February 12, 2009 - As part of a weekly NewsCut focus, MPR’s Bob Collins embarks on a set of college tours to see how the tough economy is impacting young people. In this segment, Collins visits the Worthington Campus of Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Worthington, Minnesota.
January 29, 2009 - As part of a weekly NewsCut focus, MPR’s Bob Collins embarks on a set of college tours to see how the tough economy is impacting young people. In this segment, Collins visits Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
January 23, 2009 - As part of a weekly NewsCut focus, MPR’s Bob Collins embarks on a set of college tours to see how the tough economy is impacting young people. In this segment, Collins visits Vermillion Community College in Ely, Minnesota.
January 15, 2009 - As part of a weekly NewsCut focus, MPR’s Bob Collins embarks on a set of college tours to see how the tough economy is impacting young people. In this segment, Collins visits Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
August 27, 2008 - Young voters: Will they turn out? Broadcast: Midmorning, 08/27/2008, 9:06 a.m. The presidential campaign of Democrat Barack Obama is counting on a better turnout among young voters. Voters age 18-24 traditionally don't show up at the polls in as great numbers as their elders. Midmorning asks if the enthusiasm of today's youth will translate to their actual votes, live from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Guests: Molly Andolina: Associate professor of political science at DePaul University. Robert Biko Baker: Executive director of the League of Young Voters. Justin Rockefeller: Political activist, and co-founder and National Program Director of Generation Engage. Bob Collins: Bob Collins writes the NewsCut blog for Minnesota Public Radio News. Susan Turnbull: Susan Turnbull is Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
October 25, 2002 - Live coverage of Paul Wellstone plane crash from 12:28 to 1:00 p.m. Midday host Gary Eichten is joined by political editor Mike Mulcahy in the studio. Reporter Bob Collins talks about the plane and weather conditions. Dan Olson reports from Wellstone headquarters.
October 25, 2002 - Live off-air audio of developments concerning Paul Wellstone's plane reported missing. Host Gary Eichten and political reporter Mike Mulcahy present coverage from MPR studio as events unfold. Following news agencies declaring Wellstone and others dead in plane crash, a presentation of various interview reactions and call-in commentary from listeners.
June 11, 2002 - NOTE: HOST OUTCUE) HOST: Governor Jesse Ventura is once again on the move. He'll head from Beijing, China, to Shanghai late tonight (TUESDAY) for the next leg of his week-long Chinese trade mission. Earlier today Minnesota time, Ventura sat down with top-level Chinese government officials to lay out a road map for further economic cooperation between Minnesota and China. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo is traveling with the governor and has this report.
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