January 4, 2002 - Seniors living in affordable housing have a reason to worry about the raise in rent.
December 28, 2001 - In this musical edition of our Voices of Minnesota, MPR’s Dan Olson features two of Minnesota's talented jazz musicians Charmin Michelle and Doug Haining, and bandura player Tanya Riabokin.
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November 15, 2001 - A collection of reports from the MPR special series "The Color of Justice," which investigates the racial disparity in Minnesota’s criminal justice system. This Midday program includes reports by MPR’s Dan Olson, Brandt Williams, and Elizabeth Stawicki, as well as various interviews and commentary of officials, academics, and community members.
November 7, 2001 - MPR’s Dan Olson takes a look at the eight year tenure of Sharon Sayles Belton, outgoing mayor Minneapolis. Highlighted accomplishments include crime reduction campaigns, downtown development, budget challenges, curtailing housing discrimination, community schools, and rise in property values.
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October 11, 2001 - It was pure coincidence that a men's chorus from Norway arrived in New York City to begin a long-planned North American tour shortly after the terrorist attacks. However, an observer says their singing lifted spirits among New York audiences in the dismal aftermath of the attacks. The singers, no strangers to hardship and danger, are from the tiny fishing village of Berlevag (BARE leh vog) in far northern Norway. They are in Minneapolis for a concert Friday night. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Olson reports.
September 25, 2001 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles choral director Dale Warland, a recipient of the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award. The Minnesota-based conductor, arranger, and composer is founder of the Dale Warland Singers. He traces his musical roots to his Iowa childhood and a charismatic church choir director.
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September 10, 2001 -