September 1, 2003 - Roseville police officials continue their investigation of Sunday's fatal crash and multiple collisions involving an 88 year old driver. Two people are dead. Three more were treated at a Saint Paul hospital, including the driver. As Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports, the Roseville crashes are prompting calls to evaluate increased testing of elderly drivers in Minnesota.
August 18, 2003 - Since the recession Minnesota has lost more than 67 thousand jobs. The layoffs come in a variety of sizes ... some wipe out hundreds of jobs, others just a handful. In many cases, those left behind have to do the same- or more work with less--less help and tighter budgets. We have the stories of two people who survived layoffs, and what their work life has been like. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
August 5, 2003 - An audit of Xcel Energy says a small number of employees recorded inaccurate information that resulted in unreliable reporting of power outages. State regulators commissioned the audit last fall. The decision to examine Xcel's records followed accusations that the company falsified the length of power outages so it would to meet state-ordered reliability standards. Xcel says it has found instances where company documentation procedures were not followed consistently. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
July 16, 2003 - Officials at a small Twin Cities museum hope to re-open in August after 9-11 forced them to close. The Minnesota Air Guard Museum had to return its hangars and exhibition space to the Air Force. Our next edition of "The Enthusiasts" features volunteer Ray Peterson, who has devoted thousands of hours to the museum over nearly 20 years. The museum's displays feature the Minnesota Air National Guard's history, aircraft, and a rare "Blackbird" spy plane.
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June 11, 2003 - Xcel Energy officials took heat from unhappy shareholders at the company's annual meeting today in Minneapolis. Some called for firing CEO Wayne Brunetti. The company lost 2 point 2 billion dollars last year, cut its dividend payments, and the share price is down 25 percent in the past year. The financial problems stem largely from the company's now bankrupt NRG subsidiary. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
May 27, 2003 - Demand for people who can repair high-end mechanical watches is high and as Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports, graduates of a St. Paul watchmaking program tell job-hunting stories that would make a dot-com-er nostalgic.
May 21, 2003 - Target corporation officials are taking criticism from some investors for eliminating shareholder questions from the company's annual meeting today (Weds). Taking questions from the company's owners is a routine part of annual meetings. After today's meeting company officials elaborated on the role of grocery products in Target's growth strategy. Minnesota Public Radio's Bill Catlin reports.
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