NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
August 2000

St. Thomas Expansion

What happens when the expansion of higher learning means the reduction of neighborhood? The University of St. Thomas says it needs new buildings; some of their neighbors say it would reduce both green space and character. That story tonight.

The Business of Golf

You might be surprised: while there are nearly 15 new golf courses built each year in the state, participation has remained flat, even in an era of Tiger-mania. Ken Stone reports.

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts

...or TIPA! They're our Spotlight guests tonight.

Wednesday, August 02

Granite Falls Damage Update

The amount of damage in Granite Falls is a lot higher than originally believed. Estimates are as high as $20 million or more just for home damages. Sen. Paul Wellstone and other officials toured the town today.

Casino Fight in Hudson

A band of Chippewa in Hudson want to turn the St. Croix Meadows dog track into a casino. Opponents argue too much noise and traffic. Ken Tilsen from the Concerned Citizens of Hudson joins us.

Mondale on Light Rail Transit

Ted Mondale from the Met Council gives us an update on LRT in the Twin Cities.

Test Score Redux

The recent misgraded test fiasco has some folks asking: Should just one test be used for standards? District 877 Superintendent Tom Nelson and the Humphrey Institute's Joe Nathan discuss the issue with Lou Harvin.

Thursday, August 03

Reality Based TV

Why do this summer's biggest "reality-based" TV shows hold sway over our nation? Pioneer Press media columnist Brian Lambert joins us to dissect our fascination.

Home on the Range

Governor Ventura took his cabinet on a two day tour of Northeastern Minnesota this week, answering the burning question, "What is taconite?". Extended sound from the Governor and community leaders.

Pulse of the farm

Farmfest 2000 came and went this week... and a farm price crisis forum is being held tomorrow in Marshall amidst reports of bumper crop yields. State Ag Commissioner Gene Hugoson joins us live in the studio.

Monday, August 07

Aging Gracefully

What kind of future can seniors expect to have? Lou Harvin visits a conference called "The Age Odyssey" in St. Cloud looking for answers.

Dean Barkley

The Ventura Administration has been travelling around the state addressing economic, health and regionalism issues. Minnesota Planning's Dean Barkley fills us in.

Revisiting The Schubert Theater

It was one year ago when the Schubert Theater made its impressive move. Today plans for rehabilitating the building were unveiled. Wendy Holmes Nelson from Artspace gives us a sneak peek.

Tuesday, August 08

Thoughts on Joseph Lieberman

We assemble an interesting group of folks to discuss Al Gore's choice of running mate. Who is he? What does he bring to the table?

Souls of Rwanda

There is a struggle for the souls of the people in Rwanda. Fred de Sam reports on new church's efforts to bring peace to this ethnically divided, mostly Catholic nation.

And Wednesday...

Sen. Rod Grams will join us to talk about - what else? - the Senate race.

Wednesday, August 9

Sen. Rod Grams

You've heard from the Democratic, Constitution and Independence party candidates for U.S. Senate, now hear from Republican candidate Sen. Rod Grams.

Thursday, August 10

Ballpark plans

There are some. Find out more tonight about an open-air, warehouse district stadium for the Twins.

Commuter rail

Lou Harvin rides the train from Minneapolis to St. Cloud... find out when the rest of us can.

American Refugee Committee

Tony Kozlowski from locally-based ARC has just returned from Indonesia and he'll give us an update on the situation, including a warning.

Car Art

We'll look back to preview this weekend's Wheels on Art show in Minneapolis. YoYo Kim introduces us to the Cam Car.

Justin's last stand

Our loyal colleague, Justin Maiman, bids farewell to his NewsNight duties before moving on to become producer of TPT's newest production, Learning Party. We'll send him through the spanking machine at the end of tonight's show. Good luck, buddy!

Monday, August 14

4th District Candidates

Each night, all week long, we'll hear from the candidates vying for Bruce Vento's congressional seat. Tonight, our contestants hold forth on issues surrounding the environment.

More politics

State Auditor Judi Dutcher speaks to the DNC, Libby Dole stumps for Sen. Rod Grams and the Reform party tries to sort out what happened over the weekend, now that they have two candidates claiming to be the standard-bearer.

Cool Space

Every time the show producer goes on vacation, he comes back with a new feature. Tonight: the "cool" space of the downtown Minneapolis Post Office.

Tuesday, August 15

Education Round-up

More hearings in front of lawmakers today for officials of the Children, Families and Learning Department concerning test score snafus... and school districts weigh in on the Profile of Learning.

Winter Warning

Minnegasco and NSP are warning Minnesotans that this winter could bring higher heating costs. Find out what this means to you.

Fourth District Candidates

More from the candidates vying for Bruce Vento's congressional seat... tonight: what experience would each bring to the job?

Wednesday, August 16

Re-thinking work

... and school preparation. Does our K-12 school system get our kids ready for a global workforce? Tonight's guest has an opinion that might surprise you.

