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Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches (2007)
The school lunch program in the U. S. was created after World War II to fight childhood malnutrition. Today the program in some cities is trying to address epidemic childhood obesity.
Recovery Efforts Continue After Minneapolis Bridge Collapse (2007)
Coverage of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse and its initial aftermath in Minneapolis with witness accounts.
Local Officials Describe Bridge Collapse’s Toll on Minneapolis (2007)
The cleanup and recovery efforts after the I 35 bridge collapse have been hindered by a maze of steel and concrete debris in the rivers bed. People are now asking questions about what went wrong and how to prevent this kind of accident from happening in the future.
South Dakota Abortion Ban (2006)
The legislature in South Dakota, already one of the hardest places to get an abortion in the United States, has passed a sweeping ban on the procedure. push for this bill came from the perceived change in the make up of the Supreme Court that would make overturning Roe v. Wade likely.
South Dakotans Prepare to Vote on Abortion Ban (2006)
South Dakota’s abortion ban, passed by the state legislature with the hope of triggering a Supreme Court examination of Roe v. Wade, now faces a new challenge. The issue will go directly to voters as a referendum in the coming election.
First Muslim Elected to Congress (2006)
Congressman Keith Ellison from Minneapolis is the first Muslim in the nation to be elected to Congress.
Mississippi Coast’s Recovery (2005)
Weeks after Katrina came ashore in Biloxi, Mississippi that town is still reeling from the aftermath. They have been struggling to get by as promised supplies have failed to reach them.
Navy Helps Along Gulf Coast (2005)
The US Navy is helping the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
With the discovery of mad cow disease in Canadian cattle herds, the trade of beef between the US and Canada has been haulted. The fear of mad cow disease on this continent has lead to Asian markets closing their borders to Canadian and American beef.
Evolution Debate in Dover, PA (2005)
The small town of Dover, PA hit the national spotlight when its school board members asked all science instructors teaching evolution to include a statement describing some of the limits to evolutionary theory. In the recent school board elections, all members up for reelection were voted out. As a case works its way thought the courts about this issue, the town of Dover will continue to be a focal point for the debate over evolution in the classroom.
The shootings at the rural Red Lake Indian Reservation senior high school have brought a spotlight once again to school violence.
Mississippi Coast’s Recovery (2005)
Weeks after Katrina came ashore in Biloxi, Mississippi that town is still reeling from the aftermath. They have been struggling to get by as promised supplies have failed to reach them.
Navy Helps Along Gulf Coast (2005)
The US Navy is helping the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
The US is changing regulations that limited the amount of any one garment a country could import to the US. Smaller countries that rely heavily on textile imports, and have implemented fair labor practices, could be hurt by these new regulations.
A look at stem cell research underway in India.
The US government has changed restrictions allowing more Hmong to settle in the United States. It is expected that a large number of those immigrants will settle in the Twin Cities, which already has the largest population of Hmong in the United States. St Paul, Minnesota Mayor Randy Kelly made a trip to a Thai refugee camp to welcome those who may move to Minnesota.
Abstinence only education, a program that has been pushed heavily by President Bush, is being closely examined. A look at how it’s fairing in one rural Minnesota school.
The issue of cotton subsidies has been a hot topic at the WHO for years. Complaints raised by a number of African countries claim that the US subsidies are depressing global cotton prices and costing farmers in these developing nations millions of dollars.
A Church’s Choice-Part One (2003)
The possible election of an openly homosexual bishop has created a deep division in the Anglican Church. There are those who see no problem with his sexuality and look only at his record while there are those who say that he should not be a bishop specifically because of his sexuality. His election has drawn threats of division from other national Churches.
A Church’s Choice-Part Two (2003)
This is the second part of this series looking at the possible Anglican conformation of an openly homosexual bishop. This report looks more deeply into the various groups that are involved in making the decisions and some of the different opinions.
A Church’s Choice-Part Three (2003)
This is the third part of this series looking at the possible Anglican conformation of an openly homosexual bishop. The voting was suspended on this day due to allegations of inappropriate conduct by the bishop. These allegations started an automatic investigation and the vote will be conducted once the matter has been thoroughly investigated.
A prison in Texas has adopted a program that uses bible study as a way to help convicts reform their ways and keep from committing more crimes. The program has been criticized by some groups though because it uses a very specific type of Christianity and does not offer any other kind of denominational support.
The issue of cotton subsidies has been a hot topic at the WHO for years. Complaints raised by a number of African countries claim that the US subsidies are depressing global cotton prices and costing farmers in these developing nations millions of dollars.
