August 29, 2007 - What was Minnesota like 150 years ago? What were the events and trends that changed Minnesota since then? Annette Atkins, professor of History at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota;" and Brian Horrigan, historian, author, and exhibit developer at Minnesota Historical Society.
August 31, 2007 - MPR’s Nikki Tundel reports on activities of Minnesota 4-Hers after a day with their livestock at Minnesota State Fair. One of these activities includes a dance celebration in swine barn with fellow young 4-Hers competitors after the sun goes down.
August 31, 2007 - On this special Midday program, MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Garrison Keillor on the Carousel Park stage at the Minnesota State Fair.
September 3, 2007 - Lake Superior is known for its pristine water, but one oil spill could ruin all that. U.S. Coast Guard cutters, like the Duluth-based Alder, carry first response equipment in case of a major oil spill. The Alder crew was practicing the system on the big lake and MPR's Bob Kelleher went along to see how it's done.
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.