State to continue providing funds for honor guard at veterans' funerals The Legislature and governor had cut the program's funding for the next two years, but the Veterans Affairs commissioner said his organization will continue to provide funds to veteran service groups for funerals.August 31, 2011
MPR State Fair booth: Ask the Vet Veterinarian Dr. Kate An Hunter and her agility and obedience champion dog Ansel join Gary Eichten at the MPR State Fair booth to answer questions about pet care.Midday, August 29, 2011
Spotlight on chief of police at fairgrounds Art Blakey, chief of the State Fair Police, and his daughter Brooke are two of the year-round members of the force.August 26, 2011
Global Attitudes Towards Islamic Immigrants After the spring attacks in Norway and in anticipation of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in NYC, we're looking at attitudes around the world toward Islamic immigrants. What are the dominant views of Muslims and how they are they shaped?Midmorning, August 25, 2011
State fair stages prep for severe weather safety This year, there are more than a dozen bands set to play outdoor evening grandstand shows at the Minnesota State Fair. And the fair's deputy general manager Renee Pearson says fair-goers are safe.August 24, 2011
Working for a bonus to give it away If you're lucky enough to have a job and earn a bonus, there are plenty of places to spend your extra money. But would you give it to someone else? We examine research on a novel approach called pro-social incentives.Midmorning, August 24, 2011
The value of failure Life doesn't always turn out as planned, and many of today's challenges can't be solved with ready made solutions. In his new book, economist Tim Harford argues that an adaptive, trial-and-error approach to the challenges we face could be the key to thriving in a complex world.Midmorning, August 23, 2011
Q&A: Gary Eichten Nobody can stay on the radio forever. Not even Gary Eichten, who announced his retirement from MPR.August 22, 2011