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Title: Bruce Tiffany, Redwood Falls, Minn.
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Windy Roberts, Morris, Minn.
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Verna Toenyan, Long Prairie, Minn. - Part 1

Title: Verna Toenyan, Long Prairie, Minn. - Part 1
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Verna Toenyan, Long Prairie, Minn. - Part 2

Title: Verna Toenyan, Long Prairie, Minn. - Part 2
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquinville, Northfield, Minn.

Title: Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquinville, Northfield, Minn.
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Patrick Moore, Montevideo, Minn.
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Charles Marohn, Baxter, Minn. - Part 2
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Charles Marohn, Baxter, Minn. - Part 1
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Michael Dagan, Hewitt, Minn.
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Lisa Weiskopf and Simone Senogles, Bemidji, Minn.

Title: Lisa Weiskopf and Simone Senogles, Bemidji, Minn.
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Kelly Asche, Hancock, Minn.
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Joe Buttweiler, Lutsen, Minn.
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Title: Ann Thompson, Milan, Minn.
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Fighting for an American Countryside - Voices from Minnesota

Title: Fighting for an American Countryside - Voices from Minnesota
Runtime: 13:26
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: from "Fighting for an American Countryside" by Ground Level and MPR News.
http://mpr.org/americancountryside
Video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber - ackermangruber.com
People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

An MPR News Ground Level project

By Jennifer Vogel
Photos and video by Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber

Cathy Wurzer talks with astronauts Karen Nyberg and Chris Cassidy

Title: Cathy Wurzer talks with astronauts Karen Nyberg and Chris Cassidy
Runtime: 6:53
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Cathy Wurzer talks with Minnesota native and astronaut Karen Nyberg and fellow astronaut Chris Cassidy as they are aboard the International Space Station Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.

Title: Cube Critics review 'The Smurfs 2'
Runtime: 2:58
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr discusses gang affiliation, fatherhood issues and gender inequities in "The Smurfs 2" during this week's Cube Critics.

I do: After midnight, same-sex couples share their vows in Minneapolis

Title: I do: After midnight, same-sex couples share their vows in Minneapolis
Runtime: 1:37
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: As the clock struck midnight August 1, and same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota, dozens of couples said, "I do." MPR News asked a handful of them to read their wedding vows in front of a camera.

Title: Behind the Scenes at Park Tool
Runtime: 1:44
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Park Tool began 50 years ago in a bike shop on St Paul's west side and is now the largest global supplier of pro bike tools.

Cube Critics review 'Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus'

Title: Cube Critics review 'Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus'
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr discussed the physical and drug-induced trips, the improvisation and Michael Cera's new persona in "Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus" during this week's Cube Critics.

Title: Devin Meldahl was buried and survived
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: 10-year-old Devin Meldahl Devin and his mother Danielle talk to MPR and KARE11 about the day he was trapped in a mudslide at Lilydale Regional Park, and survived.

Title: Haysem Sani dreamed of going to Harvard
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Mohamed Muse and Sartu Nagayo, the parents of Haysem Sani, 10, who was killed in the landslide at Lilydale Regional Park, talked to MPR and KARE11 about Haysem's life and his dream to go to Harvard.

Title: Mohamed Fofana excelled at math
Runtime: 2:53
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Lancine Fofana speaks with MPR and KARE 11 about his 10-year-old son Mohamed, who was killed in a landslide while on a fossil hunting field trip to Lilydale Regional Park.

Title: Cube Critics review 'Red 2'
Runtime: 2:35
Date posted: 13 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr called "Red 2" a romantic comedy disguised as a secret agent movie and discussed the incredible cast in this week's Cube Critics.

Title: Cube Critics review 'Pacific Rim'
Runtime: 2:58
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr discusses the spectacular visual effects of 'Pacific Rim' in this week's Cube Critics. Kerr said that although there are plenty of explosions and mayhem the script lacks subtlety.

Title: Cube Critics review 'World War Z'
Runtime: 1:56
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis disagree on the preferred speed of zombies as they discuss "World War Z" in this week's Cube Critics.

