Media

Reporting the news - en Espanol
As Minnesota's Latino population continues to grow, so does the Spanish language media. They play an important role delivering entertainment and news to the Latino community. But there can be challenges that come with covering important stories on sensitive issues.
Whither the newspaper?
After a year of upheaval in the newspaper industry, including the sale of two local dailies, Midday looks at the future of newspapers.
A look back at 2006
Midmorning reviews 2006 with some memorable news items that defined the year.
Hearing America: A century of music on the radio
A century ago, the first radio broadcasts sent music out into the air. Since then, music has dominated America's airwaves and it's been a cultural battleground.
Breaking down barriers
Pioneering sports journalist Christine Brennan talks about working in a male-dominated field and the influence of her tough-talking dad.
Local artist and Best Community Video Blog Vloggy recipient, Chuck Olsen, profiles Minnesota artists
The picture of conflict
Some experts argue that newsrooms are sanitizing images from Iraq and Afghanistan for popular consumption. Midmorning examines the role of graphic war coverage.
Another election, another horse race?
Political reporters talk about hotly contested and nationally watched races in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Michigan. And they reflect on what worked and what didn't in midterm media coverage.
Attack of the political attack ads
From call girls to congressional scandals, candidates have been ramping up the attacks in their campaign ads. Midmorning looks at the techniques used in campaign ads and what kind of impact they really have on viewers.
Paper press endorsements
Newspaper editors talk about their endorsements of gubernatorial candidates.