‘Deadly Reunion’ builds on TV-news past, cold-case file
A retired detective planted the seeds for former WCCO journalist Ron Handberg’s fifth novel.
MinnPost Asks
MinnPost Asks is an occasional series that features Q&A interviews with interesting and newsworthy people with some sort of connection to Minnesota. Most will be from our community, but some will be Minnesotans living and working elsewhere. The folks will range from those with high-visibility positions to behind-the-scenes individuals who don’t get a lot of publicity but who are leading rich lives and who have something interesting and insightful to say.
Brother Ali: Don’t let all ‘the stuff of life’ get in the way of an education
The 33-year-old Twin Cities rapper, working now to get his high school diploma, is helping the Minneapolis school district reach out to dropouts with its new “We Want You Back” campaign.
At NYC’s Public Theater, free Shakespeare — and a goal of making all of its productions free
NEW YORK —Artistic Director Oskar Eustis talks of this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park — and remembers a mind-blowing ‘West Side Story’ and many second acts at the Guthrie during his youth in Minnesota.
Thai population polarized as Bangkok violence rages
Because of the political violence on Bangkok’s streets, a trip by 19 U of M students to a seminar in Thailand was canceled. Their professor provides context.
Related: Bangkok smolders day after crackdown on protesters
New Yorkers loving ‘Cinematic Titanic’ with reunited Satellite of Love crew
If you’re under 25 or over 40, these words might not mean anything to you, but to those of us in between who grew up watching “Mystery Science Theater 3000” on Comedy Central, news of Hodgson’s return is nothing short of a miracle.
Liberian-American mayor makes history in tiny Hampton
On the day President Obama was elected, Hampton, Minn., resident Paye Flomo also made history as the nation’s first Liberian-American mayor. He talked about his experiences.
Journalist? ‘I don’t like the word’
NEW YORK — The New York Times media critic, former crack addict, cancer survivor and best-selling author, discusses his complicated relationship with the Twin Cities, why he relates to Sarah Palin and his latest addiction, the iPad.
Is our food supply at risk to a terror attack?
Homeland Security has granted $20 million to the University of Minnesota’s center for food protection. We talked to the center’s director about risks to our food supply.
Teacher, coach and activist talks about politics and the classroom
Roy Magnuson is well known at Como High School in St. Paul as a longtime social studies teacher and coach. He’s also known for his political activity. We talked about how he got involved in politics and how it influences his classroom work.
Author/educator Olson’s latest project captures images, stories of Haitians
The same concerns that propelled her professional passions, including issues of diversity and racism, drive her recent endeavors.
‘Drink This’ author riffs on food trends, guilty pleasures
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl predicts local, chef-made frozen takeout — and recalls a ‘Fawlty Towers’ moment.
Boehlke comes off sabbatical renewed for Jungle’s 20th year
For Boehlke, who thought of starting the theater while on a Mexico beach in ’86, a lot of work is yet to be done.
A change of heart for Minneapolis board member on the value of school competition
“I no longer think that competition is appropriate for many reasons,” he says. “The most compelling one is that education is not necessarily a market. A business must concentrate on its most profitable customers.