Taxing transit in the metro The seven counties in the metro area are voting on whether to impose the quarter-cent sales tax authorized by the new Minnesota transportation bill. Midmorning looks at who said yes and who said no, and what it means for the future of transit projects in the region.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Jim McDonough: Ramsey County Commissioner, representing District 6.
Randy Maluchnik: Carver County Commissioner, representing District 3.
Phil Krinkie: president of the Minnesota Taxpayer's League.
Living a year of theater Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks talks about what it takes to produce a play a day. The Pulitzer Prize winner is also poised to direct her dream play.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Suzan-Lori Parks: Playwright of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Topdog/Underdog." Her most recent work is "365 Days/365 Plays."
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