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• 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.
  Resources
  About the Da Vinci Institute
  Thomas Frey: "Creating the Ultimate Information Experience"
  St. Paul Public Library
  YouTube: St. Paul E-Democracy Parent Portal Workshop Rondo Library
• 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.
  More from MPR
  Will merger solve library's problems? (03/13/2007)
  Books and budget battles (12/18/2006)
• 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.
  More from MPR
  Lack of grocery stores may result in poor nutrition for N. Mpls (08/24/2007)
  'The Omnivore's Dilemma' (08/23/2007)
  Big mess at Whole Foods (08/21/2007)
  Minnesota organization begins first local 'fair trade' label (07/25/2007)
  The ethics of eating (07/21/2007)
  Resources
  About Mindy Kurzer
  About the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute

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