September 7, 2007 - Midday presents an American RadioWorks documentary, produced in association with North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC, titled “Put to the Test.” The documentary follows students, teachers, and administrators from Western Guilford High School as they navigate the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
September 7, 2007 - Kevin Kling
September 7, 2007 - To convene or not to convene. Broadcast: Midday, 09/07/2007, 11:00 a.m. With the collapse of the 35W bridge and the flooding in southern Minnesota, there's been a lot of discussion about a special session at the Legislature. However, Gov. Pawlenty hasn't yet called lawmakers back to the Capitol. Midday examines what sort of state government action is needed right now, if any. Guests: John Himle: Former Republican state representative, and now co-founder of the public relations firm Himle Horner. Dane Smith: Former longtime Star Tribune state Capitol reporter and now president of Growth and Justice, a liberal think tank.
September 13, 2007 - Ramadan's daylight fasting restrictions can represent a particular sacrifice to Muslims in Minnesota because of our northern latitude.
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 1, 2007 - Major League Baseball's postseason begins, and for just the second time in the previous six years, the Twins will not be participating. With that in mind, LaVelle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, discusses the possible plans for next year as the team's new General Manager Bill Smith has a lot of decisions to make.
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October 2, 2007 - Discusses preservation issues in Minnesota and beyond, and what's in store for the 2007 National Preservation Conference being held in the Twin Cities. Richard Moe is a former chief of staff to Vice President Walter Mondale and a member of the Carter White House senior staff. Guest: Richard Moe: Former chief of staff to Vice President Walter Mondale and a member of the Carter White House senior staff, Moe has headed the National Trust for Historic Preservation since January 1993.
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 - Twin Cities film fans have a unique opportunity on tap tonight. For one night only, a group of local actors will present a staged reading of "Flag Day." It's a screenplay based on Minneapolis writer Jennifer Vogel's award-winning memoir "Flim Flam Man." The book describes Vogel's relationship with her father John, a felon on the run, accused of counterfeiting 20-million dollars. Vogel describes how she came to see deep flaws in the man she once idolized. Accomplished British screenwriter Jez Butterworth wrote the screenplay. Butterworth had to cancel his travels here because of work on another script. However the film's producer Bill Horberg will be at the reading. Horberg made "Cold Mountain" and "The Talented Mr Ripley."