August 27, 1998 - A strike by Northwest would affect just about everyone who lives in this region, but for one Duluth couple, the timing couldn't be worse. Kate Warkentin and her fiance Andrew Bramson are planning to get married September 6th. But Warkentin says a Northwest strike would change everything: Kate Warkentin is a reporter for the Duluth News Tribune. She and her fiance Andrew Bramson hope to get married September 6th. Sun 28-MAY 09:15:43 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
July 22, 1998 - The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a tentative lease that would keep them in the Metrodome for two more seasons. Details of the plan still must be finalized, and it is subject to approval by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. Commissioners are expected to vote in a special meeting Friday. The Commission's Executive Director, Bill Lester, emphasizes that the agreement is still only tentative until the Twins sign off on it.
July 21, 1998 - The "Montreal Just for Laughs Festival" which begins today, is called the "Cannes of Comedy" by some. So it's no wonder up-and-coming comedians would do just about anything to get some stage time, especially since talent scouts will be on the prowl. Minneapolis comic Colleen Kruse is one of the lucky few who scored an invite. She'll perform in the "spoken word" category. Kruse, who is also a storyteller, says her on-stage style is very laid back.
June 11, 1998 - The Juneteenth Film Festival, celebrating the Emancipation and African-American history, opens tonight in the Twin Cities with the first of six films. "Melvin Van Pebbles: Classified X", about the portrayal of blacks in film, will show at the Minnesota History Center at 7 o'clock. A lesser-known bit of African-American history, the rise of black newspapers is the subject of Director Stanley Nelson's film "Soldiers Without Swords: The Black Press." Nelson will present his documentary next Tuesday evening at the Weisman Art Museum. Nelson says even he was surprised at the power of the black press which grew out of a bitter relationship with the mainstream media.
June 11, 1998 - The Juneteenth Film Festival, celebrating the Emancipation and African-American history, opens tonight in the Twin Cities with the first of six films. "Melvin Van Pebbles: Classified X", about the portrayal of blacks in film, will show at the Minnesota History Center at 7 o'clock. A lesser-known bit of African-American history, the rise of black newspapers is the subject of Director Stanley Nelson's film "Soldiers Without Swords: The Black Press." Nelson will present his documentary next Tuesday evening at the Weisman Art Museum. Nelson says even he was surprised at the power of the black press which grew out of a bitter relationship with the mainstream media.
June 3, 1998 - Independent living is one of the topics during the AARP conference tomorrow afternoon. It's an issue we all wonder about as we age. How can we stay in our own homes as long as possible? Geriatrician Eric Tangalos says living at home is not only a personal preference for most people...it's also healthier.
June 1, 1998 - New restrictions on personal watercraft go into effect today. Kim Elverum is the boat and water safety coordinator for the DNR. Sun 28-MAY 11:01:37 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
June 1, 1998 - It's a free book--so it'll never become a best-SELLER, but gubernatorial candidate Ted Mondale hopes a lot of people read it. Mondale released his 130-page book called "A New Commitment to Minnesota's Families" today, in which he outlines his plans for the first four years of a Mondale administration: DFL gubernatorial candidate Ted Mondale. The DFL state convention starts this Friday, tune in to Minnesota public radio for live updates on what promises to be a lively endorsement process.
May 28, 1998 - A local company has come up with a new method for washing food that it hopes will significantly reduce food-borne illness. St. Paul-based Ecolab president and CEO Al Schumann says washing fruits and vegetables with periocidic acid kills more germs on fruits and vegetables than the usual chlorine wash. Ecolab president and CEO Al Schumann. Ecolab says the periocidic acid poses no threat to consumers and isn't harmful to the environment. Sun 28-MAY 11:03:01 MPR NewsPro Archive - Wed 04/11/2001
May 26, 1998 - The lazy days of summer are just around the corner. School gets out soon. Kids are signing up for Little League and swimming lessons...but there's still lots of time to fill. To keep kids mentally stimulated through the summer months, many parents turn to books. But finding the right book, at the right time in a child's life, can be a challenge. A new children's literary magazine, published in St. Paul, aims to take the guess work out of finding good kids' books. Editor Martha Davis Beck, says the "Riverbank Review" is for parents who don't have a lot of extra time or literary expertise: Martha Davis Beck is editor of Riverbank Review which will publ