Title: Cube Critics review 'This Is the End'
Runtime: 2:36
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr discusses Seth Rogen's directorial debut with "This is the End" in this week's Cube Critics. Kerr said making a crude movie has to be subtle and Rogen achieves that.

Pilgrim Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary

Title: Pilgrim Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary
Runtime: 5:07
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Pilgrim Baptist Church, founded by Robert Hickman and other former slaves in 1863, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this June. Looking toward the future, church trustee Ora Lee Patterson said you have to know where you came from before you know where you are going.

Title: "War Horse" star is introduced
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: The eight-foot-tall, 120-pound lead puppet for "War Horse," which opens at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minn., June 12, 2013, is demonstrated. The horse is controlled by three people and features a cane frame wrapped in fabric, Tyvek mane and tail and carbon fiber neck.

Demolition of Ford Motor Co. plant begins in St. Paul

Title: Demolition of Ford Motor Co. plant begins in St. Paul
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: City officials in St. Paul formally kicked off the demolition of the historic Ford Motor assembly plant Monday morning, although crews have already been removing train sheds, outbuildings and other parts of the plant this year.

Cube Critics review 'The Kings of Summer'

Title: Cube Critics review 'The Kings of Summer'
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Curtis discusses "The Kings of Summer" in this week's Cube Critics. Curtis said the familiar story goes from hackneyed to a gem in the hands of director Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Title: Cube Critics review 'Stories We Tell'
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr discusses "Stories We Tell," the documentary about family and memories from Oscar nominated writer and director Sarah Polley in this week's Cube Critics.

John Grotzinger and Tom Weber in NASA flight suits

Title: John Grotzinger and Tom Weber in NASA flight suits
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory rover mission, and Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber take the stage in NASA flight suits during Science Night Minnesota - Mission to Mars at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

John Grotzinger on landing rover Curiosity on Mars

Title: John Grotzinger on landing rover Curiosity on Mars
Runtime: 3:12
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory rover mission, and Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber discuss the excitement and complexity of landing the robot rover Curiosity on Mars. The discussion was part of Science Night Minnesota - Mission to Mars at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

Title: John Grotzinger on drilling into Mars
Runtime: 4:02
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory rover mission, and Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber discuss the robot rover Curiosity drilling into the planet Mars for the first time ever. The discussion was part of Science Night Minnesota - Mission to Mars at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

Title: John Grotzinger on Martian time
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory rover mission, and Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber discuss keeping up with the 39 additional minutes a day on Mars while Grotzinger and his team monitor the robot rover Curiosity. The discussion was part of Science Night Minnesota - Mission to Mars at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

Title: Temple Grandin on anger and crying
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller talks with author, professor and activist Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, about managing anger with crying rather than violence during a conversation at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn. Grandin said she was kicked out of school in ninth grade for throwing a book at a fellow student because she was being teased, and said she was told about half the staff at NASA could be on the autism spectrum.

Temple Grandin on education and learning to work

Title: Temple Grandin on education and learning to work
Runtime: 3:03
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller talks with author, professor and activist Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, about our education system and teaching autistic young people how to work during a conversation at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn.

Cube Critics review 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Title: Cube Critics review 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
Runtime: 1:38
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr says "Star Trek Into Darkness" is fun but carries so much baggage it collapses under its own weight in this week's Cube Critics.

Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on shame

Title: Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on shame
Runtime: 4:28
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Author Isabel Allende describes how debilitating shame and honor can be during a Talking Volumes discussion with Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota May 8, 2013.

Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on filling up her reservoir

Title: Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on filling up her reservoir
Runtime: 2:21
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Author Isabel Allende describes how she had to fill up her reservoir after her daughter died during a Talking Volumes discussion with Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota May 8, 2013.

Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on her native Chile

Title: Talking Volumes: Isabel Allende on her native Chile
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Author Isabel Allende describes how her childhood landscape of Chile resonates with her today during a Talking Volumes discussion with Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota May 8, 2013.