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New novel could make David Mitchell a household name in the US

New novel could make David Mitchell a household name in the US

While he's hugely popular around the world, British novelist David Mitchell is still somewhat of a cult figure in the U.S. His new novel, "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet," may well change that.
by Euan Kerr

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A portrait of Gideon Pond, the first to write the Dakota Language

A portrait of Gideon Pond, the first to write the Dakota Language

Tawaxitu means "friend" in the language of the Dakota Indians. The first person to write those words down was a white missionary named Gideon Pond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe

63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe

Tomorrow marks the 63rd anniversary of a speech given by former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall calling for American assistance in rebuilding Europe after World War II. Marshall went on to craft the Marshall Plan and became an eminent figure in 20th century history. Historian, author and University of Vermont Professor Mark Stoler spoke earlier this year about Marshall and his illustrious career at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.

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Remembering the heyday of the Soo Line

Remembering the heyday of the Soo Line

Winton Forsberg started working for the Soo Line in 1953. In this 1973 interview with Hugh Morgan, the station agent reminisces about the days of carrying passengers and connecting with people.

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Stalin's daughter lives in Wisconsin, new film says

Stalin's daughter lives in Wisconsin, new film says

An independent film is bringing to light a well-kept secret: Soviet dictator Josef Stalin's only daughter has lived incognito for much of the past two decades in small towns in Wisconsin.

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Minn. veteran recalls his role in revealing Holocaust to the world

Minn. veteran recalls his role in revealing Holocaust to the world

Red Wing resident Gordon Fisher enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 to avoid being drafted into the infantry. Toward the end of World War II, he received an assignment that would unveil the atrocities of the Holocaust.
by Elizabeth Baier

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The Supreme Court after Justice Stevens

The Supreme Court after Justice Stevens

Hear the latest news and analysis of Justice Stevens' announcement that he's retiring, followed by former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Justice Stephen Breyer discussing judicial selection at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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Newsmaker: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Newsmaker: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Discovered in a cave in the Judean desert by a Bedouin shepherd more than 60 years ago, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a source of mystery and fascination for biblical scholars, and are the subject of a new exhibition in St. Paul. A local scholar joins Midmorning to explain why the scrolls are so significant.

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Group plans Minn. museum of African American history

Group plans Minn. museum of African American history

A local group is working to open Minnesota's first museum devoted to the state's African American history. They've purchased an historic Minneapolis mansion, and need to complete a $5 million fundraising campaign to turn it into a museum.
by Rupa Shenoy

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