April 23, 2009 - MPR’s Tim Post speaks to parents and students about a decision that will need to make soon. He also met with college students and university faculty about how they interact with possible new students.
April 24, 2009 - MPR’s Laura Yuen profiles Somali activist Omar Jamal, who has both supporters and detractors inside his own community. Yuen tracks Jamal's media footprint and has this profile.
April 30, 2009 - The ailing economy has taken its toll on summer internships for college students. Minnesota Public Radio's Tim Post interview employers who say internships are the first thing to be cut in tough times.
May 5, 2009 - MPR’s Kate Smith is joined by Sandy Baum, Liz Pulliam Weston, and Steven Roy Goodman to discuss if higher education is really worth the cost.
May 7, 2009 - In an industry that is focused more than ever on the bottom line, it's hard for young writers to get published. But some say there are more great writers working now than ever before. Midmorning takes a look at some of the writers starting to make a name for themselves.
May 7, 2009 - When times are tough, a good book can provide an escape. Two book critics offer their suggestions for books that take readers to a different place. Guests: Janice Harayda: Author and editor-in-chief of One Minute Book Reviews. Her novels include "the Accidental Bride" and "Manhattan on the Rocks." Mark Athitackis: Author and book critic. His reviews have appeared in the New York Times Book Review, the Washington Post Book World, and the Star Tribune. He also writes about books on his blog, American Fiction Notes.
May 7, 2009 - Attorneys representing the family of Fong Lee say they're disappointed that a federal judge dropped the city as a defendent in their wrongful death lawsuit. The judge also threw out one of the charges against the officer who shot and killed Lee in 2006. But the attorneys say that doesn't change the main thrust of their case. Lee family attorney Rich Hechter says the evidence will show that Lee was unarmed and that officer Jason Andersen acted unlawfully.
May 7, 2009 - A federal court judge has dismissed charges against the city of Minneapolis in the Fong Lee wrongful death lawsuit. But Lee family attorneys say the core of the lawsuit is still intact. They believe that officer Jason Andersen violated Lee's rights and committed assault and battery when the officer shot and killed Lee in 2006. A grand jury cleared Andersen of wrongdoing in 2007. Attorney John Klassen is not affiliated with the Lee case. But he has sued the city before. He says the Lee family still has a chip to bargain with in upcoming settlement talks.
May 11, 2009 - Brandt Williams reports on nearly 200, mostly Hmong people, demonstrating in front of the U.S. courthouse in downtown St. Paul. They came to rally support for the family of Fong Lee, who was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2006.
May 11, 2009 - This morning nearly 200 people gathered in front of the U.S. Courthouse in downtown St. Paul to rally in support for the family of Fong Lee. Minneapolis police officer Jason Andersen shot and killed Lee in 2006. Participants at the rally say Lee was unarmed and they believe police officers planted a gun next to Lee's body to justify the shooting. Police officials have denied that a gun was planted. Those at the morning rally called for the resignation of officer Andersen and police Chief Tim Dolan. Rally organizer Dai Thao says the demonstration is helpful for the Lee family. He says Lee's death has had an impact outside of the immediate family.