David Molpus

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• Steve Nelson on new "diverse" musical format for old WCAL

  MPR announces "diverse" musical format for old WCAL. Steve Nelson, program director for 89.3 KCMP, discusses the new program and plans for KCMP 89.3, formally known as WCAL 89.3.

  Dec. 16, 2004Save
• Report shows barriers to combating domestic violence in the state's immigrant communities

  MPR’s David Molpus interviews Cheryl Thomas, who runs Women's Human Rights Program at the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights. Thomas discusses the domestic violence facing women in immigrant communities here in Minnesota.

  Dec. 10, 2004Save
• Minnesotan Pete Hautman Wins National Book Award for "Godless"

  A Minnesotan won the National Book Award today for Young Adult Literature. Pete Hautman's latest book, "Godless", is about children in a small town who invent their own religion. He accepted the award this morning in New York city -- at a ceremony that also featured a tribute to famed young adult novelist Judy Blume. We reached Pete Hautman before he returned to Minnesota. He said his award might not make it home at all.

  Nov. 18, 20043 minSave
• Minnesota Twins look ahead to 2005 MLB season

  All Things Considered’s David Molpus interviews Terry Ryan, general manager for the Minnesota Twins, about what lies ahead for the team after ending their 2004 postseason with a loss to New York Yankees in American League Division Series.

  Oct. 11, 2004Save
• Schools ask for deadline extension to free up money for incoming Hmong students

  All Thing’s Considered’s David Molpus interviews Pat Harvey, St. Paul School District Superintendent, about incoming Hmong students. School officials are asking the state for more time to enroll new Hmong students coming from a refugee camp in Thailand.

  Sep. 28, 2004Save
• MN author says politics are in control of "New Elite"

  David Lebedoff is the author books such as "Cleaning Up," the story of the Exxon Valdez case, and "The Uncivil War: How a New Elite Is Destroying Our Democracy." Lebedoff is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.

  Sep. 21, 2004Save
• Joe Mauer's experience reminds us of why a second opinion is a good idea

  A conversation with Minnesota Twins physician Dr. Jon Hallberg about second opinions. Hallberg uses the example of Twins rookie catcher Joe Mauer, who has had his share of health problems over the past few months.

  Aug. 25, 2004Save
• Long Walk for Freedom - Group that opposes normalizing relations with Laos reaches Washington

  A group of Hmong refugees who left St. Paul in June arrived in Washington, D.C. on August 19th, 2004, many of them on foot. Some walked the entire 1100 miles journey; others joined en route. MPR’s David Molpus talks with two involved in march.

  Aug. 19, 2004Save
• Tax preparers allegedly defraud somali community

  Leaders in the Twin Cities Somali community are urging Somalis to hold on to their income tax refunds if they haven't spent them already. State and federal tax officials are investigating eleven Somali income tax preparers they say fraudulently claimed over three million dollars in tax credits for their clients. Those clients will have to return any part of a refund that resulted from an improper credit. Officials say immigrant groups are especially vulnerable to tax fraud, though the scale of this year's activity is surprising. Jerry McClure of the Minnesota Department of Revenue says investigators have an eye for the tricks the Somali tax preparers used.

  May. 21, 2004Save
• Roseau residents prepare for crest of Roseau River

  All Things Considered’s David Molpus talks with Mainstreet Radio’s Tom Robertson about how the town of Roseau is preparing for a flood event. The Roseau River has risen steadily following heavy rains this week. Governor Pawlenty will visit the Northwestern Minnesota town tonight as residents there fight to hold back floodwaters. Residents are hoping to avoid the disastrous flooding they experienced in 2002.

  May. 13, 2004Save