October 24, 2001 - Saint Paul is often called a city of neighborhoods. The candidates in this year's mayoral race represent parts of the city that illustrate the strength and range of its neighborhoods. Randy Kelly represents the East Side in the state Senate; City Council member Jay Benanav represents the fourth ward, an area that includes Merriam Park and other western neighborhoods. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has this look at the home districts of the mayoral candidates...
October 12, 2001 - A briefcase was left in the gallery on Wednesday night. Witnesses say that it was left there on purpose. The contents of the briefcase: a library book and empty food containers. The food containers may have contained the mysterious goo that is found throughout the museum. The Science Museum is closed as a precaution.
October 10, 2001 - Voter turnout is typically low in off-year elections, when only local races are decided. But in Saint Paul this year, at least one constituency claims to be more involved in the mayor's race. Some of the city's business leaders say their interest in local politics grew during the administration of mayor Norm Coleman. Business people seem to be paying more attention than usual to the race to succeed Coleman. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
October 3, 2001 - More than a hundred Minnesota National Guard members are training for security duty at the state's three largest airports. At the recommendation of President Bush, Governor Jesse Ventura called on the Army National Guard this week to help with security at airports in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and Rochester. After two more days of training for their new assignment, Guard members will begin airport duty on Friday. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
September 21, 2001 - Economic uncertainty is among the anxieties facing Americans in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks. At the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management last night (Thurs), a panel of business leaders and scholars met to share views on the economic implications of last week's events. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
September 19, 2001 - MPR's William Wilcoxen reports on Minnesotans returning to the national pastime, after taking a week off from baseball to mourn the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. The Twins turned in a sparkling performance in front of a small crowd at the Metrodome. Several fans and players said it felt good to get back into the swing of life's routine.
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...