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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Mankato DJ Mohamed Alsadig plays to prisoners' hearts
Mohamed Alsadig, a 38-year-old Muslim man who hosts a popular soul radio show in Mankato, has an unusual following: inmates at the Federal Correctional Facility in Waseca, Minn.3:49 p.m.
Dr. Jon Hallberg: Medical roots of the Iditarod
MPR's medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg discussed the medical roots of the Iditarod with Tom Crann of All Things Considered.4:45 p.m.
Muriel Krusemark, the fireball of Hoffman
All a city needs is one person with a big idea and loads of enthusiasm to create a turnaround and spur small business growth. As economic development coordinator,Muriel Krusemark has had a hand in reviving Hoffman.5:17 p.m.
Geek Squad founder Robert Stephens leaving Best Buy
Robert Stephens, the former art student who founded the Geek Squad and then sold it to mega retailer Best Buy 10 years ago, is leaving the company and moving to California.5:21 p.m.- Mankato DJ Mohamed Alsadig plays to prisoners' hearts
Mohamed Alsadig, a 38-year-old Muslim man who hosts a popular soul radio show in Mankato, has an unusual following: inmates at the Federal Correctional Facility in Waseca, Minn.5:50 p.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Romney: Impossible For Rivals To Win Nomination
It took a lot of money and the margins were sometimes painfully slim, but Mitt Romney pulled out some important victories on Tuesday night in the race for the Republican nomination for President. Melissa Block talks to Ari Shapiro, who spent Wednesday at Romney headquarters in Boston. - Ohio Attorney General On Santorum Campaign
Robert Siegel talks to Ohio Attorney General and Rick Santorum supporter Mike DeWine about the results of Super Tuesday. - Indianapolis Colts Release Manning From Team
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are parting company. The team released the star quarterback Wednesday, rather than pay a $28 million bonus required by his contract. Manning missed last season with a neck injury and any teams interested in signing him will look closely at his health. - Vatican Orders Cleveland Parishes Reopened
The Vatican is ordering the Diocese of Cleveland to open 13 parishes that had been closed. The decision might bode well for other parishes across the country that are appealing their closures. - Christians Provide Free Labor On Jewish Settlements
Many evangelical Christians believe it is their duty to help Jews expand the Jewish state. They have provided money to help the settlements grow, and now they are coming to labor in the vineyards, which they see as fulfilling biblical scripture. - Longtime Rep. Kucinich Is Down, But Maybe Not Out
Redistricting forced Rep. Dennis Kucinich to run against another incumbent Democrat in the primary, and he lost. But a reporter who's watched his career says not to count Kucinich out — losing isn't the strangest or worst thing to happen to the lifelong politician. - Fall Senate Races Shaping Up
Political writer Shira Toeplitz of Roll Call talks with Melissa Block about the high profile Senate races taking shape in 2012. - Pakistan's Supreme Court Takes On Controversy
Pakistan's Supreme Court — led by a firebrand chief justice — is increasingly asserting itself into the country's myriad social and political issues. Over the past few months, it has taken on issues as diverse as flogging, and land encroachment. But now it's wading into much deeper waters. It recently filed contempt charges against Pakistan's prime minister, and has taken the power military and intelligence agency to task over illegal detentions. Some are applauding the high court's actions, others fear the justices are going too far and may destabilize the country further. - Letters: On Belarus And 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'
Robert Siegel and Melissa Block correct the record by reading emails from listeners who heard mistakes in Tuesday's program; one, about the geo-political state of Belarus, and the other about the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. - A Struggling City Finds Inspiration In Classical Music
The symphony of beleaguered Stockton, Calif., is premiering a new piece of music from Israeli composer Avner Dorman. Organizers say they hope it will help heal old wounds.
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