is not seeking a third term as mayor. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports on the primary results...
September 10, 2001 - Norm Coleman is not seeking a third term as mayor of Saint Paul, but his imprint is visible on this year's race, nonetheless. The relationships of the major mayoral candidates to Coleman and his legacy are among the political angles at play in Tuesday's mayoral primary. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
September 5, 2001 - The six leading candidates in Saint Paul's mayoral race gathered at Concordia University last night (Tuesday) for their last debate before Tuesday's primary. The six are competing for the city hall office Norm Coleman is vacating after two terms. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has this report on the debate...
September 4, 2001 - Saint Paul voters will elect a new mayor this year, with incumbent Norm Coleman stepping down after two four-year terms. Coleman's successor will likely come from a group of six candidates who have run the most aggressive mayoral campaigns. Last Friday we gave you a closer look at candidates Bob Long, Bob Kessler, and Bobbi Megard. Today (Tues), Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has this report on the other three leading contenders: Randy Kelly, Jerry Blakey, and Jay Benanav...
August 31, 2001 - Saint Paul voters will soon narrow the field of candidates hoping to succeed Mayor Norm Coleman, who is not running for re-election. The two candidates emerging from the September eleventh primary will likely come from a group that includes Jay Benanav, Randy Kelly, Jerry Blakey, Bob Long, Bob Kessler, and Bobbi Megard. Today, in the first of two stories taking a closer look at the leading contenders, William Wilcoxen has this report on candidates Megard, Long, and Kessler... BK: Tune in on Tuesday morning for a look at candidates Randy Kelly, Jerry Blakey, and Jay Benanav.
August 21, 2001 - Saint Paul business and political leaders broke ground today (Tues) on a new heat and power plant that will serve the downtown and some adjacent neighborhoods. Waste wood will be the primary fuel at the District Energy plant, which will be the largest of its kind in the country. The plant's neighbors are also applauding design modifications they say will help the facility fit in along a downtown riverfront that is becoming more pedestrian friendly. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
August 20, 2001 - Saint Paul city officials are encouraging residents to oppose the Ku Klux Klan rally planned at the state capitol this weekend by staying away from the event rather than attending counter-demonstrations. The city is sponsoring a celebration of peace and diversity at a Saint Paul high school as an alternative to the rally by the Klan and other white supremecist groups. But one Twin Cities anti-Klan group is proceeding with its plan for a peaceful protest in front of the capitol Saturday. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
August 15, 2001 - This week, the Saint Paul city council will begin digesting the 2002 budget proposal Mayor Norm Coleman unveiled yesterday (Tuesday). For the eighth and last time, Coleman presented a budget that calls for no increase in the city tax levy. But Coleman, who is not seeking re-election, may be leaving City Hall just in time. Some city officials expect a slowing economy will make it more difficult to maintain Saint Paul's recent pattern of avoiding tax increases without cutting services. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports... BK: To hear Mayor Coleman's complete budget address, log on to our website at www.minnesotapublicradio.org
August 15, 2001 - In less than a month, Saint Paul voters will narrow a crowded mayoral field from sixteen candidates down to two. The six leading candidates in the primary race to succeed outgoing Mayor Norm Coleman visited Minnesota Public Radio today (Wed) to take part in a midday forum. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
August 14, 2001 - Mayor Norm Coleman is sending his last budget proposal to the Saint Paul city council ... and for the eighth straight year the budget calls for no increase in city taxes. But Coleman, who is not seeking re-election, may be leaving City Hall just in time. Some city officials expect a slowing economy will make it more difficult to maintain Saint Paul's recent pattern of avoiding tax increases without cutting services. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...