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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Ex-ballplayer Winfield says the game needs to change
St. Paul native and baseball Hall-of-Famer Dave Winfield is worried about the current state of the national pasttime. In his new book "Dropping the Ball," Winfield proposes changes aimed at appealing to fans, increasing the numbers of African-American players, reducing steroid use and improving union-management relations.11:00 a.m.
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Dave Winfield: Former left fielder for the New York Yankees. Winfield was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, was named to 12 All-Star teams and won seven Gold Gloves. Winfield was born in St. Paul and played for the Minnesota Twins toward the end of his career.
Iraq veterans and families explain the toll of war
A group of Iraq war veterans and their family members gathered at Minnesota Public Radio Tuesday to discuss the toll the war has taken on their lives, the difficulties they face when they return home and what the rest of us can do to help them.12:00 p.m.
More from MPR
Soldiers' families speak (03/27/2007)
The Iraq war's impact on international relations (03/20/2007)
How do you think America should proceed in Iraq? (03/19/2007)

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