NewsNight Minnesota RealVideo Archive
June 2001

Monday, June 4

We have the state covered

NewsNight welcomes our esteemed newspaper editors from greater Minnesota. Tonight Jim Neumann will chat with Bill Hanna of the Mesabi Daily News, Deb Flemming of the Mankato Free Press and Fran Edstrom of the Winona Post to find out from the source what exactly has been going on in their neck of the woods.

Staying safe in Cyberhood

David Walsh, founder of The National Institute on Media and the Family and authority of the impact media has on children, will discuss what it takes to keep young people safe in an environment with so many media options.

Capitol round up

What's happening with your rebate checks? When will schools know how much they can budget for next year? Is a government shut down still possible? NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will provide you with the answers.

Plus...

...an update on the Twin Cities area hospital nurses strike and we'll hear about the impact of high gas prices have on truckers, AAA and schools.

Tuesday, June 5

He said, she said

Budget talks came to an abrupt halt today at the Capitol. NewsNight's Mary Lahammer will report on what's going on, and why it's taking so long to find common ground.

Living Twin Cities

Do the Twin Cities' bad traffic and expensive housing give you a bad taste in your mouth? The McKnight Foundation is trying to do something about it, Rip Rapson will talk about what McKnight has planned for the area.

A somber anniversary

It has been 20 years since we first heard about AIDS. Dr. Frank Rhame of Abbott Northwestern AIDS Clinic and LaRoy Sharice of the African American AIDS Taskforce will join us in studio to talk about changes that have been in treatments and beliefs surrounding the disease.

Nurses update

What's going on with the Twin Cities' nurses strike? We'll fill you in.

Saying good-bye to a friendly voice

You won't be hearing Freddie Bell's baritone voice on Twin Cities' air waves anymore, we'll tell you why.

Wednesday, June 6

Labor relations

With the confusing circumstances surrounding the latest details of the Twin Cities nurses strike we thought it would be helpful to discuss the matter with two local experts. John Remington, an industrial relations professor at the Carlson School of Management and Peter Rachleff a labor professor at Macalester College will join us on the set.

Stepping down and moving on

The long time executive director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is stepping down from her post. We'll talk to Jackie Schwietz and find out why she's leaving, where she's going and how she thinks her stint as one of the most active lobbyists in the state has gone.

Telling it as it is

We'll have extended sound from the President of Planned Parenthood, Sarah Stoesz, as she talks about what sort of year her organization has seen.

Money well spent?

Find out what Rep. Neva Walker, Rep. Greg Gray and a host of others think about the 3.4 million dollars set aside to study racial profiling.

Shining in the spotlight

The kids love him, we'll hear from Mark Mallman as he sings for us in the spotlight.

Thursday, June 7

The date has been set

Governor Ventura has set a date for the special session. Along with reaction to the June 11th date set by the Governor Mary Lahammer will report on what is happening with the state's surplus.

Historically speaking

Former Vice President Walter Mondale is in pursuit of an oral autobiography by hosting a number of talks. The topic of today's lecture was the late Hubert H. Humphrey.

Talking technology

The homes of the future may be here. Developers are now building homes with all of latest bells and whistles when it comes to fiber, internet and communication. Milda Hedblom and Shelly Tompkins join us on the set.

Hyped for the summer

TPT's Hype crew has a lot of plans for the summer, this week they stop by the Hmong Art Center in St. Paul.

Independent TV

There is an ITVS retrospect at the Walker Art Center. We'll take a sneak peak tonight on NewsNight.

Monday, June 11

Gavel In, Gavel Out

Lawmakers returned to the capitol to see if they could make headway toward a final budget deal. Mary Lahammer has the latest.

Public Art, Civic Pride

NewsNight's Mary Stucky looks at public art works in St. Paul.

Plus...

Lucky Rosenbloom from the MN Black Republican Coalition, and a 500 million old trilobyte fossil found by a 7 year old boy.

Tuesday, June 12

Personal Politics

Some state employees could be directly affected by a shutdown situation at the capitol. Mary Lahammer has more.

Bull Market for Ethanol?

Minnesota corngrowers react to the recent ruling that California must continue to use additives in fuel to improve air quality.

Voice of the MN Thunder

Meet the man behind the mike for the Minnesota Thunder Soccer Team.

Wednesday, June 13

News from Mayor of Eagan

Mayor of Eagan, Pat Awada, will talk about the wide range of housing needs in Eagan, including a demand for high income homes for CEO's.

Blaine Bicycle Race

The US National Track Cycling Championships continue in Eagan today. Men, women, and physically challenged athletes will compete.

On the Runway

Don't Believe the Hype takes a look at the world of fashion.

Jazz!

Mary Louise Knutson will be live in studio, playing selections from her latest CD.

Thursday, June 14

Minnesota Boxing Board

After 86 years, the Minnesota Boxing Board is hanging up its gloves. We'll talk to Board Director, Jim O'Hara about what this means for Minnesota boxing.

Student Loans

Many students will celebrate independence a little earlier this year as rates on federally guaranteed loans will drop significantly beginning July 1st.

Duluth Human Rights Office

Duluth Mayor, Gary Doty, endorsed a plan to deal with housing and human rights complaints this week. This would be the first office of its kind in Duluth.

Plus...

Caves are all the rage at the Science Museum's Omni Theater. We'll talk to two women who starred in the movie, "Amazing Caves", about what it's like to call a cave home.

Monday, June 18

More Weather Damage

Fergus Falls Mayor, Kelly Ferber, calls in tonight to speak about the damage done by strong storms overnight and this morning in Fergus Falls.

