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• News Cut: The women of World War II
  Though many are not recognized as veterans, many Minnesota women went to war in WWII. Bob Collins begins a series of profiles of some of them, starting with Virginia Claudon Allen, who was 'GI Jill' to thousands of servicemen in Burma.April 26, 2008
• Zimbabwean discusses the turmoil back home
  Munya Munochiveyi, who is finishing up his Ph.D. in history at the University of Minnesota, is a member of the Movement for Democratic Change.April 25, 2008
• A story of liberation
  Tomorrow, Minnesotan Patrick Dewane presents a one-man play at the Minnesota History Center called "The Mushroom Picker: A Family Story about World War II." It's part of the History Center's ongoing exploration of Minnesota's Greatest Generation.April 25, 2008
• Mayo Clinic joins group battling war injuries
  The Mayo Clinic will develop new medical treatments for Americans injured in war. The Mayo Clinic has joined a consortium called the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine.April 18, 2008
• 'Business of the Bomb'
  American RadioWorks investigates the new nuclear threat and the global nuclear black market in a new documentary titled, "Business of the Bomb: The Modern Nuclear Marketplace."Midday, April 18, 2008
• Dalai Lama gives surprise message in Rochester
  The Dalai Lama's visit prompted demonstrations outside of Mayo Clinic by both Tibetan and pro-China demonstrators.April 16, 2008
• America's role in the world
  Republican Senator Chuck Hagel discusses his position on foreign policy, national security and his goal of improving America's image abroad.Midmorning, April 15, 2008
• Coleman wants Iraq to take bigger share of costs
  Sen. Norm Coleman said that he will sign on to legislation that would restrict future reconstruction dollars for Iraq to loans instead of grants.April 15, 2008
• A critical look at U.S. foreign policy, from a former CIA agent
  Former CIA operative Michael Scheuer argues in his controversial new book that American foreign policy, from the Clinton administration through the presidency of George W. Bush, has helped strengthen Osama bin Laden.Midmorning, April 15, 2008
• Governor visits Minn. Guard stationed in Kosovo
  Gov. Tim Pawlenty is traveling this weekend in Kosovo, where he is meeting with soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard.April 12, 2008
• Minnesota soldier died in Iraq
  An Army specialist from St. Paul died of injuries suffered in Iraq, the Defense Department reported Friday. He was the 72nd person with strong Minnesota ties to die in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.April 11, 2008
• The President's progress report on Iraq
  Midday broadcasts President Bush's address to the nation on the war in Iraq. International security expert Colin Kahl of Georgetown University offers analysis of the President's remarks.Midday, April 10, 2008
• Tibetan activists to hold vigil today at state capitol
  Activists angered over China's crackdown on demonstrators have tried to disrupt the global torch run building up to the Beijing Olympics. Tibetans will hold vigils, protests, and prayers around the world today, including an event at the State Capitol in St. Paul this afternoon.April 10, 2008
• Conversation with Rep. John Kline about Iraq hearings
  A conversation with Minnesota's 2nd District congressman John Kline. He joined us to talk about the testimony Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker delivered to lawmakers this week regarding the Iraq War.April 10, 2008
• A translators journey through Darfur
  In the summer of 2003 Daoud Hari fled as government helicopters and armed horsemen attacked his village in Darfur. Several family members died in the assault. He wanted the world to know what was happening.April 8, 2008

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