December 1, 2012 - MPR’s Rupa Shenoy looks at what’s next in efforts to bring about same-sex marriage legislation in Minnesota. Shenoy collects various commentary from numerous activists and politicians.
November 9, 2012 - All Things Considered presents MPR’s Sasha Aslanian report on how the Minnesotans United for All Families campaign brought down a seemingly unbeatable amendment that would have added a definition to the state constitution that marriage is only between a man and a woman (which is already state law). The defeat of the marriage amendment was a victory that was surprising, historic, and extremely calculated by gay rights supporters.
October 25, 2012 - Minnesotans are involved in a passionate debate about marriage during 2012 election season. The two sides began squaring off more than 40 years ago. This project draws from MPR's extensive audio archive to explore the origins of this election day showdown over same-sex marriage.
September 10, 2012 - MPR’s Alex Friedrich reports on claims by former employees and students of Twin-Cities-based Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business, citing predatory recruiting practices, harassment of students and poor results.
August 30, 2012 - The Daily Circuit’s Tom Weber visits a Erin Daninger, a former Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist, to find out what happens to a 90 lb butter head sculpture after the Minnesota State Fair ends. Weber finds himself being taken behind a famm shed, where Daninger’s butter head sits in a chest freezer…next to pulled pork. Weber checks in on other ‘heads’ as well.
June 20, 2012 - MPR’s Dan Kraker interviews residents in Duluth about their experiences during intense rainstorm and subsequent flooding.
June 19, 2012 - Minnesota's 1st Congressional District appears to be ripe territory for Republicans. Yet political observers say DFL Congressman Tim Walz stands a good chance of winning a fourth term despite voting much maligned Democratic priorities such as the health care overhaul and financial reform. MPR’s Brett Neely looks at how Walz has balanced a relatively liberal voting record in a somewhat conservative rural district.
May 15, 2012 - MPR’s Curtis Gilbert presents part two of a Special Report on storm preparedeness in the Twin Cities. The reports follows a simulated tornado track through the metro. The massive tornado outbreak that struck the Twin Cities area in 1965 is used as an example of what could occur again.
May 15, 2012 - MPR’s Curtis Gilbert presents part one of a Special Report on storm preparedeness in the Twin Cities. The reports follows a simulated tornado track through the metro. The massive tornado outbreak that struck the Twin Cities area in 1965 is used as an example of what could occur again.
May 4, 2012 - MPR’s Brandt Williams profiles a group of Minnesota parents as they reflect on the 40th anniversary of their efforts on school desegregation.