September 5, 2003 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports on lower attendance for home Twins games in 2003. Some baseball insiders are wondering where the fans are. Attendance at the Metrodome is behind 2002, and TV ratings are down significantly. Team officials say they're not worried about the numbers and say they expect crowds to increase as the season draws to a close.
September 3, 2003 - The Midtown Public Market is located at the intersection of two major streets and multiple cultures in South Minneapolis. The market is based in one of the most diverse areas of the state, home to growing populations of asian, latino and African immigrant communities. Organizers hope these immigrant communities will play a large role in the market's success. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports:
August 20, 2003 - Thirty members of the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Military Police Company will be deployed to Afghanistan. The soldiers are expected to be on duty for a year, providing security support at an unnamed U.S. installation in the war torn country. This morning (WEDS), members of the Company and their families were honored at a deployment celebration held in Rosemount. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports
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August 6, 2003 - Tuesday night marked the first shift for 12 state troopers who've come to Minneapolis to help the city's police force handle a spike in violent crime. Half the troopers were deployed to the 4th Precinct in North Minneapolis, which has been the site of some of the most recent shootings. The deployment coincided with National Night Out and the troopers got a chance to see that even in one of the most troubled parts of the city, there are a lot of people working for change. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports:
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July 8, 2003 - The closing of the Minneapolis Shriner's Hospital will be put off for at least another year. Last fall, the Shriners' national board of governors recommended closing the children's hospital. But on Monday, Shriners attending the annual convention held in Minneapolis rejected the proposal. Instead, they voted to accept a plan that seeks alternatives to closing the hospital. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports