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GLOBAL MINNESOTA
A ROUNDUP FROM STATE NEWSPAPERS
The local angle on global news & the global angle on local news
APRIL 21-27, 2003
The War in Iraq
Syrians in Minnesota Find U.S. Policy Confusing
War Tributes Sprout on Trees and Poles Around Duluth
Minnesota Group is First to Deliver Aid to Iraq
How Did the War Change Us?
Minnesota Company Has Its Eyes on Iraq
U.S. Troops Honored Locally
St. Paul Museum Shows Lost Artifacts from Baghdad
Terrorism
Status Check the Least We Can do About Terrorism
Across Minnesota, Volunteers Gear Up for Disaster
Immigrants
Immigrant’s Journey Ends Suddenly in Drive-By Shooting
Minneapolis Killing Another Sign of Evolving Hmong Gangs
Driver’s License Law Unfairly Singles Out Immigrants
Dutch Buying MN Dairy Farms Face Legal Backlash
Increasing Hispanic Population Brings Business Opportunities
A Rights Guide for Minnesota Hmongs and Hispanics
Musical Family Leads Annual Cinqo de Mayo Parade
Orthodox Jews May Move to Jasper, Minnesota
Foreign Trade & Jobs
The Tradeoff of Trade With China: Minnesota Jobs
China’s Booming Economy Helps a St. Paul Trash Plant
SARS
2-Year-Old is Minnesota’s First Likely SARS Case
Humanitarian
Hamline Students Offer Help to AIDS Victims in China
How to Help China AIDS Orphans Fund
APRIL 14-20, 2003
The War in Iraq
Community Reaction
Forum Tries to Ease Tension in the War of Words
Local Radio Hams Provide Link to Service Members
War in Iraq – Then and Now Perspectives on the War
Star Tribune Journalists Documented Kurds’ Sorrows, Hopes
War Doesn’t Dampen Marine Recruitment in Minneapolis
Iraq Conflict is Focus of Farmington Current Event Class
Wheelchair-Bound Man Clips Coupons for Soldiers Overseas
Local Iraqi & Arab Reaction
Iraqi-American Adnan Shati is a man caught in two worlds
Hometown Heroes
Northland Soldier Receives Hero’s Welcome
Mom, Son Stay in Touch with Home
Mother of Soldier Puts Sewing Skills to Use
Guard Helps Families Locate Military Relatives
Veterans
reaction
Veterans Rally for Troops in Iraq
American Legion Seeks to Help Military Families
Other Wars
Forgotten Wars & Forgotten Victims Around the World
SARS
Flight Attendants’ Face Terrorism and SARS
SARS Threat Doesn’t Postpone Eagan Couple’s China Trip
Refugees from SARS, Minnesota Family Weighs Next Step
Health Issues
Mayo Clinic and U of M Forge Bioscience Alliance
Immigrants
Latino Gangs Implicated in Recent Shootings
Local Arabs Find Much to Celebrate
State’s HIV Rate Grew 6% in 2002; African Immigrants
Arab-Americans Celebrate Opening of New Minneapolis Institute
Mexico May Open Consulate in Minneapolis
Tourism
Minnesota Man Found Dead on Swiss Mountain
APRIL 7-13, 2003
The War in Iraq
Local Iraqi & Arab Reaction
An Iraqi living in Minnesota: What will be left of Baghdad?
Iraqis in Minnesota Mixed on Degradation of Their Homeland
Iraqis in Minnesota Can See it Now: A Free Iraq
War Raises Questions for Azad Berwari
A Local Arab Perspective on the War
Student Reaction
School Raises $1,000 for Troops in Penny Drive
Students Support Soldiers with Letters
Students Asking Questions About War in Iraq
Local Economic Impact
Minnesota Companies Pursue Rebuilding Contracts in Iraq
Rebuilding Iraq Has No Made-in-Minnesota Labels Yet
War’s Impact Hits Local Economy (Ely)
Cultural Impact
Military Jargon is Becoming Part of our Lives
The Tricolor Will Still Fly in Little Falls, MN
Saddam’s Gone. Do You Feel Safer Now?
