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Lifestyle

What was life like in the Great Depression?

What was life like in the Great Depression?

In Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum, American RadioWorks executive editor Stephen Smith hosted an event called "Hard Times and Pastimes." He asked economics correspondent Chris Farrell and a group of historians to talk about what life was like for individuals living in the Great Depression.

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Grown ups come out to play at Studio Bricolage

Grown ups come out to play at Studio Bricolage

Tomorrow evening, a group of adults will gather in a workshop in South Minneapolis just to make stuff. Studio Bricolage caters to grown-ups who have taken their children to crafts classes and alwys felt an urge to join in. This Friday's theme is paper, and visitors will be able, amongst other things, to learn how to make full-size paper suits.
by Euan Kerr

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Take-out, cheap eats, and fine dining

Take-out, cheap eats, and fine dining

Restaurants respond to a down economy with innovative dishes, weekend specials and even a few new business openings. The Twin Cities top food critics share their picks and favorite new dining strategies.

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Minn. grandmother: Make fishing free for elders

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would let all Minnesota residents age 90 or older fish for free.
by Tim Pugmire

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Book explores life-changing movies

Book explores life-changing movies

A couple of years ago, Variety magazine editor Robert Hofler began asking prominent people what movies changed their lives. Hofler first published the responses in a column in Variety. Now he's produced an entire book called "The Movie that Changed My Life."
by Euan Kerr

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A March pilgrimage reveals resurgent wildlife

A March pilgrimage reveals resurgent wildlife

Chaucer says April is the month for pilgrimages. But Peter Smith prefers to set out on a late March afternoon. Smith makes his March pilgrimage through the beautiful Minnesota countryside -- wildlife and all.
by Peter Smith

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Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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People-watching is the goal of a U of M student group

People-watching is the goal of a U of M student group

A student group at the University of Minnesota is dedicated to people-watching. Learning is involved.
by Tim Post

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'Mama D' dies at 94

Giovanna D'Agostino, better known as Mama D, gained fame for her Italian restaurant in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis. Every year on St. Joseph's Day, she would throw open the doors of her restaurant and give thousands of needy people a free meal.

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Slideshow: St. Patrick's Day in St. Paul

Slideshow: St. Patrick's Day in St. Paul

The young, the old and even the canines came out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown St. Paul.

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