February 20, 2001 - The rebound in the number of birds of prey is due in part to the work of a small branch of researchers and volunteers at the University of Minnesota. As part of our series this week, "Universal U," Minnesota Public Radio's Steven John reports on the work of The Raptor Center. {Dr. Pat Redig was a veterinary student in 1974 when he co-founded the Raptor Center. The Raptor Center would play a key role in bringing back from the brink of extinction, the bald eagle, peregrine falcon and osprey.
February 19, 2001 - Until 1943 taconite was considered a waste product of Minnesota iron mining. Then University of Minnesota engineer Edward W. Davis developed the process to refine the low grade ore into the iron pellets that would mean jobs for thousands of Minnesotans. As part of our series "Universal U", Minnesota Public Radio's Steven John reports on taconite and the university's link to the Iron Range.
February 19, 2001 - K-rations were created at the University of Minnesota by Anel Keys, a professor at the University. They were tested at Fort Snelling. He also one of the first to discover the dietary fat causes heart disease.
November 30, 2000 - It's a big game for the Vikings tonight...they can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Detroit along with a Tampa Bay loss or tie this weekend. Minnesota has the best record in the NFC, Detroit is 8-and-4 and two games behind the Vikings. At half-time, the Viking's will honor their 40th annivesary team-- which includes all-time greats like Fran Tarkenton, Alan Page and Chuck Foreman AND current players Chris Carter, Robert Smith and John Randle. The game is nationally televised, but fans can also log on to the internet to listen or watch the action. D.J. Boyer is a senior writer at Football.com. I asked him how the internet is changing the way sports fans follow their favorite teams:
November 24, 2000 - IT'S BECOME AS TRADITIONAL AS TURKEY FOR FANS OF GUITAR MUSIC IN THE TWIN CITIES. LEO KOTTKE IS PLAYING HIS 16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT AT THE ORDWAY IN ST. PAUL SUNDAY NIGHT. KOTTKE IS A WORLD RENOWNED FINGER STYLE GUITARIST WHO MAKES HIS HOME IN THE TWIN CITIES. I ASKED HIM HOW THE HOME TOWN HOLIDAY CONCERT BECAME A TRADITION:
August 1, 1996 - Midday presents a Twin Cities speech by Yale University professor Theodore Marmor, entitled America’s Misunderstood Welfare State. Marmor speaks about the controversies over welfare reform, medical care, and social security.