May 6, 2002 - MPR’s Dan Olson provides a report on how the vice presidency changed under the Carter administration. Report includes various speaking excerpts of Jimmy Carter, Stuart Eizenstadt, Walter Mondale, and Maxine Issacs.
April 25, 2002 - $28 million goes to the Minneapolis-based housing fund. McKnight foundation has supported the fund since it started 22 years ago.
March 29, 2002 - The March edition of MPR's "Voices of Minnesota" series, featuring Amal Yusuf of the Somalian Women's Association, Sister Gabrielle Herber and Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman.
March 21, 2002 - Confrontration over the police killing in Minneapolis last week of an armed, mentally ill Somali man has turned into pledges of cooperation. A Somali spokesman Wednesday joined Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson in promising to repair relations strained by the shooting of Abu Kassim Jeilani. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
March 14, 2002 - Minnesota Public Radio presents "Voices of Minnesota." In this month's edition, we'll hear two accounts of American Indian children growing up under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Also, a heartwarming account about Chisholm's eight Valentini brothers - the most members of a Minnesota family to serve in World War II.
March 1, 2002 - State officials say construction of Minnesota's largest public works project is within budget. The Legislative Auditor says the cost of the $675 million Hiawatha light rail line from downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America is slightly less than forecast at this point. However, even as the line is being built the state's revenue shortfall threatens expansion of a transit system advocates say the region needs as the population grows. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports:
February 18, 2002 - There's a good chance someone you know has a criminal record. Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans have a conviction for a crime in their past. In most cases they've paid their fines and served their time. However their criminal record follows them everywhere. It prevents many from getting work or a place to live. Some say after a period a time most criminal records should be sealed, what some call expunged. Others say it's important for employers and others to know as much as possible about someone's past. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
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January 16, 2002 - Many people who were not allowed to get guns were able to get guns anyway. Those who are convicted felons, illegal aliens, drug addicts, people with serious mental disorders, and those who were dishonorably discharged from the military are not allowed to get guns legally.
January 4, 2002 - Seniors living in affordable housing have a reason to worry about the raise in rent.