June 16, 2017 - All Things Considered’s Tom Crann provides a recap of the murder trial verdict of Jeronimo Yanez, the St. Anthony police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, a St. Paul suburb.
May 5, 2008 - MPR’s Dan Olson presents the documentary “From 35th Street to Wall Street: Anatomy of a foreclosure,” which looks at subprime mortgage loans and the impact on individuals finding themselves a part of a foreclosure crisis.
October 12, 2001 - MPR's Tom Scheck reports that Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly says he's stepping down after 15 full seasons. Under Kelly's tenure, the Twins won two World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. This year, the Twins finished second in the American League Central, snapping an eight year run of losing seasons.
May 22, 2001 - Minnesota Public Radio's William Wilcoxen reports that a handful of teams are surprising the baseball world with strong starts this season, but none is more surprising than the Twins. The Twin Cities will get a look at the top two teams in baseball, when the Minnesota Twins host the Seattle Mariners at the Metrodome.
January 17, 2001 - Jim Kaat, former Twins broadcaster, and Howard Sinker, MPR sports analyst, discuss Baseball Hall-of-Famer Kirby Puckett. Program also features Kirby’s retirement statement, reports on his election to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and call-in commentary from listeners.
January 16, 2001 - It may be a big day for Minnesota baseball as results of this 2001's Hall of Fame balloting will be announced and two of Minnesota's own…Dave Winfield, a Saint Paul native; and Kirby Puckett, a 12-year star Twin…are strong candidates for enshrinement.
October 29, 1991 - MPR Special Coverage on the Minnesota Twins celebration rally at the Hubert H. Metrodome. Gary Eichten, Howard Sinker, and Bill Wareham give a ‘play by play’ of the event. Program includes numerous interviews and speeches.
October 29, 1991 - MPR’s Gary Eichten narrates an audio montage of the Minnesota Twins World Series celebration at Metrodome. Segment includes speaking clips of MLB announcer Bob Casey, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson, Twins Manager Tom Kelly, and Minnesota Twins players.
October 28, 1991 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on Game 7 of the 1991 World Series, which includes interview clips with Twins Manager Tom Kelly, winning pitcher Jack Morris, and winning pinch-hitter Gene Larkin.
October 28, 1991 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder and reporter Robin Gehl share their thoughts about Game 7 of the 1991 World Series, which ended with the Minnesota Twins defeating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 in extra innings.