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In honor of his last day, interviews with authors by executive editor Mike Edgerly

In honor of his last day, interviews with authors by executive editor Mike Edgerly

MPR News executive editor Mike Edgerly had a 27-year career here, and Thursday is his last day. Listen in to two interviews he conducted with authors Mark Bowden and James Welch.
by MPR News Staff

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Ask a 'sotan: How did George Hormel, grandfather of Spam, get to Minnesota?

Ask a 'sotan: How did George Hormel, grandfather of Spam, get to Minnesota?

Hormel, the company that brought the world Spam (the eating kind) and other meaty meals, makes its home in Austin, Minn. The writings of a young George Hormel reveal just why this international food giant ended up here.
by Matt Mikus

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African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the start of the African American Studies department at the University of Minnesota. The University established the department in 1969, but only after pressure and protests from black student activists.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough on values learned at St. John's

Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough on values learned at St. John's

Stillwater, Minnesota native Denis McDonough was President Barack Obama's chief of staff and said a good chief of staff needs to know history, have some perspective and tell the president the hard truth.
by MPR News Staff

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Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

An event hosted by longtime MPR host Gary Eichten. His guests were former Republican U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger and writer Lori Sturdevant, who've co-written a new book titled, "When Republicans Were Progressive."
by MPR News Staff

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