April 24, 2001 - All seven Saint Paul mayoral candidates went to the Governor's residence last night (Monday), but not to meet with the governor. One of the first candidate forums of the mayoral campaign was hosted by a historic preservation group based on Summit Avenue, where the Governor's mansion is located. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
April 18, 2001 - Just a few months after the Presidential election was finally decided, a new political season is already beginning. Mayoral campaigns are underway in the Twin Cities and a tough race is taking shape in Saint Paul, where incumbent Norm Coleman is not seeking re-election. Six D-F-Lers, no Republicans, and one independent are vying to succeed Coleman. D-F-Lers began their endorsement process last night (Tues) with party conventions in three of Saint Paul's seven wards. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen visited the Sixth Ward convention and has this report...
April 10, 2001 - Baseball is back in Minnesota and the Twins scored a resounding victory in their home opener last night (Mon). Their 11 to 5 win over the Detroit Tigers gave the Twins their fourth win in six games so far this year and fueled optimism the team may break its streak of eight straight losing season. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
April 10, 2001 - Accounting for the rainfall expected tonight (Tues), flood projections call for the Mississippi River in Saint Paul to crest seven feet above flood stage this weekend. Twin Cities flooding will primarily affect the eastern part of the metro area, downstream from the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen has more on flood preparations...
April 5, 2001 - University of Minnesota officials expect it will take a few weeks to complete an investigation of possible rule violations in the women's basketball program. Assistant coaches are overseeing the team now that the university has put head coach Cheryl Littlejohn on a paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
March 21, 2001 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen interviews players and fans about their feelings on the first NCAA Women’s Hockey Championship game.
March 15, 2001 - Saint Paul city council members have approved plans for a development that some officials call the biggest housing project in city history. The deal with a Dallas-based company calls for six-hundred new units on a twenty-acre site along the Mississippi River. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
March 14, 2001 - Norm Coleman used his final State of the City speech to take an imaginary journey through Saint Paul in the year 2004. The technique allowed Coleman - who is not seeking a third term as mayor - to count as successes a number of projects still in the works and some that are not even that far along, including three new professional sports facilities. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports...
March 6, 2001 - Minneapolis is finally moving earth in preparation for light rail transit. But what about Saint Paul's transit future? Instead of laying rails, the capital city is rumbling toward a less expensive system known as a busway to connect the downtown with Bloomington. There are still plenty of questions about what such a busway might look like ... and its construction is not a sure thing. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen visited the Twin Cities' only existing busway at the University of Minnesota and filed this report...
February 23, 2001 - It's likely that no aspect of the University of Minnesota receives more publicity than its athletic teams. Supporters say intercollegiate athletics are an important part of the U of M because they build character, provide excitement, and raise the university's profile. A smaller number of critics complain that big-time college sports have become a financial risk and an academic drag. Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports on athletics at the U of M...