April 24, 2009 - MPR’s Laura Yuen profiles Somali activist Omar Jamal, who has both supporters and detractors inside his own community. Yuen tracks Jamal's media footprint and has this profile.
August 11, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles the Minneapolis band The Pines. Roberts interviews co-founders Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt about Midwestern music sensibilities and their album "Tremolo."
October 2, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Grant Cutler and Maggie Morrison, the duo that make up the Minneapolis synth-pop duo Lookbook. The two share thoughts on creating an ‘80s sound and their love for Phil Collins.
November 13, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Solid Gold, a Minneapolis-based indie rock band with an electronic pop and R&B sound. Roberts speaks with band members about experimenting with pop music formulas. Roberts also interviews local music critic about band’s ascension.
December 22, 2009 - Singer-songwriter and steel guitarist Cam Waters died in Minneapolis, at the age of 51. MPR’s Tom Crann interviews one of Water’s musical friends, guitarist Dave "Dakota" Hull, who shares his reflections on the late musician.
January 15, 2010 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles Twin Cities musician and educator Cyril Paul. A native of Trinidad, Paul has lived in Minnesota for more than 50 years performing the music of his homeland and also serving as a music resource person in schools and churches.
January 29, 2010 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Accordo, the renonwned Twin Cities chamber ensemble. Roberts interviews members of group about their intimate connection while performing together.
March 10, 2010 - Midday features a rebroadcast of two Voices of Minnesota stories about women in World War II. Program includes the profiles, interviews, and a brief NPR report on Women Airforce Service Pilots.
June 11, 2010 - MPR’s Brandt Williams profiles Jamil Jackson, who manages a basketball league where he mentors youth through a program called Change Equals Opportunity. Every week, Jackson convenes the program and basketball league at the Jerry Gamble Boys and Girls Club in north Minneapolis.
June 29, 2010 - MPR’s Laura Yuen profiles Mee Moua, the nation's first Hmong-American elected to a state legislature, who has decided not to run for re-election after serving eight years. Laura Yuen recently talks with Moua to find out what her departure means for the Hmong politics in Minnesota -- and what's next in life for her.