Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• PoliGraph: Hegseth's medical device claim inconclusive
  Because of the lack of evidence about exactly what impact the medical device tax will have on employers, PoliGraph can only give Pete Hegseth's claim an inconclusive verdict.4:49 p.m.
• PoliGraph: Ellison's claim highlights uncertainty about voter ID
  For now, Rep. Keith Ellison's claim about voter ID earns an inconclusive rating because there are too many unanswered questions about how it would work.4:51 p.m.
• Minn. Senate ethics panel deadlocked over Michel complaint
  A Minnesota Senate panel met Friday to review an ethics complaint filed against Republican Sen. Geoff Michel of Edina, but it could not reach a consensus on whether to take any action.5:20 p.m.
• Supporters, opponents mark anniversary of health care law
  The second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act brought out a flurry of rallies from those who like - and dislike - President Barack Obama's controversial health care law.5:24 p.m.
• University of Minnesota graduate assistants finishing unionization vote
  University of Minnesota graduate assistants are wrapping up week-long voting on whether to unionize. The students cast their votes today. The results could come as soon as Monday.5:50 p.m.
• Low-tech handcraft has never been more popular at North House Folk School
  The chance to work with their hands, learn from peers and create something lasting draws a growing number of people to North House's woodworking classes.5:54 p.m.
• The Brick offers refunds for inaugural show
  A new nightclub in downtown Minneapolis that was touted as a premiere concert facility is trying to make amends for a very bad opening night.6:20 p.m.
• Cube Critics: Discussing 'dystopia'
  Finally, a movie that has pushed the word "dystopian" into our everyday vocabulary. Cube Critics discuss "The Hunger Games."6:24 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Gun Range Incident Casts Shadow On Santorum Event
  Louisiana holds its Republican primary on Saturday. Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum — who holds a commanding lead in the state — spent the day campaigning there. A spectator said the former Pennsylvania senator should imagine President Obama was the target.
• Week In Politics: High Court On Health Care
  Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of the New York Times. They discuss the latest from the campaign trail, and next week's health care arguments at the Supreme Court.
• Bank Of America Deal Would Turn Owners To Renters
  Bank of America is reaching out to some distressed homeowners with a deal. They can stay in their homes, but as tenants. They would need to turn over the deed to the bank. Bank of America says it will help avoid foreclosures, but housing advocates don't like the plan.
• U.S. To Continue Aid To Egypt After NGO Crackdown
  Although the cases against U.S. democracy promoters in Egypt are not fully resolved, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has decided she won't withhold aid to the country. Senator Patrick Leahy, who placed conditions on the $1.3 billion the U.S. gives to the Egyptian military each year, is disappointed. He says the U-S is sending the wrong message. U.S. officials defend the move, saying they need partners in Egypt.
• With 'Mad Men' Return, A Look At Its Influence
  AMC's Mad Men returns with new episodes starting on Sunday, after being off the air for over a year. Audie Cornish talks to Tampa Bay Times critic Eric Deggans about the cultural influence of the show.
• The Legal Wunderkind Challenging The Health Law
  Paul Clement is the lead lawyer for those challenging Obama's health care law in the Supreme Court next week. Clement is described as a walking superlative — once the youngest-ever U.S. solicitor general and now, at 45, a pre-eminent advocate who has argued an astonishing 57 cases before the court.
• Shooter Silent As Slain Teen's Family Cries For Justice
  While many around the country — including President Obama — have spoken out about the death of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, the shooter, has yet to speak publicly about what happened.
• At 100, Cuban All-Star To Get A Pension At Last
  The oldest living former major league baseball player lives in Cuba. Conrado "Connie" Marrero pitched for the Washington Senators in the 1950s. Now blind and unable to walk, Marrero still remembers striking out Joe DiMaggio. And the former pitcher is finally getting a pension.
• Teams Edge Closer To Finals In NCAA Tournament
  The NCAA basketball tournament continues to weed out teams on the way to the final four for the men, and elite eight for the women. Robert Siegel gets the scoop from sportswriter Stefan Fatsis.
• U.S. Soldier Charged With Murder Of 17 Afghans
  The U.S. Army filed charges today against Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, the soldier accused of the shooting rampage in Afghanistan. He was charged with 17 counts of murder, six counts of attempted murder, and six counts of assault.

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