People in Duluth are finally coming to terms with a crime that was committed in 1920. Three young black men were lynched by an angry mob over the alleged rape of a white girl. They are erecting a monument to publicly acknowledge this dark historical event.
Foreign Country Doctors (2002)
This report looks at an increasing number of foreign doctors being attracted to work in the rural United States.
Going Home?-Report on the Countries Foreign Doctors Have Left Behind (2002)
The United States is tempting to foreign doctors who come here for better pay and better equipment than they find in their home countries. This has become a big problem in places like India where large portions of doctors move away once they have graduated from medical school. There have been efforts made to reverse this trend from reallocating school admissions, requiring a period of service in rural India and most recently creating facilities for cutting edge treatments in India.
Nestle has built a plant in Michigan to bottle water from natural springs on private land. The plant has not been without critics who claim that the massive amount water diverted to be bottled would likely have a negative impact on the local water supply and ecosystems. A newly formed community group is suing.
Minnesota’s Balancing Act (2002)
The attacks of September 11th have had a serious drag on the Minnesotan economy and led to major budget shortfalls. This has caused some big problems in a state which constitutionally must have a balanced budget. The governor and legislators have two different visions when it comes to solving this problem.
India’s research into stem cells has been brought to the world’s attention when President Bush labeled a number of their stem cell lines as able to receive US federal funding. This has also focused the ethic debate on a county with great economical growth and desperate poverty.
New Bible-The St. John’s University Bible (2001)
The monks at St. John’s Abbey in rural Minnesota have commissioned a hand made illuminated bible as a way to look back on to their past but also to act as a bridge to the future. The bible is being made completely by hand but is being made with a number of modern facets like a menorah for the genealogy of Jesus.
Minnesota has tried something different when it comes to state welfare. While most states were cutting funds, Minnesota increased the amount that it was paying out to recipients and changed the requirements for staying in a welfare program. These investments have been seen some successes as more people are able hold down a job long term.
The PNGV (The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles) project was started with the goal of creating a car that would get 80 miles a gallon. The project has come under criticism from some environmental groups who argue that the Detroit automakers are dragging their feet as Japanese car companies introduce vehicles with these higher mileage systems.
In the wake of the plane crash that killed incumbent Senator Paul Welstone, former Vice Presidential candidate Walter Mondale is asked to run for the Democratic Party in Minnesota.
The Hmong in South East Asia were US allies during the Vietnam war, recruited to help protect their villages from the north Vietnamese. Now, many of them have relocated to the US after the war to escape reprisals. A look at how they have adapted to living in America.
Jesse “The Governor” Ventura (2000)
Jesse Ventura was the unexpected victor in the state’s 2000 gubernatorial election. While coming from what seemed to be out of nowhere to win, he has so far see political successes on the job, but critics accuse him of acting unprofessionally and acting in ways that embarrass the state of Minnesota.
South Dakota has a decreasing population, especially in small towns. To hault this trend, the governor has created a program for inmates to build low cost homes and give the elderly an alternative to nursing homes. This plan has drawn criticism from the private contractors who say that this program is hurting their business.
While the Minnesota Golden Gophers were having a great run on the court, they were having major problems off of it. During the height of their playoff success accusations were raised about the academic achievements of some of the players. Players in college sports must have a minimum GPA in order to be eligible to play. One of the people charged with helping these student athletes claims that she was paid off by the Gophers head coach to help players cheat.
With the introduction of the Freedom to Farm Act, many of the price protections that farmers have counted on are slowly being eliminated. This has come at a bad time for farmers who are being hit by poor weather conditions and poor trading conditions that have hurt their ability to make a profit.
As the US economy grows, the strength of the dollar grows with it. This has lead to a problem for farmers as they lose out on exports. This, with the elimination of certain subsidy support, has lead to many farmers either giving up farming or having to take on a second job in order to support themselves.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has slowly been collecting a world-class collection of artifacts from the China’s Ming era. They have reconstructed an original Ming home in the museum and filled it with works and artifacts from the era.
Evangelical Movement Spreads Throughout South Korea (2007)
Korea has a thriving Christian community, a community greater than either of its more native belief systems and boasts the largest church in the world. This community was born out of missionaries in the 19th century who helped to liberate Korea and helped identify Christianity with the nationalist movement. This movement has now become focused on reuniting North and South Korea as one nation.
