Friday, February 23, 2007
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Is sprawl really a problem?
Some people cringe at the thought of spreading suburban housing developments. But Robert Bruegmann thinks sprawl has gotten a bad rap. Bruegmann argues that sprawl is nothing new and not necessarily a cause for worry.11:06 a.m.GuestsRobert Bruegmann: Professor of art history, architecture and urban planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Bruegmann, author of "Sprawl: A Compact History," was in Minneapolis Thursday to speak at the Center of the American Experiment, a conservative think tank.More from MPRHow design shapes where we live (02/03/2007)Rising gas costs ending sprawl? (05/10/2006)Resources
Keith Ellison's view of politics
Keith Ellison has garnered a fair amount of attention since he was elected to Congress in November. He is the state's first black congressman, and the first and only Muslim in Congress. Ellison called for a "new politics of generosity and inclusion" Thursday at the University of Minnesota Law School.12:06 p.m.More from MPRNew Minnesota members of Congress sworn in (01/04/2007)Religion in the Capitol (01/04/2007)Sabo leaves politics as he served: low-key (12/20/2006)Ellison is first Muslim elected to Congress (11/08/2006)Keith Ellison -- on to Washington (11/09/2006)
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