January 15, 2002 - Saint Paul native Herb Brooks received one of hockey's most prestigious awards today (Tues). Brooks was among the winners of the Lester Patrick Awards, which honor outstanding service to hockey in the United States. At a Saint Paul banquet, Brooks reflected on his Olympic coaching experiences -- of the past and present. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
January 4, 2002 - Saint Paul welcomed its new mayor today (Fri). A full roster of Saint Paul political leaders was on hand as Randy Kelly was sworn in as the city's first mayor to hail from its East Side. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
January 3, 2002 - Saint Paul Mayor Randy Kelly's full schedule of inauguration week events continues tonight (Thurs) with a benefit to raise money for a "Mayor's Scholarship for the Performing Arts." Kelly met with some of the leaders of the Saint Paul arts scene this afternoon. Earlier, he led a roundtable discussion of economic development issues in a forum with some of the city's most prominent business people. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
January 3, 2002 - Norm Coleman was an avid promoter of Saint Paul during his eight years as mayor ... and no part of the city was touted more heavily than the Mississippi riverfront, which enjoyed a development surge. As Randy Kelly takes over the mayor's office from Coleman, river boosters may wonder how the Father of Waters rates among Kelly's priorities. Last night (Wed), the new mayor used one of his inauguration week events to emphasize the importance of the riverfront in his plans for Saint Paul. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
January 1, 2002 - Saint Paul's new mayor, Randy Kelly, says he hopes all the city's residents will attend at least one of the many inaugural events planned for the rest of the week. In addition to the inaugural ball and a more casual party, Kelly is holding roundtable discussions to help set the tone for his new administration. Once this week's festivities are over, he'll begin the task of leading the capital city through budgetary challenges. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has this report...
December 24, 2001 - Randy Kelly's inauguration as the new mayor of Saint Paul (Jan. 2) will bring a close to Norm Coleman's leadership of the capital city. The last eight years have been a period of prosperity for many -- but not all -- Saint Paul residents. It remains to be seen how history will judge Coleman's tenure, but many of his supporters think he will rank as one of the city's most effective mayors. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has this report...
December 20, 2001 - Saint Paul City Council members have approved a 2002 budget that does not cut services or raise property taxes. But to do that, the council had to dip into Saint Paul's reserve fund -- and that's causing some apprehension about how painful the budget process might be a year from now. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
November 29, 2001 - Officials in Saint Paul marked a key step toward completing the city's biggest and most expensive development project today (Thurs). Pollution cleanup is complete at the Upper Landing, an eight-block area on the Mississippi Riverfront near downtown. Getting the site removed from Minnesota's Superfund list will pave the way for a 170-million dollar housing development. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
November 7, 2001 - Randy Kelly claimed a narrow victory over Jay Benanav in the Saint Paul mayor's race. Unofficial final returns show Kelly winning by 403 votes out of more than sixty thousand ballots cast. Kelly was endorsed by outgoing Mayor Norm Coleman. He says his win shows Saint Paul residents want a continuation of Coleman's leadership style. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
November 5, 2001 - Voters in Saint Paul will choose a new Mayor tomorrow (Tues). With Norm Coleman not seeking a third term, the race to succeed him has been a hard fought contest between Randy Kelly and Jay Benanav. The candidates met at the Fitzgerald Theatre downtown yesterday (Sun) for one of the final debates of the campaign. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...