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Journalist Isabel Wilkerson on the Great Migration

Journalist Isabel Wilkerson on the Great Migration

Isabel Wilkerson was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, for her reporting on the Midwestern floods of 1993. She speaks about her new book, "The Warmth of Other Suns," about the migration of 6 million black Southerners who moved from to the North over a period of six decades beginning around 1915. Wilkerson spent 15 years researching the book and interviewed more than 1,200 people.

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MSNBC's Chris Matthews at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

MSNBC's Chris Matthews at the Westminster Town Hall Forum

MSNBC host and political commentator Chris Matthews speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about his new book about President John F. Kennedy, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." The book highlights episodes of JFK's life with fresh details that have been little discussed until now.

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When radio became a weapon of war

When radio became a weapon of war

Midday presents excerpts from the American RadioWorks documentary, "Battles of Belief in World War II." It focuses on how the radio became a modern weapon of war. The first part of the program is the conclusion to he documentary, "Days of Infamy."

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Days of Infamy: December 7 and 9/11

Days of Infamy: December 7 and 9/11

On the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, Midday presents a special rebroadcast of American RadioWorks 2002 documentary, "Days of Infamy: December 7 and 9/11." It compares the public reactions to both surprise attacks, drawing from recordings made by the Library of Congress.

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Author explores Minnesota's smallest towns

Author Jill Johnson's new book, "Little Minnesota," explores the state's 100 smallest towns.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'11/22/63' : Stephen King on his new time travel book

'11/22/63' : Stephen King on his new time travel book

Stephen King's latest novel, "11/22/63", centers on a man who travels back in time to try to prevent JFK's assassination. King discusses the book and his writing career at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.

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State launches logo contest for Civil War anniversary

State officials have launched a contest to find a logo that they plan to use for commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
by Tim Pugmire

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Photos: Minnesota's Veterans Day remembrance

Photos: Minnesota's Veterans Day remembrance

Gov. Mark Dayton and other state officials honored veterans Friday at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

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Documentary Explores History of North Minneapolis

A new documentary about a unique Minnesota community airs Sunday on Twin Cities Public Television. "Cornerstones: a History of North Minneapolis" explores the people and places that shaped the area.
by Cathy Wurzer

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