Midday

Friday, September 23, 2011

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

The changing demographics in Minnesota
The latest census numbers show that one in 10 Minnesotans live in poverty. What does the data show about the economic and lifestyle situations in Minnesota, and how has this changed over the years?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Tom Gillaspy: Minnesota State Demographer for more than three decades.
More from MPR
Census: Child poverty rate triples in Brooklyn Park (09/22/2011)
Scott County hit hardest by economic turbulence, data show (09/22/2011)
Census survey data: Minn. income continued downward slide in 2010 (09/21/2011)
Map: Minn. income continued downward slide in 2010 (09/22/2011)
1 in 10 Minnesota households struggles with hunger, USDA report says (09/07/2011)
Resources
State Demographic Center
US Bureau of the Census
Noted environmentalists speak on climate change
Environmental authors and educators Bill McKibben and Paul Hawken speak at the Commonwealth Club about the best ways to combat climate change in an uncertain economy and turbulent political era.12:00 p.m.
Guests
Paul Hawken: Author, environmentalist and entrepeneur. Author of several best-selling books, including "Next Economy," and "The Ecology of Commerce."
Bill McKibben: Author, educator, environmentalist. Founder of 350.org. Author of "Eaarth" and "The End of Nature."
More from MPR
Tick-borne diseases on the rise in northern Minn. (08/03/2011)
White House considers big boost to fuel economy (06/28/2011)
Climate change: Public skeptical, scientists sure (06/21/2011)
Bright Ideas: PZ Myers (05/31/2011)
Resources
Paul Hawken's website
Bill McKibben's website