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Playlist: Susan Gray's Portfolio

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MLK Park's Freedom Form ll : A Sculptural Metaphor on Race?

From Susan Gray | 06:35

Forty years ago, the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize spoke at the 1971 dedication of the MLK Park in south Minneapolis. Audio producer Susan Gray spoke to organizers of the event and learned what's become of the sculpture that was given to honor Dr. King's legacy.

Mlk_small Forty years ago, the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize spoke at the 1971 dedication of the MLK Park in south Minneapolis. Audio producer Susan Gray spoke to organizers of the event and learned what's become of the sculpture that was given to honor Dr. King's legacy.

Museum Tours For People with Memory Loss

From Susan Gray | 06:24

Designed with the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota and North Dakota, the 'Discover Your Story' tours at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts use artwork to promote the expression of memories and storytelling.

080814_mia354_5065_small When people with memory loss participate in tours at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, something remarkable happens - they find the words to express memories.  Independent Audio Producer Susan Gray spoke with Shelia McGuire, the Director of Musuem Guide Programs and Michelle Barclay of the Alzheimer's Association to learn why the program is receiving national attention from creative aging professionals.

Swedes Love Affair With Donald Duck

From Susan Gray | 06:13

The Swedes like to think of themselves as changing with the times, except when it comes to holiday traditions. On Christmas Eve, for over 50 years, the entire country has gathered around their televisions to watch a one hour cartoon starring Donald Duck. Producer Susan Gray spoke with Ann Hildreth from the American Swedish Institute and Lena Norman from the University of Minnesota to learn why Donald Duck holds a special place in their hearts.

Kalle-anka_small The Swedes like to think of themselves as changing with the times, except when it comes to holiday traditions. On Christmas Eve, for over 50 years, the entire country has gathered around their televisions to watch a one hour cartoon starring Donald Duck. Producer Susan Gray spoke with Ann Hildreth from the American Swedish Institute and Lena Norman from the University of Minnesota to learn why Donald Duck holds a special place in their hearts.

Mill City Commons: A Neighborhood for a Lifetime

From Susan Gray | 04:57

We’re living longer on limited incomes with gloomy predictions there won’t be enough health care workers to care for those in need. Aging seniors across the country are turning to each other to help them grow old in their own homes. Mill City Commons, in the downtown Minneapolis riverfront district, is part of the growing Village-to-Village Network that’s transforming how we care for our aging population. Group members explained to KFAI Audio Producer Susan Gray that with a little help from their friends, they hope to avoid nursing homes and assisted living centers.

80500_small We’re living longer on limited incomes with gloomy predictions there won’t be enough health care workers to care for those in need. Aging seniors across the country are turning to each other to help them grow old in their own homes. Mill City Commons, in the downtown Minneapolis riverfront district, is part of the growing Village-to-Village Network that’s transforming how we care for our aging population. Group members explained to KFAI Audio Producer Susan Gray that with a little help from their friends, they hope to avoid nursing homes and assisted living centers.

End of the Rope: How a Botched Hanging Ended the Death Penalty in Minnesota

From Susan Gray | 29:16

Before Minnesota became the third state to abolish the death penalty in 1911, legislators instituted the nation’s first law to make executions secret. Created to "protect the public’s morals," the midnight assassination law required that hangings occur at night behind prison walls and banned reporters from attending. But when a St. Paul reporter snuck into the botched hanging of convicted murderer William Williams and revealed to gruesome details to the public, things changed. In this audio documentary, KFAI producer Susan Gray talks with death penalty scholar John Bessler and Twin Cities historian Larry Millet on what was the last hanging in Minnesota.

Williamwilliams_small Before Minnesota became the third state to abolish the death penalty in 1911, legislators instituted the nation’s first law to make executions secret. Created to "protect the public’s morals," the midnight assassination law required that hangings occur at night behind prison walls and banned reporters from attending. But when a St. Paul reporter snuck into the botched hanging of convicted murderer William Williams and revealed to gruesome details to the public, things changed. In this audio documentary, KFAI producer Susan Gray talks with death penalty scholar John Bessler and Twin Cities historian Larry Millet on what was the last hanging in Minnesota.

Bemidji Loves Paul Bunyan

From Susan Gray | 05:56

The tales of Paul Bunyan and his friends have captivated Minnesotans for over 100 years. Statutes of the lumberjack can be found in the towns of Ackley, Brainerd, Bloomington and Jenkins. But its Bemidji that prides itself in being the nation's first city to erect statutes of Paul and Babe the Blue Ox. Audio Producer Susan Gray headed north, way north, to learn how Bemidji plans to celebrate Paul's 75th birthday.

Paul_and_me_small The tales of Paul Bunyan and his friends have captivated Minnesotans for over 100 years. Statutes of the lumberjack can be found in the towns of Ackley, Brainerd, Bloomington and Jenkins. But its Bemidji that prides itself in being the nation's first city to erect statutes of Paul and Babe the Blue Ox. Audio Producer Susan Gray headed north, way north, to learn how Bemidji plans to celebrate Paul's 75th birthday.