http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/newsservice/downloads/Images/MNmoment-300sq.jpg University of Minnesota Moment http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ University of Minnesota Moment http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ A weekly 90-second radio vignette featuring University of Minnesota expert commentary on rural, local and world issues, groundbreaking research and what the U of M is doing everyday to improve the global quality of life. Produced by the News Service and delivered every Monday morning. en-us dswain@tc.umn.edu 2009-11-19T14:35:02-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Gobble up Minnesota turkeys http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/205958.html It's an $800 million industry right under our beaks and most Minnesotans don't even know about it. Turkey production in the state is tops in the nation and, in a time of diet and nutrition consciousness, that's a good thing,... 205958@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2009-11-19T14:35:02-06:00 Afghanistan War at a pivotal point http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/203786.html The war in Afghanistan is at a pivotal point as President Barack Obama decides on American troop levels and how to deal with a fractured Afghan government and people. University of Minnesota history professor Iraj Bashiri, who recently returned from... 203786@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2009-11-12T14:10:50-06:00 Citizenship during the H1N1 pandemic http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/202338.html As flu season hits its stride, the current H1N1 pandemic is certainly putting the world on alert. Countries are worried about the strain spreading across their borders and parents everywhere warily send their children to school where the flu is... 202338@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2009-11-05T13:38:15-06:00 "Behind the screams" of horror movies http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/200624.html There's an added layer of fear this Halloween season with the smash hit movie "Paranormal Activity" terrorizing audiences across the country. But why do we enjoy being scared? It may help us work through our fears, says University of Minnesota... 200624@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2009-10-29T14:42:15-06:00 Health care reform 101 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/199474.html There's likely no other issue in America right now that's as contentious as health care reform. It's difficult to tell which is rising more - the cost of care or the passion of the debate. Jean Abraham, assistant professor in... 199474@http://blog.lib.umn.edu/urelate/radio/ 2009-10-22T15:23:52-06:00