NewsNight University

The next in our series of "Liberal Arts" features. A local wife & husband team have travelled from the riverbeds of Madagascar to the museums of Europe in search of dinosaurs. Find out the latest research in this fascinating field.

4th District Candidates...

... and their foreign policy views. All week long on NewsNight and Almanac, hear from the folks who want to replace retiring Congressman Bruce Vento. The most in-depth political coverage on local TV, right here on TPT.

Headlines

A verdict in the Donald Blom case and resistance to an amphitheater.

Thursday, August 17

Lacrosse returns to the reservation

Recently confined to East Coast prep schools and colleges, the Native American sport of lacrosse is coming back to the reservation. That story tonight.

Long range forecast

Meteorologist Bruce Watson joins us once again to forecast the fair, the fall and the winter ahead. And, of course, Bruce always brings a prop.

4th District candidates

Our ongoing interviews with the congressional hopefuls trying to replace retiring Bruce Vento talk about their differences tonight.

Singing Ranger & Ballet MN

National Park Service Ranger Charlie Maguire joins us in the Spotlight with members of Ballet MN.

Monday, August 21

Religion & Politics

With the nomination of Joe Lieberman as the Democratic Vice President, religion has again taken center stage with politics. Tonight, political and religious leaders come to the NewsNight set to take local and national looks at the issue.

Headlines

Protesters want the Boy Scouts to have a change of heart... and corporations to better label genetically modified foods.

Tuesday, August 22

Quality

Everyone wants it. High quality jobs. High quality education. Those are just a couple of the themes in a new study released by the Blandin Foundation today concerning the feelings of rural Minnesotans. Find out more tonight.

Your taxes

Property taxes, to be exact. Statewide property values have been studied and the information will be on NewsNight tonight.

Pamela McNeill...

... brings her musical talents to the NewsNight spotlight - your source for the best in live music on television.

Headlines

Ads released about second hand smoke... time is running out for some welfare recipients... and Luis from Sesame Street come to town.

Thursday, August 24

Big lack for kids on assistance

A dramatic number of low income kids getting health care assistance are missing out on preventive medicine. Mary Kennedy from the Dept. of Human Services explains the situation.

Successful CEO

William George of Medtronic is stepping down after raising the company's stock price 1400% and quadrupling annual sales since taking over. He'll be here live.

School Uni's

Ken Stone takes us to the one-stop shop for school uniforms. Skip the mall and get your duds at Donald's.

Headlines

Mary Jo Copeland presses on... Excelsior Henderson rises from the ashes... a dance performance reaches new heights - literally.

Monday, August 28

Debate Season...

... heats up on NewsNight. Embattled Ramsey County Commissioner Dino Guerin debates one of his two challengers, Rep. Steve Trimble.

Fair Drug Price Act

Attorney General Mike Hatch, Sen. Roger Moe and Rep. Tom Pugh toured the state today touting their proposed legislation concerning prescription drug prices. Hear from them tonight.

Spotlight

Country singer Jack Ingram is breaking with tradition in his musical genre. Catch him tonight in the Spotlight.

Free tuition!

For senior citizens. The University of St. Thomas has been giving it away for a quarter century; find out more tonight.

Tuesday, August 29

Powered by... what?

What does a British turkey processing plant that turns manure into energy have to do with you? A similar venture may be coming to Minnesota soon. See how Mary Lahammer spent her summer vacation to bring you this story.

Embryo cell research

Our bio-ethics experts are here to hash out the ramifications of the latest scientific project being given the green light. "Potentially staggering benefits" or "potentially staggering trouble"?

Live music

Dixieland band Barbary Coast is here to promote an upcoming benefit for the American Cancer Society.

Cool Space

Featuring the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul.

Wednesday, August 30

Poultry power

Tonight, the second of Mary Lahammer's stories about England's poultry manure processing plants. Converting the dung to electricity, a similar plant may be coming to Minnesota soon.

Back to school

The Hype crew vibes on back to school issues, including guidance counseling and work loads.

Charles Lloyd

The jazz great makes an appearance in the Spotlight.

Headlines

Excerpts from Sen. Paul Wellstone's forum on eating disorders.

Thursday, August 31

Minnesota's Make-up

Confirming what most people already knew, Census figures show the state's ethnic and cultural make-up has changed in the last decade. Dr. Bruce Corrie joins us to examine what it all means.

Black Dog

...Amphitheater, that is. Burnsville wants it, Bloomington hates it and now the Met Council has stepped in to say, "Do another study". The Council's position is explained tonight on NewsNight.

Party Politics

The Independence Party and DFL candidates for Rep. Bruce Vento's congressional seat squared off at the Fair today. Hear some of their positions.

Spotlight: Feller

A couple Minnesota natives transplanted to Portland, Oregon, return to the Twin Cities to provide us with some live music.

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