Libraries in transition The St. Paul public library system celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. But libraries here and across the country are trying to figure out whether it's better to stick with books or concentrate on the things people use more often, like free Internet access.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Alice Neve: Librarian with the Rondo Area Libraries.
Thomas Frey: Executive director of the Da Vinci Institute, a futurist think tank.
The Friday Follow: The Minneapolis library merger The executive director of the Minneapolis Public Library joins Midmorning for an update on the merger with the Hennepin County Library System.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Kit Hadley: Executive director of the Minneapolis Public Library.
Focus on food From food safety to genetically modified crops to obesity, what we eat and how we eat is a bigger issue than ever before. A new institute at the University of Minnesota aims to tackle some of those problems.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Mindy Kurzer: Professor in the department of food science and nutrition, and director of the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute at the University of Minnesota.
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