August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 2, 2007 - 35W bridge collapse: MPR continuous day coverage
August 2, 2007 - 35W bridge collapse: MPR continuous day coverage
April 13, 2007 - On this Midday program, a broadcast of speech by U.S. Representative Tim Walz, who represents Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District in the southern part of the state. Walz says America's foreign policy has become so focused on the goal of security that it has given short shrift to other important goals like human rights. He argues for a broader view of foreign policy and a departure from the "dichotomies" of American politics.
November 23, 2006 - MPR’s Steven John talks with Edwin and Irina Haller of Duluth. Several Russian immigrants gathered this evening for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner at their home, including Alexander Chohnuhshoff.
July 20, 2006 - MPR’s Steven John interviews Carol Connolly, the first ever poet laureate of the city of St. Paul. Connolly talks about becoming a poet and reads her first poem ever finished, “Last Resort.”
June 28, 2006 - The McKnight Foundation named Lou Bellamy its 2006 Distinguished Artist. The honor recognizes individuals who've made significant contributions to the state's cultural life.
December 22, 2005 - The Twin Cities Salvation Army is afraid it might run out of toys for needy children this holiday season. The charity had to make a last-minute purchase of 35-thousand dollars worth of toys this week to re-stock its metro area "toy shops". The shops give needy families a grocery store gift certificate and age-appropriate gifts for children. Salvation Army spokesperson Annette Bower says the biggest shortfall has been in toys for teenagers.
March 18, 2005 - MPR’s Steven John checks in with Mainstreet Radio’s Erin Galbally about heavy snow in southern Minnesota. Galbally describes closed roads and blowing snow.