Pakistan Earthquake Recovery (2006)
The massive earthquake that hit Kashmir has devastated the region and killed an estimated 80,000 people. A report from the Pakistani controlled region of Kashmir about the recovery efforts.
Pakistan Earthquake Recovery (2006)
As winter passed in Pakistan people were slowly returning to their land and rebuilding their homes. This has been helped by the $6 billion dollars in aid Pakistan has received to rebuild the destroyed infrastructure.
Fatal Flu-Avian Flu Outbreak in Asia (2005)
The avian flu outbreak comes on the heels of another deadly disease outbreak, SARS. It has struck Thailand particularly hard, where poultry is an important foodstuff and cockfighting is a popular sport. Experts are warning that unless we act now, this pandemic could easily surpass that of the 1918 flu outbreak.
Traveling for Treatment (2005)
Bumrungrad Hospital in Thailand aims to become the Mayo clinic of the East. With state of the art facilities and highly trained staff, it has become a destination for patients all over the world. They are attracted to this place by it’s the low costs or to avoid waiting periods in home countries.
Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka (2005)
Almost a year after a tsunami devastated the Sri Lankan coast, progress is still slow in coming. Progress is being hindered in part due to the large displaced population from years of civil war. Others fear that aid money will go to fund Tamil Tiger rebels.
Thailand Rebuilds after the Tsunami (2005)
While the tourism industry in Thailand has been rebuilt quickly following the tsunami. While they rebuild from the wave, they are already preparing for the next one by installing sensors to help give people a warning to seek higher ground.
The US is changing regulations that limited the amount of any one garment a country could import to the US. Smaller countries that rely heavily on textile imports, and have implemented fair labor practices, could be hurt by these new regulations.
AIDS Challenge in Thailand (2002)
Thailand tries to keep up the momentum of their successful Aids education efforts and provide care for patients.
Islamic Ally-A Look at Uzbekistan (2002)
Uzbekistan has become a close ally in the US War on Terror, especially because it is directly north of Afghanistan. While the US may support this government many people are very poor and have limited rights.
AIDS Challenge in Thailand (2002)
Thailand tries to keep up the momentum of their successful Aids education efforts and provide care for patients.
Nobel Prize winner Muhammed Yunus created a whole new way to loan money in rural Bangladesh. Instead of focusing on loans to the owners of businesses, he created a system where loans are given to individual entrepreneurs to help them rise out of poverty. This program has proven to be a great success and has spread to include other factors, for example home improvement and education.
The country of Bangladesh is facing a severe public health crisis because of contaminated drinking water. What was once a model for public health campaigns has now become a major problem as the arsenic levels in the water from newly constructed wells is much higher than that found in the surface water. This has become a major problem for the public health forces as they affects of arsenic poisoning are so systemic and slow to appear.
For fifty years the Chinese state has been under Communist rule. One man who grew up here remembers what life was like at the time. Under the controlled economy, only certain people were allowed an education and you would be assigned a position in a factory that you were required to work at. All the workers at that factory would be paid the same wage. Things have changed recently as China has shifted to a market economy. Factories are free to hire who they please and pay what they would like. It has been a difficult change for many people.
The town of Xian, China was once a major world center. It was here that first empire of a unified China ruled from and it is the home of the famous terracotta army. This is also the main point of departure of the Silk Road that link China to the Western world. Times have been tough on this town though. As China moves away from its socialist past it is laying off many people from its state run factories.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has slowly been collecting a world-class collection of artifacts from the China’s Ming era. They have reconstructed an original Ming home in the museum and filled it with works and artifacts from the era.
India
India Works to Shield Traditional Knowledge from Modern Patents (2007)
A new library is being established in India to help fight the filing of bogus patents. It has become common for patents to turn up for traditional knowledge or skills of India. One example is that people are trying to patent specific yoga positions that have been practiced for thousands of years. The library is combing through ancient texts to establish a base of “prior art” that can used to check patent applications for legitimacy. It will also be used to fight bogus patents.
Group in India Targets Sex Trade (2007)
The group Prajwala, which means eternal flame, is a group that was founded to help women out of the sex trade in India. This innovative program uses transitional housing, counseling, medical services and employment training to help young women transition into normal lives.
Agricultural Problems Lead to Farmer Suicides in India (2007)
There is a growing crisis among cotton farmers in India. Burdened with debt and no hope in sight, they see suicide as there only way out.
Electronic Waste Adds to Pollution in India (2007)
Many of the computers that get thrown away in the developed world ends up in the developing world for recycling. Here, they are broken down with little in the way of environmental regulation or protection. This practice releases vast amounts of toxins into the environment and exposes the people doing the recycling. Some are working to change this problem by focusing on reusing the old computer parts.
