Midday

Friday, February 17, 2012

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Understanding Minnesota's winters
MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner co-hosts Midday with his guest meteorologist Sven Sundgaard of KARE-11 TV. What does this winter weather mean, and what is the forecast for the last month of winter and the arrival of spring?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Sven Sundgaard: Meterologist at KARE-11 TV since 2006. Chief Meteorologist at KBJR-TV Duluth-Superior 2003-2006. Meteorology degree from St. Cloud State University.
More from MPR
Climatologist Seeley talks about the briefness of cold spells this winter (02/10/2012)
Resources
MPR's "Updraft Blog"
about Sven Sundgaard
After Kim Jong-Il: America and the Two Koreas
Midday presents an America Abroad documentary examining the fragile transition of power in North Korea after the death of leader Kim Jong Il. His son, Kim Jong Un, takes power as North Korea struggles to feed its people and pressure to abandon its nuclear program. South Korea, the United States, and much of the world wonders if the results will be better or worse for the region.12:00 p.m.
More from MPR
SKoreans visit jointly run factory park in NKorea (02/10/2012)
Top official dismisses concerns about Kim Jong Un (01/18/2012)
North Korea names Kim Jong Un Supreme Commander (12/30/2011)
North Korea won't soften stance toward south (12/30/2011)
NKorea vows no change despite new leadership (12/30/2011)
NKorean TV shows mourners paying respects to Kim (12/27/2011)
Leadership transition in North Korea (12/23/2011)
The power brokers behind North Korea's next leader (12/21/2011)
Kim Jong Il's death sparks fears, hopes in SKorea (12/21/2011)
US: More talks needed with NKorea on food aid (12/20/2011)
Resources
America Abroad Media