Friday, November 25, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
History and future of the Metrodome
Longtime Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission director Bill Lester discusses the history of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and its future. What kinds of facilities does Minnesota need, and for what purposes? Who should pay for them?11:00 a.m.GuestsBill Lester: Executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, since 1987.More from MPRStadium debate likely front and center next year (11/25/2011)Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol (11/22/2011)Update on Vikings Stadium Negotiations (11/16/2011)Resources
The true story and legend of Rin Tin Tin
New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean speaks at the St. Paul Jewish Community Center's Twin Cities Jewish Book Fair about her new book, "Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend." The book explores the fascinating origins of the canine star of film and television.12:00 p.m.More from MPRRin Tin Tin: The life and the legend (11/16/2011)The Movie Maven on the best animal films of all time (11/23/2011)Ex-owner of huge dog kennel barred from business (11/05/2011)Dog survived gas chamber, up for adoption in NJ (10/29/2011)Gov. Dayton names new dog Itasca (09/26/2011)Resources
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