Conducting Drug Trials in India (2006)
India has many conditions that make it an ideal place to conduct drug tests. Some ethicists have weighed in with concerns about these tests though. They worry that the people of India will be exploited for these tests and not receive their benefits.
Restoring Fertility in India (2006)
In Nagapattinam, India a new program to reverse sterilization in women who lost children in the tsunami is yielding results.
There is a steadily declining ratio of girls to boys in India. Girls are seen as a liability because of the enduring tradition of dowry. Even with laws to prevent sex selective abortions, technology and many corrupt officials make the laws hard to enforce.
Pulling Strings-Fighting Poverty with Music Education (2004)
In India education is mostly reserved for the upper and middle classes. One group of Jesuit missionaries is aiming to change that by picking out the poorest from the lowest caste of Indian society. They also take a unique approach by teaching all the students to play the violin as a way to teach discipline and build self-confidence. This school has also lead to further education success for many of the students. Many have gotten further scholarships to further perfect their musical skills.
Treating AIDS has proven to be difficult in India. Many in government deny that AIDS is that significant of a problem in India and downplay the number of infect citizens. This even extends to aid money being given to the country. When Bill Gates offered to give the country $100 million to fight AIDS, the money was accepted but Gates was also accused of overstating the problem.
As companies search for ways to reduce costs, one of the best ways is to move their back office operations to a place like India which is full of English speakers who are willing to work for much less than a comparable Westerner. One of the main challenges in this situation is not to find enough English speakers but to teach those that are employed to speak English in a way that can be understood by the people they are calling. This even goes so far as to change the name they will call themselves to make the call go easier.
Religious Violence-Conflict in India Between Hindus and Muslims (2002)
The town of Grujarat, the birthplace of Gandhi, has been home to an escalating amount of violence between Hindis and Muslims. The clashes center around the destruction of a Muslim mosque that the Hindu locals claim a Hindu temple was destroyed to build.
The AIDS epidemic in India could reach a scale that would dwarf India’s natural disasters. The main route through which is AIDS and HIV is spread is the sex trade. They will go to great lengths to make sure that people are unaware that they are infected. This problem is compounded by the fact that medical establishment in India is doing very little to actively treat the epidemic.
India has long been a leader in producing generic versions of drugs far cheaper than their counterparts in the West. This is because India decided that it would not honor a select range of patents in an attempt to improve the lives of people in India. The companies that hold the patents on these drugs claimed that there are losing money that is paying for research for development of new drugs, while the Indian companies claim that these Western companies are simply profiting off of publicly funded research.
Staying Connected-India’s Millionaires Giving Back to Their Native Country (2001)
As India has risen to economic prominence, it has further the gap in wealth that already existed in that country. As individuals become rich off of foreign investment or from working overseas, many felt there was a need to give back to their home country. One way that these companies accomplish this is to provide work for the worst off in their local communities. Another option is to give money to help better education system that produced them. They have helped to establish schools and build a base for the future engineers and leaders of India.
View From India-From the Perspective of the Country’s Muslims (2001)
India, the second largest Muslim country by population, is facing a crisis the one world was confronted with after September 11th. There is a growing sense of conflict there as fundamentalist Hindus and Muslims clash with each other domestically and India and Pakistan clash over the disputed Kashmir region.
The state of Orissa in India was devastated by a cyclone that ripped through the area. Not only were entire towns completely wiped off the map, the family structure has also been severely damaged. With a causality estimate as high as 50,000 many people have lost someone in their immediate family.
India Votes-New Laws Affect Local Elections (1999)
India’s population of nearly 600 million had been voting for a new national government under a controversial set of rules. Due to a recent change in the law a certain number of local councils positions must be held by women and persons from the lower castes. This practice, while generally successful, has not been met without resistance. There practical complaints that the people being elected don’t have the schooling to lead. The biggest hindrance though is the 2,000 years of tradition that prescribe a radically different world order.
Continuing Mission-The future of Mother Teresa’s Work (1999)
Two years after the death of Mother Teresa, people have questioned whether the work she started will be able to continue without her there. While the future of her hospital may be in doubt, other who have been inspired by her work continue on helping the poor of India.
Uganda Works to Reduce AIDS Cases (2006)
Uganda is well known for developing the ABC program , abstinence, be faithful, and condoms, to combat aids. This has been credited for the sharp decline that Uganda has seen in its HIV infection rates. More support for stressing the abstinence message is coming from the US and it’s been controversial.
