MPR News photos of the week A Minnesota man convicted of triple murder was sentenced and union workers at American Crystal Sugar voted down a contract offer this week.November 4, 2011
The evolution of comic books As technology continues to develop, comic books are slowly being transformed. We discuss how media is changing comic books and the ways that comics can be used in academia.Midmorning, November 4, 2011
Midmorning LIVE CHAT: Teenage brains For decades, research has told us that teens do what they do because their brains don't work like adult brains. There's new research detailing those differences. What does it tell us? How does it help you understand the teens in your life?November 3, 2011
President James Garfield: a tale of madness, medicine and the murder of a president On the 130th anniversary of his death, a best-selling author tells the story of President James Garfield. He was born into poverty and rose to become President. Four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back. Candice Millard joins us to discuss her new novel, Destiny of the Republic.Midmorning, November 2, 2011
How does Minnesota rank? All those lists are little more than advertising Sure, there are rankings that matter, like a study that found Minneapolis has the widest gap between minority and white unemployment (tied with Memphis). But others, including how enthusiastic we are about our baseball team? Not so much.November 1, 2011
Garrison Keillor remembers Tom Keith: 'Serious about silliness' The "Prairie Home Companion" says Tom Keith, who died suddenly on Sunday, "was an ex-Marine (who could do a fine drill instructor), a good golfer, a sturdy, reliable, can-do colleague, a gifted performer with the unassuming demeanor of a stagehand. Whenever Tom came onstage for a sketch, I could see the audience's heads turn in his direction.November 1, 2011
US celebrates Statue of Liberty's 125th birthday Scores of people waved tiny flags after taking
the oath of U.S. citizenship at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, 125 years after the iconic American symbol welcoming visitors and immigrants was dedicated.October 29, 2011