November 5, 2008 - MPR Brandt Williams reports on local reaction to Obama’s election to become President of the United States.
September 26, 2008 - The Minnesota Twins took over first place in the American League Central in dramatic fashion, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-6 in extra innings. The win gave the Twins a sweep over Chicago and a half game lead in the division….but, there are still three games left in the 2008 regular season.
September 15, 2008 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports that the new Twins ballpark will be called Target Field. The team announced that the Minnesota-based retailer will have exclusive naming rights to its 40-thousand seat stadium and the adjacent outdoor plaza. The dollar amount on the 25-year deal is not public, but sports business experts speculate that the Target deal will mean many millions for the Twins.
April 1, 2008 - The Minnesota Twins won their home opener at the Metrodome, beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2. A couple of the team's newest players came up with some of biggest plays of the game, but in the end it took a very familiar name to preserve the lead in the ninth inning.
December 17, 2007 - Minneapolis police officials say a raid carried out at the wrong house on the city's northside this weekend was the result of faulty information from an informant. Shots were exchanged between the homeowner and police. No one was seriously hurt.
December 14, 2007 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports on community concern among some black leaders who fear black police officers’ discrimination lawsuit may discourage people of color from joining the force. Sepic interviews members of MAD DADS of Minneapolis and former police officer Michael Quinn.
October 10, 2007 - Now that the design of the new I-35W bridge has been unveiled, members of the public are getting a chance to weigh in on how it looks. Some people we talked with say the light-colored, concrete span looks a little drab. But everyone we spoke with said, the most important thing is, the new bridge should be safe and strong. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams has our report:
September 13, 2007 - Minnesota Twins General Manager Terry Ryan announced he's stepping down from his key front office post. He will be replaced by assistant GM Bill Smith at the end of this season. Smith now faces the task of negotiating the contracts of some of the Twins highest profile players.
September 4, 2007 - Tonight representatives from MnDOT and the city of Minneapolis will present a plan to add a temporary off-ramp from I-35W southbound onto East Hennepin Avenue. The proposal is part of a larger plan to better manage traffic around the collapsed bridge, until a new bridge is built. But the plan could cause some major headaches for people who work and live in the area. Minnesota Public Radio's Brandt Williams reports:
August 17, 2007 - Governor Pawlenty says the new I-35W bridge can be designed to hold light rail without causing significant delays to its construction. The news is encouraging to Minneapolis city officials who've advocated for the inclusion of rail transit in the new bridge plan. The governor added that such plans will be costly, although he gave no dollar estimates. MPR's Brandt Williams reports.