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• Ministry in a war zone
  A shortage of military chaplains is adding an additional strain on members of the National Guard and their families. One chaplain who has served in Iraq discusses the support systems soldiers need for spiritual health.9:00 a.m.
  Guests
  John Morris: Chaplain major currently serving the Minnesota Army National Guard and co-creator of "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon," a program that serves to reintegrate National Guard members into society. He is also a veteran of the Iraq war.
  More from MPR
  Army "goofed" in communicating Minnesota Guard deployment extension plans (01/17/2007)
  Minnesota National Guard mission in Iraq extended (01/10/2007)
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  Chaplain John Morris on Speaking of Faith
  Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
• Is Mike Ciresi gearing up for a Senate bid?
  Michael Ciresi has announced he's strongly considering running for U.S. Senate in 2008. The Democrats already have an announced candidate for the nomination, former Air America host Al Franken.10:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Mike Ciresi: Partner in the law firm Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi, where he serves as chairman of the executive board. He was an attorney in case of State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota v. Philip Morris Incorporated.
  More from MPR
  Ciresi looks at another U.S. Senate bid (02/12/2007)
  Senate Candidate Profile: Mike Ciresi (08/14/2000)
  MPR News: Al Franken runs for Senate
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  About Mike Ciresi

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