Mark Olson

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• Former Jayhawks members reunite for folky album

  MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on album release of former Jayhawks members Mark Olson and Gary Louris. The songs on "Ready for the Flood" are the culmination of reunion between Olson and Louris, which started in the early 2000s.

  Feb. 20, 20099 minSave
• Minnesota considers a plan to keep Great Lakes water in the Great Lakes

  MPR’s Bob Kelleher reports on potential Great Lakes Compact, a binding document between the eight Great Lakes states to adopt uniform state laws regulating water withdrawals. Minnesota laws are already stricter than possible compact.

  Feb. 12, 20074 minSave
• Excerpts from Minnesota House debate on gay marriage amendment

  Midday presents excerpts from debate on bill to amend the constitution to define marriage. On March 24th, the Minnesota State House voted on a proposal that would let voters decide if the Minnesota constitution should ban same-sex marriage. The vote was 88-44 in favor of proposal.

  Mar. 25, 200454 minSave
• The Jayhawks discuss new album “Hollywood Town Hall”

  Bill Wareham interviews members of The Jayhawks about Minneapolis band’s new album “Hollywood Town Hall.” Guitarist Gary Louris and lead singer Mark Olson talk about having their music labeled and the sound of new record.

  Sep. 15, 19924 minSave
• Country music making its mark with local rockers

  MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the effect country sound is having on local rock musicians. Segment includes interviews with Brad Mattson, drummer of The Phones; and Mark Olson, guitarist of the Jayhawks.

  Dec. 8, 19864 minSave