June 4, 2001 - As the Minnesota Twins hold a 1/2 game lead in the American League Central and prepare for a series against the Cleveland Indians, Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with sports commentator LaVelle Neal about what the rest of season may hold for the Twins.
May 23, 2001 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Minnesota musicians John Koerner and Peter Ostroushko about tribute CD for Bob Dylan and their personal memories of the famed musician.
May 18, 2001 - The benefits of putting security cameras in local places and helping out with minor traffic crimes. Minorities are pressuring the government to take the cameras down.
May 17, 2001 - Now it's time for your comments. With president George W Bush is in Minnesota this morning to unveil his energy plan, we asked you, the listeners and visitors to our web site, for comments on what you think America's energy policies should be. And you responded with comments to our Soap Box feature at Minnesota Public Radio dot o-r-g. ... Brent in St. Paul writes: Conservation and efficient energy use must the central element in any energy plan. Americans by nature are wasteful. This habit has got to change. Increased use of renewable resources must also be a big part of any energy plan. There are plenty of sources out there just waitng to be tapped or futher exploited. These include wind, and solar energy. How about a tax credit for installation of solar panels on homes? Yet, why did the President cut funding for research and development into these renewable sources of energy? Those in charge of setting long-term policy should realize that these alternative sources of energy are INfinite and must be the central piece of any long-term plan. Richard Peterson of Moorehead writes: The Free-Market Approach Won't Work. The problem with it when it comes to energy is that the free market has a very short-term view. It will use up a resource before the rising costs promotes the development of alternatives. We must be proactive by promoting alternatives to burning fossil fuels. Yes, there are problems to be solved in developing alternative energy sources, but that is an opportunity for innovation and creativity. It can, and must be the next big driver for our economy, but it will require public, legislative incentives to start it up. The free market will wait until we use up the most convenient energy source before moving on to alternatives. Ken Hinnenkamp of Eden Prairie wrote this in our online Soapbox: We should think more long-term when trying to find solutions to our tough energy problems, which are likely to continue to get worse unless we all change our behavior. Cheap gas prices causes us to bu
May 7, 2001 - Unexpected drop in the payroll number is shocking.
May 4, 2001 - Allergies are spurred from the late start of spring.
April 25, 2001 - The Minnesota Twins have the second best record in Major League Baseball. Their 14-4 start is the surprise story in baseball in 2001. Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer catches up with LaVelle Neal, who covers the team for the Minneapolis Star Tribune to get his view of team.
April 23, 2001 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Dave Meltzer, the editor of the Wrestling Observer, provides a review of the first XFL season that has ended with the Los Angles Extreme defeating the San Francisco Demons 38 to 6 to win $1,000,000. After disappointing ratings it looks like NBC will drop the league from its schedule next year, but it may continue on UPN.
April 19, 2001 - This is the first fare increase since 1993. The hope would be to double the size of the transit system in the Twin Cities. What factors work into this situation include rising gas prices and full-time drivers versus part-time drivers. They are in a good situation to expand their system because there is a high demand for buses.
April 17, 2001 - The fate of four Saint Paul charter schools are in the hands of the Saint Paul School Board. Three of the four schools have problems with their financial statements. All four schools are sponsored by the Saint Paul School District.