October 28, 2009 - Selections from high school and college-age reporters, from MPR's Youth Radio Project. MPR's Youth Radio Series pairs high school and college-age reporters from diverse backgrounds with an experienced MPR producer to create compelling stories for MPR News. Presented by the series producer, Sasha Aslanian.
October 29, 2009 - On this episode of the Grammar Grater podcast, we look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter and Scotsman, Euan Kerr.
October 30, 2009 - MPR’s Michael Barone reflects on the musical importance of local organist and composer Paul Otto Manz, who passed away on Ocotober 28th, 2009. Manz’s organ arrangements and hymn improvisations are favorites among choir directors, organists and churchgoers.
October 30, 2009 - The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced this week it's closing its largest community center for repairs. The move has stirred up concerns in the diverse Phillips neighborhood, just south of downtown. Rupa Shenoy reports residents are worried about what this could mean for the future of the Phillips Pool and Gym community center.
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 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.
December 16, 2009 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Twin Cities singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter of Solid Gold about their cover of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood” for "Minnesota Beatle Project" CD.
December 21, 2009 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on concertina clubs, concertina jam sessions and even concertina makers found across the state. Olson speaks with numerous players who carry on the musical tradition.
December 22, 2009 - Singer-songwriter and steel guitarist Cam Waters died in Minneapolis, at the age of 51. MPR’s Tom Crann interviews one of Water’s musical friends, guitarist Dave "Dakota" Hull, who shares his reflections on the late musician.