Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Man on a mission
  Greg Mortenson recounts his long journey from a failed attempt to climb K2 to building schools for the remote, poverty-stricken villages of Afghanistan and Pakistan.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Greg Mortenson: Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea." He is co-founder of the nonprofit organizations Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace.
  Resources
  Greg Mortenson's Web site
  Central Asia Institute
  Pennies for Peace
  2008 Nobel Peace Prize Forum
  Three Cups of Tea Web site
• Career advice for younger workers, and their parents
  It's a rough world for job seekers this summer, particularly younger ones. Author Daniel Pink offers hope in a new book that is aimed not just at new entrants into the career world, but also their parents. He says parents need to know you don't need a big plan to find a good job.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Daniel Pink: Author most recently of the graphic novel, "Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need." He's also the author of "A Whole New Mind" and "Free Agent Nation."
  Resources
  Daniel Pink's Web site
  Daniel Pink in Fast Company: "How To Make Your Own Luck"
  Great Conversations Series at the University of Minnesota

Suggestion Box

• Suggest an idea for a future Midmorning show
• Suggest a word for the Midmorning etymologist
• Suggest a classic for the Midmorning book club
• Suggest a personal-finance topic to discuss with Ruth Hayden

Of Note

• Talking Volumes
  The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
• Reporter forum
  Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
• What Kerri's Reading
  Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
• Recommended Reading
  Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
• Midmorning Podcast
  Download each day's Midmorning to your computer or portable MP3 player.
• Midmorning's Leadership Series
  Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.

Resources

• About Kerri Miller
• Talking Volumes

Services

• Hourly Newscast
• HD Radio
• iPhone App / Mobile
• E-mail newsletters
• RSS feeds
• Podcasts
• Submit your photos
• Videos
• Weather
• Most e-mailed stories