Another round of heavy snow to parts of Minnesota

MPR News is not just a listener supported source of information, it's a resource where listeners are supported. We take you beyond the headlines to the world we share in Minnesota. Become a sustainer today to fuel MPR News all year long.

Gain a Better Understanding of Today

Gallery

President Obama backs Ben Bernanke for another term as Federal Reserve chairman. In a new book, David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal examines the extraordinary steps taken by Bernanke in his effort to stave off the worst financial panic since the Great Depression.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke

The fourth branch of government

Share

Gain a Better Understanding of Today