Duluth Public Schools Get Some Help

In the face of potential state funding cuts, several Duluth restaurants banded together this month to help the area's public schools.

Warm Weather Brings Bugs, Illness

Warm temperatures and high rain levels have caused an increase in Minnesota's insect populations. Many of these bugs bring with them the threat of illnesses such as Lyme's disease and encephalitis.

Plus...

Duluth citizens gather to remember the three African Americans who were lynched in Duluth in 1920.

Tuesday, June 19

Blue Cross Settlement

The lawsuit accusing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of denying mental health care treatment for children was settled today. The insurance company will now make its decisions under the eye of an independent review committee.

3 Killed in Siren Storm

3 people were killed last night in a tornado that swept through Siren, Wisconsin. Due to damage done by a previous storm, the town's siren did not warn against the coming danger.

Twins Try-Outs

The Minnesota Twins tryouts continue today in a series of scrimmages at the Metrodome.

Teen Pregnancy

Director of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Sarah Brown, talks about some alarming statistics and what's being done to reduce teen pregnancies.

Plus...

Ex-Throwing Muses musician, Kristin Hersh graces News Night with her acoustic guitar.

Wednesday, June 20

Government Shutdown Updates

Commissioner Julien Carter held a news conference today to report on recent activities of the Government Shutdown Team.

Ventura on Budget Negotiations

A frustrated, yet comical Governor Ventura spoke with hundreds of ethonal proponents this morning about budget negotiations and more.

Longfellow Community Triumphs

Sauna 27 will be bulldozed today to make way for a mosaic in Longfellow neighborhood. This ends a 10-year battle to eliminate all 7 of the neighborhood's"saunas."

Page Scholars Honored Today

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Alan Page, will honor the 535 recipients of the Page Scholarship today at the University of Minnesota's North Star Ballroom.

Plus...

... After 25 years of calling it home, Archie the gibbon will be removed from the Minnesota Zoo and relocated to a zoo in Memphis for breeding purposes.

Thursday, June 21

Julien Carter on the Shutdown

Commissioner of Employee Relations, Julien Carter, speaks about the latest developments from the Government Shutdown Team.

Special Olympics Minnesota

It's one of the largest sporting events in the state; 1,000 athletes representing 81 teams converge today at the University of Minnesota to kick off the 28th Annual Summer Games.

Prison Doors are Open

Lou Harvin gets a personal tour of the new $96.2 million Hennepin County jail.

The Megamall Spoons it up

Lucky the Leprechaun and the Trix Rabbit take over the Mall of America as GM opens its new cereal-themed fun park.

Plus...

What happens when small town Iowa is suddenly the epitome of the American melting pot? Producer, Nicole Tundel, speaks about the making of her latest film, Postville.

Monday, June 25

NewsNight Minnesota Special Edition: 3 New CEOs

Please join us for this special edition of News Night where we'll talk with three of Minnesota's leading businessmen about life at the top...

Richard Anderson of Northwest Airlines, Richard Roscitt of ADC Telecommunications and Art Collins of Medtronic join us to talk about the pressures, frustrations and rewards of big business management.

Blakey Goes Republican

City Councilman, Jerry Blakey, officially switched to the Republican party today after 8 years with the Council as a DFLer. Blakey cites a disconnect between DFL party and St. Paulites as the impetus behind the decision.

Ventura on the Shutdown

Ventura joins Mary LaHammer to speak about the latest on the potential government shutdown and the lawmakers' promises to prevent it.

Fairview Settlement

1,300 nurses of Fairview hospitals will return to work this Friday after a three-week strike. Representatives from the Minnesota Nursing Association, Jacquie Louma and Sue Buesgens will speak with us tonight.

The Minnesota Bears

They're hungry and on the move... Bear sightings are being reported across Northern Minnesota as these animals emerge from the forests in search of food.

Wednesday, June 27

Immigrants Swear In

1,500 immigrants will come together today at Bethel College to swear the oath of citizenship. This marks the greatest number of immigrants to be naturalized in one day in Minnesota history.

Northern Irish Children Arrive

123 children from Northern Ireland will arrive today to spend five weeks with Minnesota families as part of the 28th year of the Children's Program of Northern Ireland.

Carol Johnson Stays On

Minneapolis Schools Superintendent, Carol Johnson, talks to us about her decision to stay in Minneapolis instead of taking a higher paid offer from Nashville.

Airline Analysis

Why is business travel down? Why do fares skyrocket and plummet? Why do airlines overbook? These and more questions will be answered by Piper Jaffray Aircraft Finance Group Analyst, Joel Denney.

Plus...

It's the 30th anniversary of the Choreographers' Evening, an annual showcase of the best local contemporary dancers and choreographers.

Thursday, June 28

Tax Bill Debates

The tax bill, which proposes to significantly reduce property taxes for most property owners and to restructure school funding, is expected to go to the House floor today.

Red Baron Flies Again

Our own cameraman, Butch Bowring takes to the skies in a World War II Boeing Stearman biplane. These open-cockpit planes were originally used to train US Army and Navy pilots during the war.

The Great Dave Ray

Dave "Snaker" Ray, of Koerner, Ray and Glover will join us tonight to play some of his legendary folk-blues tunes.

UN HIV/AIDS Volunteers

Ken Stone speaks with two visiting UN officials about their efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention here in Minnesota and across the world.

Police Crisis Intervention Team

City and county officials met last night to discuss the Crisis Intervention Team which was developed in reaction to the fatal shooting of three mentally ill people in Minneapolis last year. We'll speak with representatives from the meeting tonight.

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