Democratic Republic of Congo Prepares for First Free Elections (2006)
Congo is one of the most resource rich countries in the world, but it is also one of the poorest economically. Many people are unemployed or they work for small compensation mining for industrial grade diamonds. The upcoming elections are seen by many as way to change the current situation for the better. Many people are simply to disillusioned to believe that the elections will change anything.
The AIDS epidemic is unique in that there has been no widespread testing to check people for infection, partly because of the stigma attached to it the disease. Botswana, a country with a massive infection rate, is trying to change that perception. They are making tests routine for anyone coming in a clinic or hospital and offering antiretroviral drugs to everyone. They hope that making testing mainstream they can remove the stigma and encourage more people to get tested.
Family Planning-in Zambia (2004)
Many programs that help women with family planning have run afoul of new rules from the United States. The new rules won’t give funding to programs that don’t allow for the option of abortion as a family planning measure.
The AIDS epidemic is unique in that there has been no widespread testing to check people for infection, partly because of the stigma attached to it the disease. Botswana, a country with a massive infection rate, is trying to change that perception. They are making tests routine for anyone coming in a clinic or hospital and offering antiretroviral drugs to everyone. They hope that making testing mainstream they can remove the stigma and encourage more people to get tested.
The issue of cotton subsidies has been a hot topic at the WHO for years. Complaints raised by a number of African countries claim that the US subsidies are depressing global cotton prices and costing farmers in these developing nations millions of dollars.
Sharing the Wealth-Natural Resources and Economic Development in Chad (2002)
In one of the poorest countries in the world, a new tactic is being tried to make sure its natural resources get used to help the people of the nation. The World Bank has signed on to help make sure that the money that Chad gets for its oil is used to make the lives of Chad’s people better. There have been problems though. In a country were most of the population is illiterate there have been problems making sure displaced are being adequately compensated. There are also those who say that Exxon Mobil is not doing enough or not being successful in its efforts to help the people in Chad.
Senegal’s Success-In Dealing With the AIDS Epidemic (2001)
Senegal has all the ingredients for a major AIDS epidemic. In spite of this, it has managed to control the spread of AIDS by addressing multiple vectors of infection. For example, religious leaders in the nation have taken a proactive stance to help their congregations prevent the spread of AIDS. It is also required that all sex workers to be tested on a monthly basis to make sure that they are not infected.
The AIDS situation in South Africa is getting worse and putting further strain on an already overly taxed medical system. Even with a modern public health system, they have been unable to keep the epidemic under control. Part of the problem stems from the leaders of the government who either never acknowledged the problem or cast doubt on it.
AIDS in South Africa-President Mbeki’s Response (2000)
South Africa is a country being devastated by the AIDS virus. Hospital wards are overflowing with patients infected with this disease. The problem has been further complicated because South Africa’s President Mbeki has publicly questioned the link between AIDS and HIV.
Religion and Conflict-The Reconciliation Process in Rwanda (2000)
Rwanda has traditionally had a very close affinity to the Catholic Church that was established by it colonial masters. During the previous wars in that country the churches served as a refuge for Hutu and Tutsi alike. That changed in 1994 when they were used as a way to gather people together to be killed in the genocide. That has left many people very disillusioned with the Catholic Church and has helped fuel the growth of other Christian denominations in the country. In the reconciliation process many people are turning to their church as way to heal some of the hurt that the fighting has caused and renew their sense of faith.
In the past five years (1993-1998), South Africa has seen a marked increase in the amount of people infected with HIV. Even in the face of this growing epidemic, there is a great apathy among the people who are in a position to begin to address this problem.
Iraqi Refugees in Sweden (2007)
The war in Iraq has forced millions to leave the country. Most refugees have stayed in the Middle East, but the country outside the region that's taken in more Iraqis than any other is not the United States. It is Sweden, which had no troops involved in the invasion. As Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, the influx of refugees there is causing concern.
Iraqi Refugees Find Safe Havens, Uncertain Futures in Sweden (2007)
Sweden has been a refuge for thousands of Iraqis displaced by the war. NewsHour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how the country has handled the influx of refugees and what life is like for Iraqis in a new land.
Identifying Srebrenica's Missing (2005)
A decade after the end of the Bosnian conflict there are still many missing persons and mass graves are still being found. As a way to add a final closure to this conflict for the many people who lost loved ones, there is a massive operation underway to identify the dead. As mass graves are found and excavated the remains are sorted and checked against reports families have sent in that include medical histories and DNA samples.
