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Edward Curtis, driven by a dream

10.10.2008 06:38    minnesota.publicradio.org
The American photographer thought big and he set out to document the North American Indian, and made it his life's work. Author Alan Cheuse has written a new novel based on Curtis' and will be in the Twin Cities as



Twin Cities surrounded by composer Portman's music

10.10.2008 06:37    minnesota.publicradio.org
Academy Award winning composer Rachel Portman may live in London, but her work is all over the Twin Cities right now. She wrote music for "The Duchess", the Kiera Knightley period drama showing at area movie theaters.

Talking Volumes with Richard Russo

10.10.2008 06:37    minnesota.publicradio.org
Author Richard Russo joins Kerri Miller as part of the Talking Volumes regional book club. Russo's latest book, just out in paperback, is "Bridge of Sighs."

Inside political strategy

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
The second in a series of conversations with political insiders who look skeptically at the path of their party. The economy is once again the focus for Democrats as it was when Paul Begala helped get Bill Clinton elected in

Dozens of school districts seeking tax hikes next month

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
Thousands of voters across the state will decide on Nov. 4 whether to raise their property taxes for local school district.

Poll finds split on outdoors amendment

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
A new Minnesota Public Radio News/University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute poll shows the level of support might not be sufficient to pass a constitutional amendment.

Coleman shifts position on Social Security

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
DFL Senate candidate Al Franken is criticizing Republican Sen. Norm Coleman on Social Security.

Report finds Perpich Center lacks financial safeguards

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
A new audit finds a state run high school in suburban Golden Valley is not adequately safeguarding its own financial systems.

St. Paul's insurance policy paying off as RNC lawsuits loom

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
A second activist will begin the process of suing the city of St. Paul over police action during the RNC, but taxpayers won't pay any of the legal fees or losses stemming from the suits.

Minnesota politicians getting rid of Petters donations

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
Several of Minnesota's most prominentpoliticians from both political parties are returning donationsfrom businessman Tom Petters or donating the money to charity.

Walz, Davis spar in Minn.'s 1st District

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Dr. Brian Davis clashed on Social Security, oil drilling and other issues in their first one-on-one debate.

Mille Lacs stands by decision on ousted executive

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Mille Lacs Band Assembly stands by yesterday's decision to remove Melanie Benjamin as chief executive of the tribe. A petition with supporting Benjamin's removal, outlines several instances where she allegedly used tribal money for personal use.

Economy in question

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
The deep troubles plaguing the U.S. financial markets are spreading to the global economy. Midday explores the lastest developments in the U.S. and global economic crisis.

Economic pain stresses people and services

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
The number of people seeking food, shelter, medical care and other necessities is up and social service agencies are feeling the demand.

USDA allows 'split status' for bovine TB in Minn.

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
The split status is expected to help most of Minnesota's producers by lessening costly testing requirements for the disease.

Poll shows Minnesotans fear economic outlook

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
A Minnesota Public Radio News and University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute poll indicates nearly one quarter of Minnesotans are scared because of the turmoil in the financial markets.

Twin Ports having weak year for grain shipping

10.10.2008 06:36    minnesota.publicradio.org
Last year, the port loaded about 3 million tons of grain, mostly onto oceangoing ships. This year, it may be lucky to load 2 million tons.

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