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- "Skate Dreams" changes the conversation about women on the board
MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Jessica Edwards on her new documentary, Skate Dreams. The documentary premiered in Minnesota at the end of September 2022 at the Duluth Superior Film Festival. Skate Dreams follows the rise of women’s skateboarding. It’s the first feature documentary to capture the story behind the rise of women’s skateboarding.
- Voices from the Harmon Killebrew memorial at Target Field
Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer presents moments from Harmon Killebrew tribute at Target Field. Hundreds of people attended the event in honor of the Minnesota Twins' first Hall of Famer.
- Minnesota curlers Allison Pottinger and John Benton headed to the Olympics
20 athletes from Minnesota participated in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, seven of which were curlers. Two of them, Allison Pottinger and John Benton, talked with MPR’s Cathy Wurzer about the upcoming Olympics and how they felt about representing their state.
- Wrestler Ali Bernard on her way to Beijing Olympics
MPR’s Mark Steil profiles New Ulm’s Ali Bernard, the first Minnesota female Olympian to come out of the state's high school wrestling program.
- Setting the scene at the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament in Edina
MPR’s Tom Weber reports from Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota, to set the scene for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Segment includes an interview with local golfer Hilary Lunke, winner of the 2003 U.S. Women's Open.
- Athlete Ric Jost at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
MPR’s Dan Olson interviews Ric Jost, a disabled veteran who is competing in the 2005 National Veterans Wheelchair Games held in Minnesota. Jost shares how the games help build the self-confidence to cope with his disability. The event is the 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, but the first held in Minnesota.
- A Writer's View: Judith Guest, accompanied by pianist Dan Chouinard
Midday broadcasts A Writer's View program event at the Fitzgerald Theater for a discussion on true crime with Minnesota author Judith Guest. The writer is accompanied by pianist Dan Chouinard.
- Women's championship rugby tournament in Rochester
MPR’s Laurel Druley reports on two Minnesota teams competing in the 2002 National Women's Division One Rugby Championship, being held in Rochester, Minnesota. Six other teams from across the country are also competing in what is Rochester’s first time hosting a national tournament.
- Big crowd in Blaine for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
A day before Independence Day, a record 15,000 soccer fans turned out at the National Sports Center to wave Old Glory and cheer the U.S. national women's team in its 1-0 victory over Canada in a holiday exhibition match. MPR’s William Wilcoxen captures the day.
- Beastly May Day, In the Heart of the Beast 20th anniversary
MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports from Lake Street in South Minneapolis where volunteers, students, and staff are preparing for the annual MayDay festival and parade. Put on by In the Heart of the Beast, a local performance troupe and theater, since 1975 the annual gathering draws thousands to Powderhorn Park.