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Spanish language radio builds in Minnesota

Spanish language radio builds in Minnesota

You've got to work a little to hear Spanish language radio in the Twin Cities. There's a smattering of programs on community stations. But, if you know where to look, there are now two 24-hour Spanish language stations going head to head for listeners.
by Marisa Helms

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Forum Communications to buy Duluth and Grand Forks papers

Forum Communications to buy Duluth and Grand Forks papers

Fargo based Forum Communications Company will buy the Grand Forks Herald, a North Dakota rival, and the Duluth News Tribune in Minnesota. The company owns nearly 30 newspapers in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin.
by Dan Gunderson and Stephanie Hemphill

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A movie whose women are strong, its men, good-looking

A movie whose women are strong, its men, good-looking

Robert Altman's new movie, "A Prairie Home Companion," gets its local premiere tonight at an invitation-only screening at the Fitzgerald Theater, where the movie is set. Will the film make a splash next to all the summer blockbusters?

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Blogger seeks to fuel politics with 'people power'

Blogger seeks to fuel politics with 'people power'

In an advertisement for his new book, Crashing the Gate, Markos Moulitsas is shown helping a group of people trying to pull a donkey to their side, by kicking it in the rear end. It's more than just a metaphor.
by Tom Crann

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Michele Norris discusses Minnesota roots

Michele Norris discusses Minnesota roots

Michele Norris, cohost of NPR's All Things Considered, grew up in Minnesota and returned this week to deliver a lecture to journalism students at the University of Minnesota, where she got her own start in journalism. She talked to MPR's Tom Crann about life at National Public Radio and her career in media.
by Tom Crann

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Teens look for privacy in public on MySpace.com

Teens look for privacy in public on MySpace.com

Social networking sites are popular with teens, but some of what they post is a big concern for parents. Teens say the material is not for public consumption, but many parents, teachers and others say material posted on the Web is fair game.
by Sea Stachura

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The Current: Live at South by Southwest

The Current: Live at South by Southwest

Mary Lucia is hosting a badge-free and surprise-filled band showcase at South by Southwest today and tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m., with live broadcasts online and on-air starting at 3 p.m. Writer Keith Harris will be updating us during the conference as well.

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Searching for truth in ads

Searching for truth in ads

Ads are meant to persuade, but do they also mislead? Midmorning's first hour guest says there's a way consumers of both political ads and product advertising can guard against being duped.

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George Stoney

George Stoney is a documentary filmmaker who helped establish public access TV in the '70s. He was also a professor at NYU until he was forced into mandatory retirement about twenty years ago at age 70. He's still out there working and learning.

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Transforming talk radio

Some talk radio outlets are trying to pick up audiences with new stations and new voices, including more women.

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