History

October 29, 2009 9:31 AM

80th anniversary of 1929 stock market crash

MPR's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell joins Midday to discuss the stock market crash of 1929, and the lessons learned -- and not learned from that event. How does our economy today compare to 1929 and what does the future hold?

by Chris Farrell

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October 27, 2009 12:00 AM

Stepping back in time with the history guys

Historians Ed Ayers and Brian Balogh both say they entered the profession to have a better understanding of how the world we live in came to be. That's the driving force behind their scholarship, and the basis for their radio show. They join Midmorning to talk about the enduring lessons of American history.

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October 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Development plans underway for area near Fort Snelling

A tract of land near the old Fort Snelling is getting attention after standing largely neglected for decades. There are some new efforts to preserve and redevelop the historic site.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 17, 2009 12:00 AM

Tales from a socialist childhood

He grew up with the idea that the workers of America would one day rise up, overthrow capitalism, and create a new socialist society. His mother described it as a place where "all skateboards will be free." But author Said Sayrafiezadeh says all he really wanted was to be an average American kid.

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July 10, 2009 3:00 PM

Book by 8th graders follows James gang through Minnesota

For four years, students at Northfield Middle School wrote a book about a failed bank robbery in 1876 by outlaw Jesse James and his gang.

by Tom Weber

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June 3, 2009 11:09 AM

Remembering D-Day

June 6 marks the 65th anniversary of D-Day, the allied landing at Normandy, France in 1944. D-Day marked the first step in the long, allied campaign during World War II to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation. On Midday, we remember D-Day and the soldiers who fought on those beaches.

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June 2, 2009 5:00 PM

A great harvest of food movies screening in Minneapolis

Hundreds of people are expected tonight and tomorrow at Minneapolis screenings of a new movie called "Fresh." It's the first of a string of movies due for release this summer about food, and the debate over its place in our lives.

by Euan Kerr

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May 27, 2009 9:17 AM

Bridge to Somewhere: Lessons from the New Deal

A new American RadioWorks documentary explores the lessons President Obama can learn from FDR's New Deal.

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May 25, 2009 12:00 AM

Historical Society revises budget cuts

The Minnesota Historical Society says it's planning for an 8.6 percent cut in its budget, even though it will receive a $20 million boost from a new sales tax.

by Euan Kerr