Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Remembering Jon Hassler
  When Minnesota author Jon Hassler died last week at 74, colleagues of his remarked on the impact of his work, both as a writer and a teacher. Midday remembers Hassler in his own words, as we rebroadcast an interview he did with MPR in 1999. We also talk with two of Hassler's longtime friends.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Bill Holm: Fellow Minnesota literary figure and author of "Windows of Brimnes: An American In Iceland."
  Nick Hayes: Friend and colleague of Jon Hassler, and professor at St. John's University.
  More from MPR
  Jon Hassler, author of 'Staggerford,' dies (03/20/2008)
  Resources
  About Jon Hassler
  About Bill Holm
  About Nick Hayes
• The strategy of selecting a vice president
  Former Vice President Walter Mondale and others recently discussed the political and personal considerations to be made in picking a vice presidential running mate.12:00 p.m.
  Guests
  Walter Mondale: Former vice president, U.S. senator and ambassador to Japan. Democratic presidential nominee in 1984.
  More from MPR
  The making of the vice president (03/24/2008)
  Pawlenty on the road often in 2008 (03/14/2008)
  Resources
  Interactive: Unveiling the vice president
  Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

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