After the War-An Update on Bosnia After the Conflict (2003)
Bosnia is beginning to return to normal after its intense conflict that gave birth to the phrase “ethnic cleansing.” The signs of the war are still present as some of the only construction projects underway repair of churches based on foreign aid and the building of new cemeteries for the dead. There were an estimated 1 million displaced during this conflict but they have slowly been returned to their homes, or what is left of them, largely without incidence. There is still a lot of healing to be done though. Some of the worst war criminals have yet to be found and mass graves are still being excavated.
Targeting AIDS-US Initiative to Fight AIDS in Haiti (2003)
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, also has one of the highest AIDS infection rates. The problem could have been a lot worse if nor for the work of two innovative doctors at the Gheskio Center in the capital Port Au Prince and a rural project run by the Partners in Health.
Schools Aim to Provide Healthy Lunches (2007)
The school lunch program in the U. S. was created after World War II to fight childhood malnutrition. Today the program in some cities is trying to address epidemic childhood obesity.
Recovery Efforts Continue After Minneapolis Bridge Collapse (2007)
Coverage of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse and its initial aftermath in Minneapolis with witness accounts.
Local Officials Describe Bridge Collapse’s Toll on Minneapolis (2007)
The cleanup and recovery efforts after the I 35 bridge collapse have been hindered by a maze of steel and concrete debris in the rivers bed. People are now asking questions about what went wrong and how to prevent this kind of accident from happening in the future.
First Muslim Elected to Congress (2006)
Congressman Keith Ellison from Minneapolis is the first Muslim in the nation to be elected to Congress.
The shootings at the rural Red Lake Indian Reservation senior high school have brought a spotlight once again to school violence.
The US government has changed restrictions allowing more Hmong to settle in the United States. It is expected that a large number of those immigrants will settle in the Twin Cities, which already has the largest population of Hmong in the United States. St Paul, Minnesota Mayor Randy Kelly made a trip to a Thai refugee camp to welcome those who may move to Minnesota.
Abstinence only education, a program that has been pushed heavily by President Bush, is being closely examined. A look at how it’s fairing in one rural Minnesota school.
People in Duluth are finally coming to terms with a crime that was committed in 1920. Three young black men were lynched by an angry mob over the alleged rape of a white girl. They are erecting a monument to publicly acknowledge this dark historical event.
Minnesota’s Balancing Act (2002)
The attacks of September 11th have had a serious drag on the Minnesotan economy and led to major budget shortfalls. This has caused some big problems in a state which constitutionally must have a balanced budget. The governor and legislators have two different visions when it comes to solving this problem.
New Bible-The St. John’s University Bible (2001)
The monks at St. John’s Abbey in rural Minnesota have commissioned a hand made illuminated bible.The bible is being made completely by hand but is being made with a number of modern facets like a menorah for the genealogy of Jesus.
In the wake of the plane crash that killed incumbent Senator Paul Welstone, former Vice Presidential candidate Walter Mondale is asked to run for the Democratic Party in Minnesota.
The Hmong in South East Asia were US allies during the Vietnam war, recruited to help protect their villages from the north Vietnamese. Now, many of them have relocated to the US after the war to escape reprisals. A look at how they have adapted to living in America.
Jesse “The Governor” Ventura (2000)
Jesse Ventura was the unexpected victor in the state’s 2000 gubernatorial election. While coming from what seemed to be out of nowhere to win, he has so far see political successes on the job, but critics accuse him of acting unprofessionally and acting in ways that embarrass the state of Minnesota.
While the Minnesota Golden Gophers were having a great run on the court, they were having major problems off of it. During the height of their playoff success accusations were raised about the academic achievements of some of the players. Players in college sports must have a minimum GPA in order to be eligible to play. One of the people charged with helping these student athletes claims that she was paid off by the Gophers head coach to help players cheat.
As the US economy grows, the strength of the dollar grows with it. This has lead to a problem for farmers as they lose out on exports. This, with the elimination of certain subsidy support, has lead to many farmers either giving up farming or having to take on a second job in order to support themselves.
With the introduction of the Freedom to Farm Act, many of the price protections that farmers have counted on are slowly being eliminated. This has come at a bad time for farmers who are being hit by poor weather conditions and poor trading conditions that have hurt their ability to make a profit.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has slowly been collecting a world-class collection of artifacts from the China’s Ming era. They have reconstructed an original Ming home in the museum and filled it with works and artifacts from the era.