May 2, 2001 - Saint Paul officials say the Charlie Brown hotline is one of the hottest lines in town. Many in the capital city are optimistic the follow-up to last summer's popular series of Snoopy statues will be even more successful. The promotion is part of the city's tribute to Saint Paul native Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. Organizers say dozens of Saint Paul businesses have lined up to sponsor the Charlie Browns. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
May 1, 2001 - The Minnesota Timberwolves' season ended last night (Mon) with a 97 to 84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in game four of their first round playoff series. This was the fifth straight first-round elimination for the Timberwolves. Players acknowledged frustration over another early playoff exit ... but also took pride in having overcome adversity just to make it back into the post-season again this year. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
April 26, 2001 - Saint Paul officials are celebrating the return of housing to the Upper Landing. A ceremony at the Mississippi riverfront site today (Thursday) marked the start of pollution cleanup. That will be followed by construction of six hundred units of housing. Once the heart of Saint Paul's Italian community, floodwaters and industrial contaminants have prevented construction there in recent decades. But city boosters see the new project as a victory over those obstacles and a sign of the development momentum along the river. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
April 24, 2001 - All seven Saint Paul mayoral candidates went to the Governor's residence last night (Monday), but not to meet with the governor. One of the first candidate forums of the mayoral campaign was hosted by a historic preservation group based on Summit Avenue, where the Governor's mansion is located. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
April 18, 2001 - Just a few months after the Presidential election was finally decided, a new political season is already beginning. Mayoral campaigns are underway in the Twin Cities and a tough race is taking shape in Saint Paul, where incumbent Norm Coleman is not seeking re-election. Six D-F-Lers, no Republicans, and one independent are vying to succeed Coleman. D-F-Lers began their endorsement process last night (Tues) with party conventions in three of Saint Paul's seven wards. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen visited the Sixth Ward convention and has this report...
April 10, 2001 - MPR's William Wilcoxen reports on Minnesota Twins home opener, in which the team beat Detroit Tigers 11-5. The result gave the Twins their fourth win in six games so far in 2001 season and fueled optimism the team may break its streak of eight straight losing season.
April 10, 2001 - Accounting for the rainfall expected tonight (Tues), flood projections call for the Mississippi River in Saint Paul to crest seven feet above flood stage this weekend. Twin Cities flooding will primarily affect the eastern part of the metro area, downstream from the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more on flood preparations...
April 5, 2001 - University of Minnesota officials expect it will take a few weeks to complete an investigation of possible rule violations in the women's basketball program. Assistant coaches are overseeing the team now that the university has put head coach Cheryl Littlejohn on a paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
March 21, 2001 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen previews the first Women's Hockey Final Four. Wilcoxen interviews players and fans about their feelings on the first NCAA Women’s Hockey Championship, which is being hosted at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena.
March 15, 2001 - Saint Paul city council members have approved plans for a development that some officials call the biggest housing project in city history. The deal with a Dallas-based company calls for six-hundred new units on a twenty-acre site along the Mississippi River. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...