All Things Considered for August 10, 2007 | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Friday, August 10, 2007

Laurent Tirard seeks Moliere's missing months
The French hold the playwright Moliere in the high esteem the English-speaking world reserves for Shakespeare. Like the Bard of Avon, there is mystery about Moliere's life. Now a new film explores what may have happened during a six-month period in 1644, when Moliere disappeared.4:20 p.m.
Heavy trucks strain roads and bridges
It's likely that many factors played a role in the collapse of the I-35W bridge. One of those factors is the weight of the many trucks that travel the nation's interstate system.4:50 p.m.
Feds deliver $50 million for bridge disaster recovery; 2 more victims named
The Bush administration announced on Friday that it's making $50 million of the $250 million that's been authorized for the 35W bridge project immediately available to the state.5:20 p.m.
Despite drought Minnesota's harvest down only slightly
A prediction of a near normal corn crop in Minnesota this year is being met with skepticism by farmers and others. The U.S. Agriculture Department estimates an average statewide yield of 156 bushels an acre. With much of the state in drought conditions, some wonder how accurate that figure is.5:50 p.m.

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