Unity Shows Through as War Opinions Differ
Historically, the Role of Protests Vary From War to War
Hometown Heroes
Reservist Wilson Called to Active Duty
Olson is Third Generation to Join Military
Soldier in Iraq is a New Father
Local Band, Big Fat Jam, is Off to Sing in Turkey
Activism
Minnetonka Woman Briefs Soldiers Flying to Iraq
War Protestors Vow to Continue Vigils
A Minneapolis Bridge Becomes Minnesota’s Town Square
Soldiers Mother Leads Efforts to Get Needed Items to Iraq
American Legion and Volunteers Pitch in for Troops
Local Military Moms Make Contact
Other
Role of Wartime Senator Suits Coleman
SARS
Fear of SARS Closes a Factory in Bloomington
Local Business Travel Takes a Hit from SARS
Immigrants
For an Immigrant Family It’s America at Last
Local Ethnic Traditions
Slovak-Style Easter Eggs Showcase Religious Faith
MARCH 31-APRIL 6,
2003
The War in Iraq
Local Reaction & Inteviews
Community Divided on War, United Behind the Troops
It’s Hard to
Talk About the War, and Hard Not To
War Not
Deterrent to Draw or Enlist
A Blue Star
Tradition Reappears
Senator Mark Dayton Has Become a Believer
Most
Minnesotans Say They Won’t Change Travel Plans
Burnsville Opens Emergency Operations Center
L’Amour
Flagging in Little Falls
Francophobia Experienced by Local Retailer
46 Antisemitic Incidents in Minnesota in 2002
Local Iraqi Reaction
Mankato Kurd Has Suffered at Hands of Saddam
Children's Reaction
Let Your Children Know It's Okay to Talk about War and Peace
Children Ask
Questions About the War
Religious Reaction
Lakeville Church Makes Effort to Support the Troops
Americans Should Pray About War, Local Ministers Say
Clergy
Offer Advice in Dealing with War
Veteran Reactions
Sense of Sacrifice Stronger in WWII
Vets
Remember Past Wars
Ex-POW:
They’re Coming to Liberate You
Brainerd man
takes time from retirement to support military
Hometown Heroes
Family Hopes for Army Musician’s Safe Return
From Boy
Scout to Private First Class, Iraq
Groeneweg Adjusting to Life in the Iraqi Desert
Teresa
Miller Doing Her Part in War Effort in Iraq
Soldier: It's
Another World
Activism
For Antiwar
Protestors, Organizing is 24/7
Minnesotans Split on Ethics of War Protest
Anoka
High School Students Walk Out on War
Deployments
Family Readiness Supports Troops and Their Families
Terrorism
Along the
U.S.-Canada border, life's not quite the same
County
is Ready to Handle Any Kind of Disaster
MARCH 24-30,
2003
The War in Iraq
Local Reaction & Interviews
War
Could Bring More Visitors to the Northland
Local Opinions
Range on
Invasion
Students Debate the War With Each Other
Divided on War, United for Troops
A War
of Bombs, But Also a War of Words
War and
Word from Home
Net is a Conduit for War Opinions
Arab Film
Festival to go On as Planned
French Flag Flies Controversy in Little Falls
Religious Reaction
Faith
Communities Respond to Iraq
Minnesota
Muslims Express War Concerns
War Stirs Worries Among Area Muslims
From the Pulpit, Muted Call for Peace
War Asks People to Define the Value of Life
Veterans Reaction
Little Falls veteran recalls hardship of time as POW
Minnesota veterans groups lead the way in distributing 'blue star banners'
The War in Iraq Increases Stress for All Veterans
Hometown Heroes
Families Proud of Sons Serving in the Middle East
Tension
Double for Oswego Woman
Forest
Lake Woman
Awaits News of Son in Iraq
Supporting a Soldier is a Family Affair
Families Talk About Sons Role in War
Local Man Likely Paratrooped into Northern Iraq
Lake Crystal Marine writes home on whatever is handy
Activism
Minnesota
Woman Starts Flag-Flying Campaign
Pawlenty ends recent Guard deployment at Nuke Plants
Protestors Out in Force
Residents Show Support for Troops
Pawlenty Says War Protestors Should Pay for Their Arrests
Deployments
Families say goodbye to local Guard troop
Parent’s Keep Close Watch on their Son in Iraq
Terrorism
Isanti Ready to Handle Any Disaster, Manmade or Natural
Immigrants
Teens Tutor
Immigrant Teenagers in English Language and Culture
Becoming
American: A Chinese “Roots” on CBS
A Night in
Surgery with Phuong Nguyen
Iranian “Doctoora” Tends to Iraqi Refugees in Minnesota
Tourism
SCSU students living in France feel safe, respected
MARCH 18-23, 2003
The War in Iraq
Local Reaction & Interviews
Anti-Saddam, Iraqi immigrant still conflicted about war
Professor who fled Iraq longs for day his country is free
Israel’s plight very real to local missionaries
