April 21, 2011 - St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman joins Midday to answer questions about city schools, jobs, parks, transportation, the Central Corridor LRT, development, and taxes. Coleman also answers listener questions.
April 22, 2011 - A new study suggests a significant number of Hmong Americans may suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure. Researchers screened more than 15-hundred Hmong adults in St. Paul last summer. And they found two-thirds of them either have high blood pressure or are likely to develop it. Fifteen percent had diabetes and another 50 percent were pre-diabetic. Dr. Phua Xiong will discuss the findings today at the Annual Hmong National Conference in Minneapolis.
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 11, 2011 - MPR’s Tom Scheck reports that a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota is one step closer to being on the ballot next year, after the Minnesota Senate voted in favor of the measure, which would ask voters to define marriage in the state Constitution as between one man and one woman.
May 12, 2011 - Students at the Perpich Center for the Arts were treated to an appearance by theater royalty, Dame Julie Andrews. She spoke to the students about the vital role the arts play in our culture. Following speech, MPR’s Marianne Combs interviews Julie Andrews. Andrews mentions how family played the most formative role in her career, and what brings her satisfaction in her work.
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 19, 2011 - All Things Considered’s Tom Crann interviews Desiree Shelton, a lesbian highschool senior, about the impact of discrimination and bullying.
May 20, 2011 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews Bryan Nichols, leader of The Bryan Nichols Quintet. Nichols discusses 'team' approach to improvisation in the jazz group.