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A Minnesotan was taken from us at an early age, leaving a lasting legacy. Then, Minnesota health officials make recommendations about COVID-19 vaccinations. And, the pardons board denies clemency for a Twin Cities professor. [Read Transcript...]
This cult classic TV show has its roots in Minnesota. The premise involves a man who is trapped in space and forced to watch bad movies with the help of his robotic companions, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot. Here’s Autumn haeg [Read Transcript...]
Comedy writer and St. Paul native Max Shulman went from college news, to the New York Times, to a cult classic TV show. A notable creation of Shulman’s is the character Dobie Gillis, a young, wisecracking protagonist featured in several of his novels and short stories. [Read Transcript...]
1975 – St. Paul composer and lyricist Dave Frishberg was known for hits like "I’m Hip" and "Peel Me a Grape." Now he was being asking to write a song for a cartoon music video series, Schoolhouse Rock. And could he make the lyrics about a bill becoming a law? Here’s Britt Aamodt. [Read Transcript...]
