Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Money manager gets 25 years, but some left with nothing
  Trevor Gilson Cook of Apple Valley was given the statutory maximum of 25 years in prison for defrauding at least 1,000 people out of $190 million.3:18 p.m.
• Minnesotans make movie exploring the price of war
  For the past few weeks, a film crew in Minnesota has been shooting "Souvenirs," a movie which includes battle scenes from both World War II and the Iraq War.3:19 p.m.
• Money manager gets 25 years, but some left with nothing
  Trevor Gilson Cook of Apple Valley was given the statutory maximum of 25 years in prison for defrauding at least 1,000 people out of $190 million.5:18 p.m.
• Major party candidates for governor debate business issues
  The three major party candidates for governor --Republican Tom Emmer, Democrat Mark Dayton, and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner-- gather at the University of St. Thomas for a panel discussion on business issues that affect Minnesota.5:19 p.m.
• Ask Dr. Hallberg: How dangerous is salmonella?
  MPR News medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg joined All Things Considered's Tom Crann on Tuesday to provide information about salmonella.5:35 p.m.
• Broadband summit asks how to close rural digital divide
  A new survey out this week shows that a majority of rural Minnesotans have access to faster Internet connections. But a digital divide remains, and age and income are key factors that define it.5:50 p.m.
• Minnesotans make movie exploring the price of war
  For the past few weeks, a film crew in Minnesota has been shooting "Souvenirs," a movie which includes battle scenes from both World War II and the Iraq War.5:51 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Marines Need To Regain 'Maritime Soul,' Gates Says
  For the past decade, the Marine Corps has been fighting in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the U.S. doesn't need a second land Army. The Marines must be able to get ashore quickly and tackle small guerrilla wars that will be common in the coming decades.
• Building Homes to Age In
  With baby boomers about to turn 65, homebuilders see a big market for a building concept called universal design. It means houses are designed so owners can stay as they grow old -- even if they develop physical limitations. The trick is making them beautiful enough that no one suspects they're meant for seniors.
• The Music Of New Orleans, After The Storm
  As part of All Things Considered's series on post-Katrina recovery along the Gulf Coast, American Routes host Nick Spitzer spotlights New Orleans musical projects since the hurricane, including Soul Rebels Brass Band, Derrick Tabb and a Mos Def collaboration.
• Home Sales Plunge 27 Percent To Lowest In 15 Years
  Existing home sales plunged a record 27 percent in July. That's partly because many sales that would be happening now were moved forward as buyers scrambled to take advantage of a tax break that expired recently. But analysts also worry that potential buyers are worried about the economy and are putting off buying despite record low interest rates.
• Experts In Calif., Va., Weigh In On Real Estate
  NPR's Robert Spiegel talks to Gus Kramer, county assessor in Contra Costa County, Calif.; and real estate agent Susan Jacobs of Manassas, Va., about the real estate situation in their part of the country.
• Housing Expert: Market Won't Mend For Some Time
  If you're thinking about selling your home because you think the housing market is on the mend, MIT professor William Wheaton says maybe you should think again. He says we'll be slogging on the bottom for some time to come. Now, he suggests, we're just establishing an equilibrium between renting and owning. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Wheaton, who is a professor of economics and urban studies and planning at the MIT Center for Real Estate, about the lackluster -- even dreary -- housing forecast.
• Letters: Islamophobia; State Fairs
  Listeners react to Monday's commentary from Reza Aslan about Islamophobia; and last week's stories on the artery clogging array of food at two state fairs. NPR's Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read from listeners' e-mails.
• Tracing Salmonella: Find Out Who Eats What, Where
  Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration think the salmonella-tainted eggs that sickened thousands of people this summer came from two producers in Iowa.  But tracking the outbreak and identifying the source is a tricky task.
• A Look At The Company Behind The Egg Recall
  The Iowa egg producer linked to the salmonella outbreak has a long history of violations. And the family-owned company, DeCoster Operations, has paid millions of dollars in fines and penalties to settle environmental, labor and immigration complaints. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Philip Brasher, who has been covering this story for the Des Moines Register.
• Residents Scramble To Save Small Pakistani City
  The U.N. says makeshift relief sites for flood victims have sprung up across Pakistan's Sindh province, as water spreads to new areas. The disaster that's unfolded over the past few weeks has now reached deep into Sindh Province. Authorities say more than 2 million people have been displaced there. In Shahdakot, residents are scrambling to save their city.

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