Open discussion: What were the most memorable...

Every year the Minnesota Public Radio Newsroom shares their picks for the most memorable stories. 2008 yielded some interesting - and unexpected - features.

MPR Midday will play some of the most memorable stories of 2008 at 1 p.m. ET | 12 noon CT and we'll be tracking your online picks as well. Please weigh in here in the comments.

This is an open discussion so you're welcome to link to news sites, articles, photos or even the videos that you recommend. Your comments may be quoted on air or on http://minnesota.publicradio.org/your_voice/

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Julia Schrenkler
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Comments: 9

Brett C. Jan 2, 2009, 11:06am EST

As a satirist, the biggest story for me (from an entertainment point of view) was not knowing, when watching a Sarah Palin campaign or debate appearance, whether I was actually watching Tina Fey, doing an SNL satirical sketch; or else, not knowing, when watching a Tina Fey satirical skit, whether I was actually watching a Sarah Palin campaign or debate appearance.

Brett

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Richard B. Jan 2, 2009, 11:18am EST

There were none

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Julia Schrenkler Jan 2, 2009, 11:59am EST

Happy New Year, Jim! The Obama win certainly made news. Was 2008 truly so bad that you're trying to forget it?

Brett, that's a spin on it. Palin's nomination also made news. I think Obama and Palin made this a good year to cover politics.

Really, Richard? Not a single, solitary one? Did you check out the ones from MPR? I'd be happy to read your feedback on them.

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Nippy Katz (not his real name) Patriotic Troll of Gather Freedom Jan 2, 2009, 1:13pm EST

On the macro side, Obama and the economy or maybe it's the economy and Obama.

On the micro scale--lots more important to me--my unemployment.

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Julia Schrenkler Jan 2, 2009, 2:20pm EST

You know, Nippy, you opened this discussion right up. Our personal news is just as important to each individual. Very few of us get covered. I hope you can share fresh news on the employment front soon.

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Kendra A. Jan 2, 2009, 6:50pm EST

This American Life, 353: The Audacity of Government
This is the most MEMORABLE story for me this year. Especially Act Two. This American Wife. This has stayed with me since hearing it. Throughout the election, it was on my mind and now that Obama is in, I'm hoping for a change.
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1236

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Julia Schrenkler Jan 5, 2009, 9:46am EST

Thanks, Kendra. Even though I listen to TAL, I don't recall hearing that particular segment, so I'll queue that for a listen.

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Mark Jepsen Jan 5, 2009, 8:40pm EST

Hmmm... Obama's election on a national (and international) level. The economic collapse would be right up there as well.

I guess, given the activities of today and recently, I'd have to say the Franken/Coleman campaign as far as a statewide story with national implications. Of course, it's clearly going to continue to spill into 2009!

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