January 26, 2011 - President Barack Obama appeared to give a nod to supporters of tort reform last night (Tuesday) during his State of the Union address. Even while defending his health care law, the President said he'd be open to "medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits." In the past Obama has shown some interest in reforming state medical malpractice laws but has stopped short of supporting federal caps on damage awards. But that is what Republicans want. Elizabeth Stawicki reports: Just this week, two Republicans and one Democrat in the US House Judiciary committee introduced what they're calling the HEALTH ACT -- the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2011.
April 8, 2011 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports on a second season at Target Field, looking at changes taking place at ball park for 2011…and into the potential impact it has had on the local economy. The new ballpark was a hit with fans in inaugural season and season tickets have already sold out for this season, but the financial success for the city and local businesses is more complicated.
August 9, 2011 - MPR’s Brandt Williams profiles John Gordon, who as the radio broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins, has documented some of the biggest moments in the team's history. Gordon announced he will retire after the 2011 Twins season comes to a close.
September 5, 2011 - For some baseball fans, a trip to the ballpark is not complete without a cold beer. For MPR reporter Brandt Williams, one of the best things about going to a baseball game is listening to the sound of the ballpark's mobile bartenders…the beer vendors.
September 22, 2011 - MPR’s Martin Moylan reports that General Mills is creating a stir with its hiring of two unrepentant potheads to promote its box of Fiber One high-fiber brownies.
November 8, 2011 - MPR’s Dan Gunderson reports on creation of four Native American radio stations in Callaway, Nett Lake, Cloquet and Cass Lake. Gunderson interviews tribe members behind the efforts to provide service to American Indian audiences in the northern Minnesota area.
November 8, 2011 - Native American activist Winona LaDuke speaks about the importance of Native American radio stations. LaDuke is one of the individuals behind starting station for White Earth reservation.
February 9, 2012 - MPR’s Elizabeth Baier reports on how some landowners in southeast Minnesota are considering the option of selling or leasing their land to big companies who want to explore the area's natural resources and alternative forms of energy.
March 14, 2012 - MPR’s Tim Nelson reports on questions emerging about the amount of money electronic pull-tabs would raise to help pay for a new Vikings stadium.
September 10, 2012 - MPR’s Alex Friedrich reports on claims by former employees and students of Twin-Cities-based Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business, citing predatory recruiting practices, harassment of students and poor results.