MPR news photos of the week Teens in north Minneapolis, a walk around Lake Superior, and flooding were in the news this week.September 26, 2010
This dad rocks: Man's agate collection on display Lyndon Johnson has been collecting agates, fossilized coral and quartzfor about 17 years, a hobby inspired by his daughters. His collection is on display at the Benton County Historical Society and Museum.September 25, 2010
The strange story of 'The World's Angriest RV Salesman' A new movie explores the story of Jack Rebney, the man known on the Internet as the "angriest RV salesman in the world," and reveals his Minnesota roots.September 24, 2010
Freed hiker talks of year in Iran prison Her 410 days of solitary confinement in an
Iranian prison were mostly cramped quarters and endless monotony,
but Sarah Shourd chooses to savor the few moments of joy: a
proposal from her boyfriend and a birthday celebration complete
with a chocolate cake.September 24, 2010
The pricetag of happiness? $75,000 A new study out of Princeton University shows that money can help with happiness, but only to a point. That point, the researchers say, is around $75,000 in annual household income. Above that, more cash doesn't necessarily mean better "emotional well-being."Midmorning, September 24, 2010
NPR's Scott Simon on adoption: 'It's been a wonderful, emotional experience' Most of us know Scott Simon as the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. But in his new book "Baby, we were meant for each other" he explores another hugely important part of his life - as an adoptive father.September 23, 2010
American hiker wants to meet with Iran president An American woman held in Iran for more than 13
months and accused of espionage says she wants to meet with Iranian
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad while he's in
New York.September 23, 2010
Another research bear killed in Minn. The death of a second research bear in
northeastern Wisconsin has drawn hundreds of posts on a Facebook
page dedicated to the bear's sister.September 22, 2010