November 8, 2009 - MPR’s Jess Mador makes a stop at the Metrodome, where the Minnesota Twins were cleaning out their closets at the dome in preparation for their move to their new home at Target Field. The moving sale gave fans a chance to take a piece of the team home with them.
November 10, 2009 - MPR’s Euan Kerr talks with Minneapolis rhythm and blues legend Willie Murphy about his double CD release “Autobiographical Notes.” Murphy also shares his thoughts on American music.
November 10, 2009 - An 'Intelligence Squared' debate features three panelists FOR and three panelists AGAINST the proposition: Good Riddance to the Mainstream Media. Guests: Jim VandeHei: Executive editor of Politico. Michael Wolff: Columnist for Vanity Fair and the founder of news aggregator newser.com. Phil Bronstein: Former executive vice president and editor at large of the San Francisco Chronicle. David Carr: Reporter and columnist for the New York Times. Katrina vanden Heuvel: Editor and publisher of The Nation.
November 10, 2009 - Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum will be at the Fort Hood Army Base in Texas today for the memorial ceremony for victims of last week's shooting. Among the 13 who died was Kham Xiong from McCollum's St. Paul district. Xiong was 23 years old. He was married and had three young children. McCollum says Xiong's family has a history of serving the U.S. military.
November 10, 2009 - At least three members of the state's congressional delegation traveled to Texas today for the memorial service for the shooting victims at Fort Hood. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken were joined by Congresswoman Betty McCollum. Private First Class Kham Xiong of St. Paul was among the 13 people killed last week. President Barack Obama spoke at the service. He named and described each victim. Obama said Xiong came to the U.S. from Thailand as a small child.
November 11, 2009 - The outgoing head of the National Trust for Historic Preservation calls Fort Snelling the most important historic site in the state. Former Minnesotan Richard Moe announced last week he was retiring after 17 years as president of the trust. Moe is also the author of a book about the First Minnesota Volunteers who played a big role fighting for the Union in the Civil War. The Duluth native says those soldiers enlisted and trained at Fort Snelling. But, Moe says the site where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet represents more than just a former military post.
November 11, 2009 - Minnesota native Richard Moe is retiring as president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. He joins Midday to talk about community revitalization and why it's important to save America's historic buildings and places. Richard Moe: President, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Former chief of staff for Senator Walter Mondale and senior staff for President Jimmy Carter. Chairman of Minnesota DFL Party 1969-1972. Author, "The Last Full Measure: The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers."
November 13, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Solid Gold, a Minneapolis-based indie rock band with an electronic pop and R&B sound. Roberts speaks with band members about experimenting with pop music formulas. Roberts also interviews local music critic about band’s ascension.
November 16, 2009 - On the 30th anniversary in the United States' post-Vietnam War experience, MPR’s Dan Olson takes a look back. 1979 was the year that the U.S., led by Vice President Walter Mondale, convinced world leaders to come to the rescue of more than a million so-called "boat people."
November 17, 2009 - Environmentalist Lester Brown lays out his plan for saving the planet. Lester Brown, a longtime leader in the environmental movement, discusses climate change, food security, and energy policy. He is out with a new book titled, "Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization."