February 8, 2002 - Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing will have fewer Minnesota employees by the end of the year. 3-M says it is cutting five hundred jobs at its plant on the east side of Saint Paul. At the same time, the company announced a long-term plan to turn part of the plant into a research center. Officials say that conversion will send employment back up again in 2003. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
February 1, 2002 - The Minnesota Twins are preparing for their 42nd season, knowing that it could be their last. Major League Baseball executives say they're proceeding with plans to dissolve two teams -- including the Twins -- but it's not clear if and when it might actually happen. Meanwhile, the Twins are holding their annual fan festival at the Metrodome this weekend to stir interest in the team they'll be putting on the field. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
January 31, 2002 - Saint Paul city officials today (Thurs) took the first steps in a journey that could lead to a new ballpark for the Minnesota Twins. Legislation introduced at the capitol would authorize the city to impose a tax on bars and restaurants and a surcharge on tickets to ballpark events. City officials say money from those taxes plus parking revenue would cover half the cost of a baseball stadium, with private money paying the other half. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more...
January 30, 2002 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports voters on St. Paul's East Side having elected the world's first Hmong American legislator. Thirty-two year old Mee Moua won special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Randy Kelly, who was elected mayor.
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...