Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 A CBS executive says retired CBS anchorman
Walter Cronkite, "the most trusted man in America," has died at
his home in New York. He was 92.July 17, 2009
Rethinking chronic pain relief An FDA panel recommends sweeping restrictions on a widely used over the counter painkiller, acetamenophin, and eliminating prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet. How will these limitations reframe the way doctors treat chronic pain and prevent addiction?Midmorning, July 17, 2009
Buzz Aldrin recalls his mission to the moon Forty years ago today, NASA's Apollo 11 spacecraft launched, beginning Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's historic mission to the moon. MPR's Tom Crann talked with Aldrin about his most vivid memories of going to the moon.July 16, 2009
Bothered and bewildered A longtime fan feels let down by the latest movie in the "Harry Potter" series.July 16, 2009
Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp Quarterback Brett Favre tells The Associated Press
he is not yet ready to commit to playing with the Minnesota Vikings this season, but will decide before July 30 when training camp begins.July 15, 2009
Former Minn. lawmaker and ag commissioner dies Former state Rep. Elton Redalen, a
southeastern Minnesota dairy farmer who served as agriculture commissioner under Gov. Arne Carlson, has died. He was 83.July 13, 2009
Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has been hired as head coach of the New Jersey Devils NHL team -- for the second time.July 13, 2009
Minneapolis homeless shelter avoids closure Families Moving Forward, a Minneapolis-based family homeless shelter, staved off closure this month after a precipitous drop in funding earlier in the year.July 10, 2009
Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon Thousands of athletes, spectators and vendors will descend on the Twin Cities this weekend for one of Minnesota's signature summer athletic events.July 10, 2009
At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive At an age where most people are counting their retirement dollars, Thom Weddle of Burnsville is counting miles. And he's not about to stop.July 10, 2009
25 years later, Ferraro reflects on groundbreaking nomination Twenty-five years ago this Sunday, Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale made history when he announced he'd chosen Geraldine Ferraro, a woman, to be his running mate.July 10, 2009