Media

Only constant is change for the Star Tribune
Major changes continue at Minnesota's largest newspaper this week. The Star Tribune has reportedly reassigned its readers representative and its longtime editorial page editor is leaving over differences with her boss. MPR's Tom Crann talks with media analyst David Brauer about the turmoil at the Star Tribune.
Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson's Game Plan
This weekend Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson faces a new challenge. Known as a professional wrestler and an action movie star, he's now trying family comedy. Johnson is going through a full-scale transformation for the role.
New online newspaper to launch in Minnesota
An online newspaper specializing in Minnesota news and insight articles will launch later this year. Called MinnPost.com, it has a roster of well-known regional reporters lined up to provide content.
Whither the newspaper?
Rupert Murdoch has made a $5 billion bid for The Wall Street Journal, perhaps the most notable among recent changes in ownership of dailies. We'll talk with a former editor about the future of the newspaper industry.
Paper cutting
Newspapers across the country are cutting staff. Long-time Star Tribune reporters Eric Black and Sharon Schmickle left the paper in June. They talk about their newspaper careers covering national and international news.
What social networks say about us
The variety of online social networks continues to expand. Midmorning examines how kids and teens are using these networks over time, and how their networks change with their needs.
All about email
A journalist and a publisher say emails are not as carefully crafted as they should be, and sometimes the results are disastrous.
Lou Dobbs, live from the National Press Club
Lou Dobbs, political commentator and host of CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight," is best known for his strong views on globalization, immigration and health care. He talks about politics and the economy during a live speech at the National Press Club.