Molly Bloom
Analyst, Public Insight Journalism
Minnesota Public Radio
Molly Bloom Feature Archive
To mark the beginning of Northstar commuter rail service, MPR's Public Insight Network consulted some expert commuters -- people on the East Coast -- for their advice on what Minnesota riders can expect.
(11/15/2009)
When you apply instant runoff voting to an election with multiple winners, things get complicated.
(10/22/2009)
Unless they catch the Detroit Tigers in the standings, this weekend will be last time the Minnesota Twins play baseball in the Metrodome, their home since 1982. We asked folks to tell us what they'll remember most about Twins baseball in the Metrodome. Here are some of their stories.
(10/02/2009)
Minnesota Public Radio held a forum on the state budget -- and how it affects one community, White Bear Lake.
(02/22/2009)
The battle over rejected absentee ballots is sparking questions in the minds of some Minnesota Public Radio listeners who voted absentee.
(11/18/2008)
Twin Cities artists worked with teens at the Neighborhood House in St. Paul to help them tell the story of how they and their communities are experiencing the recession.
(08/26/2008)
This could be a make-or-break day for Hillary Clinton. After a long losing streak, she is hoping to make a comeback in the Texas and Ohio primaries. Minnesota Public Radio recently asked a group of women to reflect on Clinton's campaign to be America's first female president.
(03/04/2008)
Eric Cannedy, Jessica Gleason and Chris Strouth, social networking and graphic design experts from the Public Insight Network, critique the Senate candidates' MySpace and Facebook pages.
(01/25/2008)
Bloomington Civic Theatre may not fit the image that many people hold in their minds of community theater. But BCT is not your average community theater. Its annual budget of $750,000 is more than many professional theaters.
(09/24/2007)
The size and ambitions of community theaters in Minnesota run the gamut -- from million-dollar organizations to small groups operating on a shoestring. Richfield Lutheran Church in Minneapolis is a good example of the smaller end of the spectrum.
(09/24/2007)
For more than a year, we've heard plenty of pundits talk about what the voters think. Now it's time to hear from the voters. MPR News talked with several voters in the region to find out whom they intend to vote for in various races and why.
(11/04/2006)
Shaun Jamison, a law professor from St. Louis Park, is voting for Tammy Lee in the 5th Congressional District race. As a supporter of the Independence Party, he is glad to see someone talking about the issues and not getting involved in the partisan mudslinging.
(11/01/2006)
Elaine Savick, a nurse from St. Louis Park, is voting for Keith Ellison in the 5th Congressional District. She is a long-time DFL supporter and she is glad that Ellison adheres to the populist beliefs that she holds dear.
(10/31/2006)
Jeremiah Pilon, a student and jewelry salesman from Crystal, is voting for Alan Fine. Pilon hopes that in a position of power, Fine will be able to make even more positive environmental change.
(10/31/2006)