May 4, 2011 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer gets sports writer Aaron Gleeman’s perspective about the fifth no-hitter in Twins history, which took place in Chicago on May 3rd, 2011. Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano, who has struggled all season, was the unlikely hero, as he threw a shut-out and complete game…the first in his career.
May 17, 2011 - MPR’s Matt Sepic presents a rememberence report on Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who passed away May 17, 2011. Sepic highlights some of the things that made Killebrew a special ball player.
May 17, 2011 - Midday presents a special hour remembering Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who died of esophageal cancer at the age of 74. Program includes a profile, interviews, and call-in comments from listeners.
May 18, 2011 - A collection of Minnesota Twins fans and former players comments about Harmon Killebrew, who for many, will be known as much for his off-field demeanor as his ability to hit home runs.
May 27, 2011 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer presents moments from Harmon Killebrew tribute at Target Field. Hundreds of people attended the event in honor of the Minnesota Twins' first Hall of Famer.
June 3, 2011 - All Things Considered’s Tom Crann interviews Maya Moore, the Minnesota Lynx number one draft pick. Moore says she's happy to be in the Women's National Basketball Association and in Minnesota. She shares a bit of her journey to this point and also speaks on community matters.
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 16, 2011 - On this Midday, two guests talk about 50 years of the Minnesota Vikings. Writer Jim Klobuchar, who covered the Vikings from day one, September 17, 1961, joins Midday to talk about the history of the team and the game of football? Following that, a conversation with Tommy Mason, Minnesota Viking’s first player.
September 30, 2011 - MPR’s Matt Sepic reports on the Minnesota Lynx headed to Game One of the WNBA Finals. It's the Lynx's first trip to the women's professional basketball championship.