December 12, 1997 - A Hennepin County judge denied a request from a Hmong woman who wanted to peform a traditional ceremony in the courtroom. Ilean Her, executive director of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, talks about traditional acts in Hmong culture. Her says these ceremonies can take different forms, but often include drinking a ceremonial beverage.
December 17, 1997 - Minneapolis City officials now say there's hope of saving the historic Shubert Theater in downtown Minneapolis . The classic-revival style Shubert sits vacant on Block E across from the Target Center. City officials are leaning toward approving a retail/cineplex and parking complex on block E that can't accomodate the Shubert. But today, Council President Cherryhomes and Rebecca Yanish, executive director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency announced a possible solution to the development versus historic preservation fight.
December 19, 1997 - MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on Penumbra's Black Nativity. Every family has their holiday traditions, but few are as complex as one Minneapolis family, whose season revolves around the Penumbra Theatre's annual production.
December 25, 1997 - This PRI Special, “Voices of the West: A Cowboy Christmas,” presents a collection of thoughts, commentary, and music of the rural great west. Program is hosted by author Hal Cannon.
December 25, 1997 - This PRI Special, “It’s a Wonderful Christmas,” presents the book “The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale” by Philip Van Doren Stern, and read by Andy Williams. Originally created as a Christmas card by author, the story became known as the source material for the classic Capra film “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
December 30, 1997 - MPR’s Lauara McCallum presents the documentary “Losing Lincoln Drive: Grand Forks After The Flood,” which shares the stories of three families and what has happened since the sirens blew.
December 31, 1997 - A Midday rebroadcast of historian Stephen Ambrose's visit to MPR in 1997. Ambrose is the author of the best-selling books Citizen Soldiers, about D-Day until the end of World War II in Europe; and Undaunted Courage, about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
January 2, 1998 - Midday presents the January edition of MPR’s Voices of Minnesota series, featuring interviews with three outgoing Minneapolis City Council members, who have nearly 70 years of experience between them: Alice Rainville, Walt Dziedzic, and Dennis Schulstad.
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