Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Dr. Jon Hallberg on Obama's nominee for surgeon general
  Dr. Jon Hallberg, regular medical analyst for All Things Considered, talked about President Obama's nomination of Dr. Regina Benjamin for surgeon general. Jon himself is in family medicine at the University of Minnesota.4:45 p.m.
• FBI confirms link between terror indictments, missing Somalis
  A federal grand jury has indicted two men on terrorism charges in connection with the ongoing investigation of about 20 missing Somali-American men from the Twin Cities.5:20 p.m.
• Community colleges could get boost from federal money
  Minnesota higher education officials are applauding a proposal by President Obama to spend $12 billion on the nation's community colleges over the next 10 years.5:24 p.m.
• Andersen Windows cuts office, management staff
  Andersen Corp., the big window and door maker, is cutting some 250 office and management positions nationwide, with about half the job losses coming in Minnesota.5:51 p.m.
• 'Temporary' charity a fixture after 27 years
  One of Minnesota's largest meal programs for poor people was intended to be temporary back in 1982. It's become a fixture.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• How States Are Dealing With Budget Gaps
  States are raising taxes and fees to make ends meet in their budgets. But a researcher at the Urban Institute says it's unlikely that the housing crisis will be resolved. So, in a few years, these increases still may not generate enough money to pay the bills.
• Radio Host Blames Unions For Calif. Economic Woes
  Eric Hogue, host of The Capital Hour on 1380 KTKZ Sacramento, Cali., touts himself as the "No. 1 enemy" of the unions and calls for a "coup" among state workers on his daily, hour-long conservative call-in program. He says the unions are causing California's crisis.
• Japanese Structure Withstands Earthquake Test
  In Miki, Japan, Tuesday, a six-story wooden model condominium was shaken by the equivalent of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The test was said to be the largest simulated earthquake ever attempted with a wooden structure. John Van de Lindt, a professor at Colorado State University, says the structure fared "very, very well."
• Reporter: Calif. Nursing Panel Ignored Abuse Cases
  Charles Ornstein, a reporter for ProPublica co-wrote a story in Sunday's Los Angeles Times about why abusive nurses in California were allowed to keep working even after an oversight panel learned of their practices. The report prompted Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to fire most of the nursing board.
• Only 100 Percent Pure Honey Makes Grade In Fla.
  Beginning Tuesday, any honey that is sold in Florida is required to be 100 percent pure. In 2006, Florida agriculture officials began to see a flood of honey that was sold with additives and chemicals. Beekeepers petitioned the federal government to establish a national honey standard, but nothing happened. Now, the honey industry is embarking on a state-by-state effort to establish rules for pure honey.
• Democrats Unveil Health Care Measure
  House Democrats unveiled a health care measure Tuesday with provisions for a government-sponsored plan. The measure would require most people to have insurance and for most employers to pay for it. It was missing a key ingredient, however: how it would be financed.
• Sotomayor, Like Past Nominees, Saying Little
  Judge Sonia Sotomayor gave as little away as she possibly could while still answering senators' questions at her confirmation hearing Tuesday. Her comments on the right to privacy echoed the remarks of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito at their confirmation hearings.
• Charities Lament 'Cash For Clunkers' Program
  When Congress passed a new law to give people up to $4,500 to junk their old cars and buy new, more efficient ones, the auto industry cheered. But some charities say they'll be the unintended victims of this program, and so will the low-income people they try to help.
• Goldman Sachs Beats Earnings Expectations
  The rest of Wall Street may still be reeling, but Goldman Sachs showed Tuesday that it is not only back, it is making money at a furious pace. Goldman reported earnings of more than $3.4 billion in the second quarter on record results in trading and stock underwriting. It's quite a turnaround from a year ago when it posted a loss.
• Sotomayor Faces Questions On Firefighters Case
  At her confirmation hearing Tuesday, Supreme Court nominee Sonya Sotomayor answered questions about her ruling in a racial discrimination case and her comments on the influence that a judge's life experiences have on her view of a case.
• Letters: Grassley, Brand
  Listeners had little empathy for Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley, but they were glad to hear co-host Madeleine Brand back on the air. Madeleine Brand and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters.
• Treating Ballast Water Could Fight Invasive Species
  Billions of microscopic eggs or larvae of local marine creatures live in ships' ballast water. When transported across the globe, these invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems, costing billions of dollars in cleanup each year. Scientists are developing water treatment systems to remove these organisms from the water.
• Senators Grill Sotomayor On Firefighters, Comments
  Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's nominee to replace Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court, answered questions Tuesday from several members of a Senate panel at her confirmation hearing. At issue were her handling of the New Haven firefighters' case and previous statements about life experience and impartiality.
• In-N-Out Burger Sticks To Basics, Finds Success
  In-N-Out Burger is a phenomenally successful West Coast chain that has stuck to burgers, fries and shakes. BusinessWeek reporter Stacy Perman has written a new history of In-N-Out. She says the chain has persisted with its original formula: Keep it simple; do one thing, and do it the best you can.
• Entrepreneurs Remain Optimistic Despite Recession
  The No. 1 problem entrepreneurs face is getting enough money to fund their ideas. Attracting capital during the worst recession in decades is even tougher. So, entrepreneurs with big ideas are increasingly turning to the entity that's still spending: the federal government.

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