Larissa Anderson
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- Songs from Scratch: The bands record their Afternoon Songs
As part of the series “Songs from Scratch,” MPR reporters Sanden Totten, Larissa Anderson, and Chris Roberts invite musicians to come in and record the songs they've written based off poet Stephen Burt’s lyrics.
- Songs from Scratch: Songwriting begins in earnest
As part of the series “Songs from Scratch,” MPR reporters Sanden Totten, Larissa Anderson, and Chris Roberts check in with our three bands as they try to turn the words of Stephen Burt into songs.
- Songs from Scratch: The bands get their first look at the lyrics
As part of the series “Songs from Scratch,” MPR reporters Sanden Totten, Larissa Anderson, and Chris Roberts get first reactions from three bands as they get the lyrics from writer Stephen Burt, and begin shaping his words into songs.
- St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman Tells Us About Books that have Influenced His Life
This morning we have another installment in our series, "The Bookshelf," in which we ask notable Minnesotans to tell us about a book that's been meaningful in their lives. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman came in to our studio to tell us about books important to him.
- University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks Talks About the Books that have had a Big Influence on his Life.
- DFLers in the House and Senate are back at work after Easter-Passover break, and are on a collision course with Gov. Pawlenty on the budget
State lawmakers are back to work today after a long Easter-Passover break. The DFL-controled House is set to start taking up budget bills this week.... bills that are already the target of veto threats by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Joining us this morning is Minnesota Public Radio Capitol reporter, Tom Scheck. Q: Where are we now on the budget? Q: How does the DFL legislature... and Governor Pawlenty reconcile their budget plans? Q: How will something like the Governor's job-Z program fit into the negotiations?Q: The governor has joined the budget fray on the airwaves too. He and some special interest groups have been airing radio and TV ads about the issue. Here's a taste of some of these ads.
- The Bookshelf Interview with Acclaimed Minnesota Author Kate Dicamillo
This morning, we have another installment in our series, "the Bookshelf," in which we ask notable Minnesotans to tell us about a book that has been meaningful in their lives. Today, we'll hear from the author of "Because of Winn Dixie" and "the Tale of Desperaux" Kate Dicamillo. Growing up in a house full of books, Dicamillo said that reading was a big part of her childhood. But she said during our interview that she would have been a reader no matter what her background was.
- Gov. Pawlenty is in Iowa today campaigning with Senator John McCain
Governor Tim Pawlenty is in Iowa today campaigning for Senator John McCain, the Republican from Arizona who's a likely presidential candidate for 2008. Pawlenty is the co-chair of McCain's presidential exploratory committee. The governor spoke about the trip earlier, and said it's a chance to support the senator. Minnesota Public Radio Capitol reporter Tom Scheck joins from Iowa, where he's following the governor.
- Wilder Foundation homeless survey finds hundreds of kids on street each night
A new report on homelessness in Minnesota out today has found that nearly half of all people staying in homeless shelters are under age 21. Some of these kids are with their families. But this new survey by the Wilder Foundation shows that more than 20,000 kids in Minnesota will spend at least one night on the streets, and on their own. Minnesota Public Radio's Larissa Anderson introduces us to some of them. One of the kids asked not to be identified because he fears reprisal for talking about his personal situation.
- City schools shut out of the boys high school hockey tournament
Cathy Wurzer interviews Doug Johnson, publisher of the Let's Play Hockey magazine and website, about the changing dynamics of strong hockey teams across the state. Rural and suburban teams are becoming increasingly dominant over the traditionally powerhouse Minneapolis/St. Paul school teams.
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