Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• With a struggle ahead, patience wears thin in flood zone
  In Winona, about 60 area residents confronted Gov. Tim Pawlenty, saying they aren't getting the help they need to recover from flash floods that killed six. Meanwhile, the cleanup continued.5:20 p.m.
• Twins ballpark land price ruling leans toward county offer
  A three-member condemnation panel ruled Monday that the land where the new Minnesota Twins ballpark is worth far less than the parcels owners want but a bit more than a government offer.5:24 p.m.
• Survivors regroup in flood's aftermath
  For thousands of households in southeastern Minnesota, Monday was a day to begin regrouping following torrential rains over the weekend that caused flash flood emergencies in several communities.5:35 p.m.
• La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson describes the rescue of two people in a car and the death of a third
  La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson says three people were trapped in Pine Creek during the flood. When rescuers arrived, they found two women clinging to trees. A third person, a man, had his leg pinned between his car and a tree. He was David Thomas Blackburn, 37, of Spring Grove. He died.5:39 p.m.
• What happens to roadways when floods hit?
  Many city, county and state officials are assessing the damage to area roads and bridges from the recent flooding. To find out what can happen to roadways when streams and rivers swell, All Things Consered host Tom Crann talked with Kay Bieniek design engineer for Olmsted County.5:44 p.m.
• Fire restriction tightened as drought continues in northern Minnesota
  Even as southeastern Minnesota is awash in flood water, officials have imposed a total fire ban throughout northeastern Minnesota because of extreme drought. Campers miss their fires, but they understand the need for the ban.5:49 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• France Moves Ahead With Nuclear Waste Project
  France has finally settled on a place to put the nuclear waste from all of its power plants, even though the country is still uncomfortable with its dependence on nuclear reactors, which provide 80 percent of the nation's electricity.
• Airlines Could Learn from Railways' Nurse Program
  During this busy travel season, commentator Bob Greene tells the story of Marjorie Steiner, a former railroad, or "courier," nurse. She worked for Santa Fe as the then-privately owned railways added perks — like nurses — in an attempt to compete with the jet age.
• More Doctors Banning Vaginal Births after C-Sections
  C-sections are at an all-time high in the United States. One of the reasons is because a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section — or V-BAC — isn't an option at every hospital in the country. In fact, more and more medical centers have policies against them.
• Underage Migrants a Growing Problem in Spain
  Spain's crackdown on illegal immigration appears to be reducing the number of arrivals, but underage migrants are a growing problem. Unlike adult migrants, lone minors cannot be sent back easily to their native lands. The imam of Madrid's largest mosque calls the youngsters a "time bomb."
• Five Men in Cuba Spying Case Appeal Convictions
  In federal court in Atlanta, five men appeal their convictions for espionage and conspiracy to commit murder. They say they were trying to prevent terrorism against Cuba by exiles in Miami. The case is of huge interest in Cuba, but less well-known in the United States.
• Richard Thompson's 'Sweet Warrior'
  Guitarist and singer/songwriter Richard Thompson might be considered a cult artist — not widely known, but critically adored. He was a founding member of the vastly influential British folk band Fairport Convention. His new album is Sweet Warrior.
• Rooftop Rescues Follow Flooding in Oklahoma
  The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin continue to cause problems in the Midwest. Six people died in Oklahoma — where flooding has gotten worse. In Guthrie, officials used helicopters to rescue people from roofs and canceled the first day of school.
• Joe Engressia, Expert 'Phone Phreak,' Dies
  An article in Esquire in 1971 revealed the world of "phone phreaking," with a young man named Joe Engressia — who later changed his name to Joybubbles — at the center. Born blind, he used his auditory gifts to pioneer the practice of manipulating telephone networks.
• Fed Chairman Well-Armed to Combat Liquidity Crisis
  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spent his career studying the Great Depression to understand what a Fed should do during liquidity crises. His view is that the Fed did exactly the wrong things back then, and he's committed not to repeat that mistake.
• Billionaire Helmsley Dies of Heart Failure at 87
  Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley has died of heart failure at the age of 87. Helmsley was widely known as the "queen of mean" for her mistreatment of employees. She also served 21 months in prison for tax evasion.
• Oakland Drummer Aims to Help Kids Beat Violence
  Last week, a prominent journalist was gunned down in broad daylight, steps away from the city courthouse and a cultural center where Tacuma King teaches drumming. He believes the discipline and rhythms of music can help lift kids out of the violence that surrounds them.
• State Plans GPS Tracking for Violent Burglars
  One month after two paroled burglars were arrested for a brutal home invasion in Cheshire, Conn., state officials announce plans to crack down on violent burglars by requiring them to wear GPS tracking devices. Most states use the devices to keep tabs on sex offenders.
• The Adverse Effects of High-Risk Investments
  Chriss Street, treasurer and tax collector for Orange County, Calif., talks with Robert Siegel about pension funds and dangerous investment vehicles such as Collateralized Debt Obligations and Mortgage-Backed Securities.
• Credit Squeeze May Stall Recent Takeovers, Deals
  Some big deals for major American companies could be on ice now because of the credit crisis. Chief among them are real estate magnate Sam Zell's takeover of the Tribune Co. and deals for Clear Channel Communications and Hilton Hotels.
• China Reports Few Details on 180 Trapped Miners
  In Xintai, China, 180 miners have been trapped underground for two days in two separate shafts, both flooded with water. Media coverage has been limited, and the mining company is giving no indication about the miners' condition.

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