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Tracing your family's roots may soon get a lot more expensive

Tracing your family's roots may soon get a lot more expensive

Access to some genealogical records kept by the U.S. government may get a lot more expensive, especially for those seeking family records for immigrants from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.
by David Greene

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Somber ceremony marks 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Somber ceremony marks 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Organizers of the public event at the Hawaii naval base said attendees included about a dozen survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack, the youngest of whom are now in their late 90s.
by The Associated Press

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Historic James J. Hill Center on sale for the first time in its history

Historic James J. Hill Center on sale for the first time in its history

Originally a reference library, in more recent years the building has served as a popular wedding, event and nonprofit business center. But in July, the center closed to the public after serving St. Paul for 98 years, citing financial struggles.
by MPR News Staff

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Eat like the ancient Babylonians: Researchers cook up nearly 4,000-year-old recipes

Eat like the ancient Babylonians: Researchers cook up nearly 4,000-year-old recipes

Written on four tablets, three of which date back no later than 1730 B.C., the recipes are considered to be the oldest known. And they taste pretty good, says a scholar who re-created them.
by Maria Godoy, Peter Breslow and Scott Simon

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Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90

The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.
by The Associated Press

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APM Reports documentary: 'Soldiers for Peace'

APM Reports documentary: 'Soldiers for Peace'

APM Reports documentary "Soldiers for Peace" takes a deep look at why a significant number of Vietnam veterans felt compelled to oppose the war rather than simply try to put it behind them when they returned home.
by MPR News Staff

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