Watergate figure Colson dies at 80 Charles Colson, the tough-as-nails special counsel to President Richard Nixon who went to prison for his role in a Watergate-related case and became a Christian evangelical helping inmates, has died. He was 80.April 21, 2012
Calif. 'rudest waiter' eatery may stay open A San Francisco Chinese restaurant once known for having "the world's rudest waiter" may not be closing for good after all.April 21, 2012
The Week in Commentary A summary of this week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.April 21, 2012
NPR's David Welna: From Waseca to Washington NPR reporter David Welna snapped pictures of the young man introducing him today at Carleton College in Northfield. The young man was Welna's son, a student at the college where Welna graduated in 1980. Welna the elder was at the school giving the convocation address to students this morning.April 20, 2012
MPR News photos of the week This week, a late-season snowstorm hit northeastern Minnesota, Cirrus finally got funding to develop a personal jet and politicians debated repairing the State Capitol building.April 20, 2012
Alabama bans beer brand over dirty name on label The state alcoholic beverage control agency said Thursday it has banned the sale of the Dirty Bastard brand of beer in the state because of the profanity on its label.April 20, 2012
Saving a pet, but at what cost? Advances in veterinary medicine are prolonging the lives of many pets, but can be very costly. Is there a limit to what we should spend to treat our pets?The Daily Circuit, April 18, 2012
Advice from Washington Post's Carolyn Hax Have you recently suffered through a torturous family get-together? Are you dealing with a paranoid significant other? Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax joined The Daily Circuit for calls.The Daily Circuit, April 17, 2012
A look at modern workplace design Workspace design is more than just a pretty picture, new paint, updated desks or moving to a new energy-efficient building. It's about accommodating the way we work and is a reflection of an organization's culture.The Daily Circuit, April 17, 2012
Mommy wars and Ann Romney When Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen said Ann Romney hadn't worked "a day in her life," it set off a firestorm of controversy about women's work. What are the choices working moms have to make?The Daily Circuit, April 17, 2012
Security Hospital confirms patient death A 59-year-old man died at the Minnesota Security Hospital on Sunday, the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Tuesday.April 17, 2012