Kathleen Hallinan

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• Odd jobs: beetle rancher

  At this moment thousands of flesh-eating bugs are munching away on dozens of animal parts, in the basement of a neat-looking brick home in a quiet St.Paul neighborhood. The offerings come from taxidermists, veterinarians and museums. In today's odd jobs segment Kathleen Hallinan introduces you to a beetle rancher.

  Feb. 9, 1998Save
• Grand Rapids student charged with terrorist threats

  Authorities have charged a Grand Rapids High School student with making terroristic threats. Eighteen-year-old Derrick Marttila faces three felony counts. Police says several students told investigators Marttila repeatedly threatened to bomb the school and shoot students whose religious beliefs differ from his own. Police dispatcher Amy Olson says officers started investigating the threats before the Littleton, Colorado school shooting. She says police arrested the teen when other students became increasignly afraid Marttila would act on his threats: police are still investigating. They believe the suspect was acting alone in his threats.

  Feb. 3, 1998Save
• Saving endanged species

  EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF MINNESOTA'S WILDFLOWERS ARE TURNED INTO LANDFILL DURING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION. NO ONE KEEPS TRACK OF THE LOST PLANTS WHICH OFTEN INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE HALF-DOZEN SPECIES OF PROTECTED WILDFLOWERS...LIKE ORCHIDS AND LILIES. PEOPLE WHO WANT TO RESCUE THE PLANTS MUST RECEIVE PERMISSION FROM THE LANDOWNER AND SECURE A PERMIT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. THIS SALVAGE HAS PROVOKED A QUIET DEBATE OVER WHETHER THESE PLANTS SHOULD BE RELOCATED. MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO'S KATHLEEN HALLINAN REPORTS. (SOUND OF PULLING/BRAD...) BRAD MRZLAK IS PULLING NATIVE CALLALILIES AND STASHING THEM IN A PLASTIC TRAY. HE GENTLY GRABS THE PLANTS AT THE BASE AND EASES THEIR ROOTS TO THE SURFACE. HE'S STANDING IN A PEAT BOG--WITH WATER MIDWAY UP HIS SHINS.

  Sep. 30, 1997Save
• Odd jobs: chocolate truffle maker

  A St. Paul woman says she goes through ten tons of chocolate every year! She runs a shop that specializes in handmade truffles. In today's odd-jobs segment Kathleen Hallinan takes us behind the counter of "Just Truffles" to meet Kathleen O'Hare-Johnson.

  Jun. 16, 1997Save
• Technology helps disabled skiers

  Many people are pretty sick of winter by now. But at least one group will be sorry to see it end. The "Courage Alpine Ski Program" has changed the lives of many disabled people who used to dread winter. Minnesota Public Radio's Kathleen Hallinan takes a look at the nearly 30 year old program that started in southeastern Minnesota.

  Feb. 18, 1997Save
• Keeping the Peace, part 1

  A special Midmorning broadcast from the Minneapolis Police Department 5th Precinct. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with law enforcement officials and a legal advocate about the daily experience of local policing. Program also presents various reports on policing, community engagement, and relations with Black residents in Minnesota.

  Dec. 15, 199354 minSave
• Keeping the Peace, part 2

  This is a continuation on a special Midmorning broadcast from the Minneapolis Police Department 5th Precinct. Host Cathy Wurzer presents a ride-along audio montage of police on duty, a discussion about community-oriented policing, a documentary excerpt, and interviews regarding concerns over lack of disciplinary actions on police officers.

  Dec. 15, 1993Save
• Craig Blacklock on his photography book "The Lake Superior Images"

  Minnesota nature photographer Craig Blacklock talks about his book, The Lake Superior Images. Blacklock describes what he sees of the lake through his camera eye. He also shares his concerns regarding over-development and on protecting the North Shore.

  Aug. 6, 199311 minSave
• William Ackerman and Janet Rienstra discuss the spoken word label Gang of Seven

  MPR’s Kathleen Hallinan interviews William Ackerman and Janet Rienstra, producers of the spoken word label, Gang of Seven. They discuss the process of choosing what to record and the label’s potential audience.

  Oct. 3, 19928 minSave
• A profile on gay activist Karen Thompson

  MPR’s Kathleen Hallinan profiles Karen Thompson, an activist and feminist, whose court fight over human rights issues captured national attention. Thompson speaks on racism, sexism, gay rights, and disability rights.

  May. 20, 19894 minSave