Mike Moen

WNIJ Morning Edition Producer

Mike Moen is the Morning Edition producer and serves as a staff reporter for WNIJ. Every morning, he works with Dan Klefstad to bring listeners the latest Illinois news. He also works with the rest of the news staff on developing and producing in-depth stories. Mike is a Minnesota native who likes movies, history, and baseball. When most people hear his last name, they assume he is 100-percent Scandinavian. But, believe it or not, he is mostly German.

mmoen@niu.edu

Women In Russian Punk Band Found Guilty Of Hooliganism

Credit Andrey Smirnov

The band Pussy Riot

By Mike Moen and Associated Press

A Russian judge found three members of the provocative punk band Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism on Friday, in one of the most closely watched cases in recent Russian history.

The judge said the three band members committed hooliganism driven by religious hatred and offending religious believers.

6:32 am

Fri August 17, 2012

Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield

By Mike Moen and IPR

Illinois lawmakers will be at the capitol today to address the state's pension woes. But there's growing skepticism that a deal can be reached at this time. Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno is among those who anticipate the day will end without a pension overhaul.

6:12 am

Fri August 17, 2012

Congressional mementos

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Credit Jacqui Stephens

Congressman Don Manzullo reads from a book created by students at the Barbour Language Academy

Credit Jacqui Stephens

Manzullo pointing to the "beat up" chair given to him by Rockford's Crusader Clinic

Credit Jacqui Stephens

Maznullo looking at one of the many photos in his Rockford office

By Mike Moen

After losing a tough primary race, northern Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo is preparing for the next chapter in his life. That involves figuring out what to do with the many souvenirs the Republican has collected on the job. WNIJ’s Mike Moen offers a glimpse into the sorts of items a lawmaker amasses over the course of a long career.

6:27 am

Thu August 16, 2012

Several northern Illinois counties added to drought list

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack

By Mike Moen and Rachel Otwell

All counties in Illinois have now been designated as "primary disaster areas" due to drought. That's after the U.S. Department of Agriculture added counties in northern Illinois to the list.

6:32 am

Wed August 15, 2012

Northern Illinois river project gets a thumbs up from feds

By Mike Moen

Federal officials have recognized local efforts to improve areas along a northern Illinois river. The Pecatonica River Water Trail improvement is one of 11 projects highlighted by the the Department of Interior.

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7:30 am

Fri August 17, 2012