Duluth vets seek to honor state's only living Tuskegee Airman The only living Tuskegee Airman in Minnesota, will be a guest of honor at the first Duluth showing of "Red Tails," the new George Lucas film about the pilots. Their military successes helped end segregation in the U.S. military.January 20, 2012
Video: Walter Mondale salutes Gary Eichten Former Vice President Walter Mondale saluted MPR News host Gary Eichten at a special "Midday at Night" program at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 19, 2012, which was held to commemorate Eichten's retirement on Jan. 20.January 20, 2012
Video: Eichten reflects on his career Longtime Minnesota Public Radio Midday host Gary Eichten talks with MPR president Jon McTaggart and offers advice for young journalists as he reflects on his career in radio.January 20, 2012
5 things you don't know about Gary Eichten Today is Gary Eichten's last day at Minnesota Public Radio. After 45 years in the newsroom, Gary is retiring.January 20, 2012
Photos: Gary Eichten retires Gary Eichten is wrapping up more than four decades behind the microphone with Minnesota Public Radio. Here are some of the moments from his last week at work.January 20, 2012
The Gary Eichten collection MPR's Midday host Gary Eichten retires Jan. 20, 2012, after a 45-year broadcasting career.January 20, 2012
Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif. Legendary blues singer Etta James has died in California at age 73, according to her manager. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press that James died early Friday at a California hospital due to complications from leukemia.January 20, 2012
Gary Eichten's last broadcast MPR's Cathy Wurzer and MPR listeners turn the tables and ask questions of legendary MPR host Gary Eichten.Midday, January 20, 2012
Gary Eichten swaps stories with Walter Mondale for final Midday interview Gary Eichten recorded his final interview as MPR's Midday host before a packed crowd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul Thursday night, swapping stories and jokes with former Vice President Walter Mondale.January 20, 2012
Washington Monument gets $7.5M for quake repairs Despite a billionaire history buff's pledge of $7.5 million to speed up repairs on the Washington Monument, officials say the complex work could last until August 2013.January 19, 2012
Urban US Chinatowns wane as Asians head to suburbs America's historic Chinatowns, home for a century to immigrants seeking social support and refuge from racism, are fading as rising living costs, jobs elsewhere and a desire for wider spaces lure Asian-Americans more than ever to the suburbs.January 19, 2012
Fanfare for the regular guy What Gary Eichten brought to MPR was a critical ability to connect with its audience.January 19, 2012