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...
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 - Minnesotans have returned to the national pastime, after taking a week off from baseball to mourn the lives lost on September eleventh. The Twins turned in a sparkling performance in front of a small crowd at the Metrodome last night Tues. Several fans and players said it felt good to get back into the swing of life's routine. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports.