Sports & Leisure from Minnesota Public Radio

Two veterans reflect on military's policy on gays

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:13:37 -0500

Don't ask, don't tell has been law for gay men and women in the military since the Clinton administration. Two gay veterans talk about how the policy has affected their lives.

Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:49:32 -0500

About 50 female Republicans gathered at the Mall of America Tuesday for a fashion show and fundraiser for battered women.

With more free time, delegates network, see the sights

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:12:00 -0500

After the Monday evening sessions of the RNC were canceled because of Hurricane Gustav, delegates suddenly found themselves with extra time on their hands.

RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:14:25 -0500

With all those extra hours to spare on the first day of the RNC, convention-goers are spending more time getting to know the city and opening their wallets there. At least, that's what civic boosters and business owners were hoping for.

Gustav or not, RNC partiers party on

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:06:09 -0500

Hurricane Gustav may have given the Republican National Convention a less celebratory tone, but that doesn't mean the RNC will be completely devoid of fun.

Businesses offer mixed reviews on summer tourism season

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:10:44 -0500

Observers say more Minnesotans took vacations closer to home, but travelers were also more selective on how they spent their money.

Minnesota State Fair in 360 degrees

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:27:33 -0500

Minnesota Public Radio captures a panoramic view of the curiosities at the Minnesota State Fair.

High school football season starts in Minnesota

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:27:23 -0500

Games on Thursday and Friday night will kick off this year's high school football season.

Back from Beijing

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:02:06 -0500

Writer Jay Weiner has covered every Winter and Summer Olympics since 1984. He's just returned from covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and he joins Midday to share his stories.

Silence and meditation amid convention chaos

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:40:21 -0500

Just like the DNC, Meditate 08! brings in high-profile speakers to inspire attendees. But instead of roaring cheers, the sign of approval here is contemplative silence.

2008 Summer Olympics Day 15

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:26:38 -0500

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 15

Talking sports at the State Fair

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:05:35 -0500

MPR Sports analyst Howard Sinker joins Midday for his annual State Fair show to talk all things sports.

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 14

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:56:58 -0500

Slideshow: 2008 Summer Olympics Day 14

A sesquicentennial choral tour of Minnesota

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500

Audiences at the State Fair on Saturday can tour Minnesota through choral music. Six choirs from around Minnesota will perform specially commissioned music reflecting the diverse histories, landscapes and people of the state.

Minneapolis 311 service will expand during Republican National Convention

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:19:28 -0500

The Minneapolis 311 service will expand to much of the metro area during the Republican National Convention in early September.