Media

The social networking personality
A new poll shows that a majority of young people believe social networking sites promote narcissism and attention-seeking. Midmorning asks why this generation is considered more self-promoting and over-confident than previous generations.
Trilingual paper reflects changing face of Willmar
In the small city of Willmar, an entrepreneur is trying to fill a niche for the growing population by publishing a paper in English, Spanish and Somali.
Critics, bloggers weigh the future of arts coverage
The movement of arts coverage from traditional media to online arts blogs and independent writers is changing how organizations promote and market their work.
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.
MPR's Tom Crann asks Adam Gurno of Rosemont to describe the image from Sunday's New York Times Magazine that raised suspicions of photo doctoring.
Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities
One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.
After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward
This weekend a large crowd came to Avon, Minnesota, for the special 35th-anniversary broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion.
Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'
Twin Cities movie fans can look forward to a distinctly odd experience tomorrow night as maverick Canadian director Guy Maddin visits for a screening of his film "The Saddest Music in the World."
A critic's take on politics
Frank Rich has spent his career writing sharp and insightful criticism from a left-leaning perspective for The New York Times and Time magazine. He talks about the way politics and culture have collided in the past and may conflict in the future.