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A story of tragedy and grace

A story of tragedy and grace

When accidents happen in the Maine woods, the park wardens there can call on a chaplain uniquely qualified to help with grieving families. That's because the chaplain herself experienced the sudden loss of her Maine state trooper husband.

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The chemistry of philanthropy

The chemistry of philanthropy

In a career that has taken her from the fields of rural Georgia to the corporate boardroom, Reatha Clark King has had to overcome the obstacles imposed on her because of her race and gender. She says her background and experience has made her "the ultimate door opener."

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'America's Mission: The Struggle to Spread Democracy'

'America's Mission: The Struggle to Spread Democracy'

The latest America Abroad documentary from host Ray Suarez explores the historical efforts of the U.S. to spread global democracy.

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Macalester College honors history-making coach

Macalester College honors history-making coach

Macalester College in St. Paul is honoring a former football coach that made history. Don Hudson was the nation's first black head football coach at a predominently white college when he led the Macalester team from 1971-1975. The school is marking the milestone this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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White Earth Nation welcomes adoptees home

White Earth Nation welcomes adoptees home

Across the nation, thousands of American Indian children were adopted into non-Indian homes. The White Earth Nation is making a special effort to reconnect those adoptees with their birth families and culture.
by Dan Gunderson

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Keillor advocates for historic preservation

Keillor advocates for historic preservation

Garrison Keillor, the host of the public radio program A Prairie Home Companion, spoke recently to the National Trust for Historic Preservation conference. He says historic preservation is important not only for the beautification of our cities, but also for the health of our communities.

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University of St. Thomas says 'no' to Desmond Tutu

University of St. Thomas says 'no' to Desmond Tutu

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu won't be speaking at the University of St. Thomas in April because school officials are worried his views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would offend the Jewish community, a school official said.

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Sputnik and the beginning of the space age

Sputnik and the beginning of the space age

On the 50th anniversary of the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite, Midday examines its historical and political role in starting the global space race.

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What to do if you're facing foreclosure

What to do if you're facing foreclosure

Richard Todd, vice president for the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis, spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about reforming the mortgage market and what people should do if they're facing foreclosure.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

A federal judge granted class-action status to a lawsuit alleging that Target Corp. is breaking California and federal law by failing to make its Web site usable for the blind.

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