February 17, 2015 - The Guthrie Theater announced today it has selected Joseph Haj as its new artistic director. Haj takes over from Joe Dowling who retires in June after 20 years with the Guthrie. Haj is returning to the theater after working there as an actor early in his career.
February 11, 2015 - MPR’s Elizabeth Baier reports on Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, which offers prayers to go in the church parking lot. The church, and others like it, are looking at ways that allow ministers to reach people where it is convenient for them.
December 16, 2014 - Northfield native Siri Hustvedt's latest novel "The Blazing World" examines the life and works of a maverick artist who goes to extreme lengths to gain the recognition she believes she deserves. It's turning up on many best books of 2014 lists. It also examines the overwhelming power of public perception in the art world.
September 12, 2014 - A new production called "Marcus; Or the secret of sweet" opens this weekend at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. It tells the story of a young man wrestling with his identity as he comes of age in a small town in the Louisiana bayou.
February 9, 2012 - MPR’s Elizabeth Baier reports on how some landowners in southeast Minnesota are considering the option of selling or leasing their land to big companies who want to explore the area's natural resources and alternative forms of energy.
December 23, 2010 - MPR’s Kate Smith interviews author Greg Breining and photographer Layne Kennedy about their book “Paddle North,” which explores the Quetico-Boundary Waters. The two discusse the method, madness and philosophy of paddling Minnesota's big lakes and small streams.
May 5, 2009 - MPR’s Kate Smith is joined by Sandy Baum, Liz Pulliam Weston, and Steven Roy Goodman to discuss if higher education is really worth the cost.
March 23, 2007 - A self-guided tour of the brain. A Minnesota writer considers his relationship with his mentally ill stepfather, and explores the way culture views the brain. Guest: Dennis Cass: Author of "Head Case: How I Almost Lost My Mind Trying to Understand My Brain."
August 20, 2003 - On this Mainstreet Radio special report, MPR’s Cathy Wurzer presents “Rekindling the Spirit - The Rebirth of American Indian Spirituality.” Program includes various reports by MPR’s Dan Gunderson and Tom Robertson, and numerous interviews with Native Americans on spiritual beliefs and roots.
August 1, 2002 - The August edition of the MPR series Voices of Minnesota features riverboat captain Bill Bowell (interviewed by William Wilcoxen) and National Park Service Ranger John Anfinson (interviewed by Kate Smith).