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St. Paul restaurant lives on

St. Paul has had a slew of restaurant closings this year: Fhima's, Margaux and A Rebours. In one St. Paul neighborhood, patrons were upset when their local restaurant, 128 cafe closed. Now as the restaurant re-opens, local foodies are discussing the importance of neighborhood restaurants to the neighborhood, and to the city.
by Roseanne Pereira

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Different housing market, new issues

Different housing market, new issues

More foreclosed homes on the market mean a different twist on inspecting those homes. John Trostle finds many lack copper pipes, presumably stolen. Homes that stand empty may need a lot of fixing before lenders agree to a mortgage.

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Central American bird roosting in Two Harbors neighborhood

Central American bird roosting in Two Harbors neighborhood

The inca dove thrives in an area stretching from Central America to the American Southwest. So what's it doing in Two Harbors?
by Tom Crann

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Guitar hero, Leo Kottke

Known as one of the world's great guitar virtuosos, Leo Kottke combines jazz, folk, and blues elements to create a style that's all his own. He joins Kerri Miller on Midmorning to discuss his unique sound.

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American RadioWorks producer talks about the new documentary - "Wanted: Parents"

The latest documentary from American Radio Works "Wanted:Parents" follows two teenagers through their journey to find a forever-home before they age out of the foster care system.
by Cathy Wurzer and Catherine Winter

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Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead is celebrated Thursday all across Latin America and one Minneapolis non-profit is mounting a celebration of its own.
by Roseanne Pereira

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Minnesota history writer Dave Kenney

Minnesota history writer Dave Kenney will be in the studio to talk to Gary Eichten about his newest book, "Twin Cities Picture Show: A Century of Moviegoing"

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The intrepid traveler

The intrepid traveler

Travel guru Rick Steves imparts his extensive travel wisdom about the destinations that excite him now: Turkey and India. He also has advice for European travelers.

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Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

A new biography of Charles Schulz reveals a complicated man who created a comic masterpiece. The St. Paul native never lost his Midwestern sensibility and insecurity, according to a biographer who was granted full access to Schulz's papers.

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State picks up bill for butchering, if hunters donate their game

State picks up bill for butchering, if hunters donate their game

The gun deer hunting season begins on Nov. 3 in Minnesota. The venison donation program, in which hunters give deer meat to food shelves, has been around for three years. But this year, for the first time, the state is picking up the cost of butchering the animals.
by Perry Finelli

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