Monday, August 7, 2006
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
What do you want out of the new Twins stadium?
The broad outlines have all been decided. The Minnesota Twins will get a new stadium. It will be in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District. It will be partially financed by a 0.15 percent sales tax hike in Hennepin County. Now it's time to start working out the details.11:06 a.m.GuestsDan Kenney: Executive director of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, which will oversee the construction and operation of the new Twins ballpark. Kenney is leaving his job as an aide to Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat, who spearheaded the Twins stadium plan, to take the position with the new ballpark authority. Kenney will also give up his membership in the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, which owns the Metrodome.More from MPRBallpark authority begins work (07/07/2006)Twins ballpark: What's next? (05/26/2006)Resources
Gov. Pataki's plan for "energy freedom"
In a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, potential 2008 presidential candidate Gov. George Pataki, R-N.Y., discusses "Energy Freedom: Putting an End to Foreign Oil's Dangerous Grip on America's Future."12:06 p.m.More from MPRFormer Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., at the press club (06/22/2006)Resources
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