Midday

Friday, September 16, 2011

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Norm Ornstein on political leadership and governance
Norm Ornstein, author of "The Broken Branch," discusses how Congress and the presidency function. Are we getting the leadership we deserve?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Norm Ornstein: Resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute. Election analyst for CBS News and weekly columnist for Roll Call. Co-director of the Transition to Governing Project.
More from MPR
Norm Ornstein live at the Westminster Town Hall Forum (09/15/2011)
'Real' Tim Pawlenty endorses Mitt Romney (09/12/2011)
Resources
about Norman Ornstein
Minnesota Vikings history: 50 years
Writer Jim Klobuchar covered the Vikings from day one, September 17, 1961. He joins Midday to talk about the history of the team and the game of football -- then and now.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Jim Klobuchar: Sportswriter and columnist for Minneapolis Star and Minneapolis Tribune for 30 years. Former AP reporter. Now writes columns for MinnPost. Author of numerous books, many about the Vikings. "Knights and Knaves of Autumn: 40 Years of Pro Football and the Minnesota Vikings," "Always on Sunday," "Purple Hearts and Golden Memories: 35 Years with the Minnesota Vikings," "Tarkenton," "Will America Accept Love at Halftime? Or How to Survive Pro Football Sunday," and "Will the Vikings Ever Win the Superbowl?"
Tommy Mason: Minnesota Vikings running back. Selected first in Vikings draft for inaugural season. First game, September 17, 1961. Played six seasons for the Vikings. Retired from the NFL in 1971.
More from MPR
Dayton says larger contribution from Vikings needed for stadium (09/15/2011)
Vikings supporters rally for new stadium (09/11/2011)
Vikings lock Adrian Peterson into long-term deal (09/10/2011)
NFL suspends Vikings Kevin Williams for 2 games (09/02/2011)
Resources
Jim Klobuchar's website
Minnesota Vikings