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• Student veterans wade through bureaucracy to get back to school
  Military veterans shed camo and life threatening situations when they return to Minnesota, but they often face hurdles when they head back to school.September 18, 2006
• Corey Flintoff, back from Iraq
  National Public Radio's Corey Flintoff is back from a month-long reporting trip to Baghdad. He explains what he saw and the challenges of reporting from a war zone.Midday, September 18, 2006
• Slain marine remembered in North Branch service
  Jonathan Benson, 21, died Sept. 9 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio of injuries he suffered in June during his second tour of duty in Iraq.September 17, 2006
• Bush argues anew for legislation covering interrogation of terrorism suspects
  Facing a GOP revolt in the Senate, President Bush urged Congress on Friday to join in backing legislation to spell out strategies for interrogating and trying terror suspects, saying "the enemy wants to attack us again." Listen to his remarks on Midday.Midday, September 15, 2006
• Coast Guard cancels "live fire" exercises
  The action comes as criticism builds on how the agency has handled public notification of its plan to establish permanent safety zones for the drills.September 15, 2006
• Minnesota Marine laid to rest this weekend
  Marine Cpl. Johnathan Benson of North Branch is remembered for his love of the military, and his pride in serving. Benson died last week from injuries he suffered in Iraq a few months ago. His funeral is Sunday.September 15, 2006
• North Korea: looking forward
  North Korea's nuclear capacity continues to cause concern in the international community. In the midst of stalled talks about limiting its nuclear program, Midmorning examines the current power dynamics between North Korea, its neighboring nations and the United States.Midmorning, September 15, 2006
• Inside the war on terrorism
  An inside look at the post-9/11 strategy of the Bush administration reveals some of the successes in the war on terrorism, as well as some of the failures, and provides insight into the unique relationship between George Bush and Dick Cheney.Midmorning, September 12, 2006
• 9-11's changes for business: for the better?
  In the five years since 9-11, a number of industries have ramped up their security measures. But some local companies question the value of the measures they have to take.September 11, 2006
• Five years later, what have we learned?
  The chair and vice chair of the 9/11 Commission, Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton, make a joint appearance at the National Press Club.Midday, September 11, 2006
• Local volunteer reflects on 9/11 five-year anniversary
  A Minnesota man recalls his experiences in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Terry Hildebrandt, director of Social Services for the Twin Cities service area of the Salvation Army, volunteered at Ground Zero for some of the recovery efforts. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.September 11, 2006
• Reflections on Sept. 11
  Relatives of 9/11 victims from Minnesota shared their stories on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, during a remembrance in the Capitol rotunda Monday morning. We hear highlights of that ceremony, and discuss the state of counter-terrorism in the U.S. five years later.Midday, September 11, 2006
• Somber ceremony at Capitol marks anniversary of attacks
  Erik Aamoth and Judy Schneider remember Sept. 11, 2001, by the phone calls that never came.September 11, 2006
• North Branch marine dies months after being injured in Iraq
  Cpl. Johnathan Benson, 21, of North Branch, was injured June 17 when a bomb exploded under his vehicle near Habbaniyah.September 10, 2006
• A receding wave of enlistments
  Following the 9-11 terrorist attacks, patriotism surged in the United States. So too did interest in serving in the U.S. military.September 10, 2006

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