August 22, 2007 - MPR’s Euan Kerr interviews Twin/Tone Records co-founder Paul Stark about film made by label of Minneapolis bands playing at 7th St. Entry during the 1980’s rock scene.
August 23, 2007 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer interviews local authors Kathryn Strand Koutsky and Linda Koutsky about their book “Minnesota State Fair: An Illustrated History.” The mother and daughter team take a look back at the fair's traditions, with pictures from all eras of The Great Minnesota Get-Together. Many things have changed; others have not.
August 27, 2007 - Now, another scene in poetry from the Minnesota State Fair... The butter-head sculptures remain one of the Fair's most visited features, attracting new-comers and old-timers alike. Minneapolis writer Leslie Ball made it there today and was moved to write us this poem.
August 29, 2007 - What was Minnesota like 150 years ago? What were the events and trends that changed Minnesota since then? Annette Atkins, professor of History at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota;" and Brian Horrigan, historian, author, and exhibit developer at Minnesota Historical Society.
August 29, 2007 - One sight you'll find EVERY day of the fair is the State Fair parade. Minneapolis writer Leslie Ball watched the parade today and found her fellow parade watchers just as interesting.
August 31, 2007 - MPR’s Nikki Tundel reports on activities of Minnesota 4-Hers after a day with their livestock at Minnesota State Fair. One of these activities includes a dance celebration in swine barn with fellow young 4-Hers competitors after the sun goes down.
September 24, 2007 - If you've ever walked along the North Shore of Lake Superior, you might have wondered how the rugged scenery came to be. A geologist and a naturalist have teamed up to write a guidebook for hikers in the eight state parks along the North Shore. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill visited Gooseberry Falls State Park with one of the book's authors.
September 28, 2007 - MPR’s Karl Gehrke looks at a major New York City concert series uniting classical and indie rock audiences that is coming to the Twin Cities. In the previous year, the Wordless Music Series has paired rock and electronic musicians in intimate chamber music settings with classical performers.
October 10, 2007 - Minneapolis native Chuck Love shares his thoughts about being a house DJ and his album “Bring Enough to Spill Some." What sets Love apart from most other house DJ's is that he considers himself first and foremost a musician, and he plays several instruments during his live shows.
October 16, 2007 - MPR Midmorning host Kerri Miller sits down with the author Maya Angelou in Bloomington. Angelou says writing to be understood isn't easy.