Talk of Conflict Invades Classrooms
Preachers
find war on their minds and in their hearts
Veterans
fears a new terrible tribute
Former U.S. Senator McCarthy Questions the War
Minnesotans turn somber attention to the start of war
Mankato Residents React to Start of War
Austin Residents Share War Thoughts & Concerns
Twin Cities
band to entertain U.S. troops in Turkey
Activism
Thousands
rally at state Capitol to support U.S. troops
Anti-war movement is determined
Rallies and Resistance Throughout the Northland
Local Voices Rise in Protest Against War
In
Duluth, Protestors Shackle Federal Building
Northland Residents Serving in the Gulf War
Mankato College Students Protest War
Mankato Residents Show War Support With Flags
Analysis &
Context
As war
comes, so does a hunger for understanding
Information
on Iraq, war abounds on bookshelves
Analysis:
Short war won't end airline wars
Immigrants
Vietnamese Story Teller Performs in Mount Lake
The Minnesota Economy
Northwest Airlines Cuts 4,900 Jobs, Citing War Impact
War May Ground Northwest and Other Airlines
Humanitarian
Elk River
Company Sends Hospital Supplies to Russia
MARCH 11-17, 2003
The War in Iraq
Deployments
Call-ups leave Minnesota's small-town police in the lurch
Martin-Seidel Prepares to Leave for South Korea
Deployed Troops Leave Void at Home in Brainerd
MN
Air National Guard Heads Overseas
Activism
Anti-War Neighborhood Groups Arise Spontaneously
Concerns About a New Draft Discussed in St. Cloud, MN
Northland Debate Focuses on Morality of War
The War on Terror
Duct Tape Won’t Help in a Nuclear War, Safety Chief Says
Pakistani
man accused in terror plot ordered held
At Mall of
America, Shoppers Ponder the New Normal
Immigrants
St. Paul
School Board’s Sole Hmong Member to Quit
Adopted
Eagan Man Discovers He’s a Nigerian Prince
New
Immigrants Voice Needs in Study
Immigrant Rights Debate Divides Austin Citizens
Demand for Interpreters Doubles at St. Cloud Hospitals
The Minnesota Economy
Smurfit-Stone Lays Off 27, Citing ‘International Events’
New Players
Pumped on Cheap Gas
Local
Company Joins Global Market with Thin Film Batteries
International Steel Group Buys Hibbing Taconite
Humanitarian
Afghan
Plight Haunts Minnesota Doctor
Environment
South American Ospreys Return to MN for the Summer
Crime
Global Internet Gambling Ring Run from Wisconsin
MARCH 3-10, 2003
The War on Iraq
Deployments
300 MN National Guard Prepare to Deploy to Mideast
KSTP Team is 'Embedded' with U.S. Battalion in Kuwait
300
Minnesota Air Guard Reservists Head to the Persian Gulf
Activism
MN Students Across State Protest War With Iraq
In
the North Woods, A Town of Veterans Split Over Iraq
Former Iraqi Builds Support for U.S. War Plans
Anti-War Activist Takes “False Choice” Speech Around MN
High School Anti-War Rally Brings Out Both Sides
Rochester Foreign Students Debate War in Iraq
200 Bemidji Protestors Defy Cold to March Against the War
Other
Arabs in Minnesota Favor Al Jazeera Over Dan Rather and CNN
Sen. Dayton Says He'll Support U.S. Troops if War Begins
The War on Terror
Readiness
MN Governor Pawlenty Discusses Terrorism Readiness
MN FBI Agent
Rowley Warns of FBI Unpreparedness Again
National Guard Inspects Security of Water System in Mankato
County Gets $53K Federal Grant for Finding Chemical Weapons )
Terror Cells in MN
A St. Paul Man With Al Qaeda Ties Faces Charges
Counter-Terror Official Identifies Extremist Groups MN
Vaccines
Minnesota Health Workers Vaccinated Against Smallpox
Four
Minnesotans Got Rashes from Smallpox Vaccine
Central MN Counties to Finish Smallpox Vaccination Phase One
Economic Impact
MN
Art Museum Lobbies for Terrorist Insurance Aid
The MN Economy
SPX to Cut 150 Jobs Due to China-related Competition
MN’s
First Light Rail Car is Made In Mexico
Minnesota Loses 38,000 Manufacturing Jobs to China
Mining Industry Wants to Slash Taconite Tax
Immigrants
New English Learners Put St. Cloud Near Top of Writing Ranks
A
Somali Ex-General Fights Deportation from MN
Hmong Woman Describes Journey of Struggle to America
Tourism
Minnesotans Abroad Add Caution to Their Supplies
MN College Students Prepare for Spring Break Foreign Trips
Environment
The Canada Lynx Makes a Comeback in MN North Woods
Wolfs Increase, Moose Decrease on Isle Royale
Visitors to Minnesota
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Speaks at U of M
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