All Things Considered for April 22, 2011 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Friday, April 22, 2011

Poligraph: Pawlenty tells part of the story on teacher pay
On the campaign trail, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty likes to tout Q Comp, a program that pays teachers more when their students perform well, but his claim needs a lot of context.4:50 p.m.
State taking steps to shut down underperforming charter school
The Education Department says BlueSky Online's curriculum doesn't meet state standards. It's the first time the state has made such a move.4:54 p.m.
TCF experiments with new overdraft fee policy
The bank is testing out the new fee policy in Michigan. It charges customers one overdraft fee per day, rather than a fee for each overdrawn transaction.5:20 p.m.
Expect little help to pay for cars damaged by potholes
While drivers can file claims for car damage caused by running over potholes, Minnesota's cities and MnDOT rarely honor them.5:24 p.m.
Dinner Party Download Easter menu
Hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam usually equip you with jokes, unusual news items and cocktail recipes. But in honor of the feasts of Passover and Easter, this week they bring you stories about unconventional food - including World War II-era cuisine from London, and California's sushi burrito. It's everything you need to "win" this weekend's dinner party.6:20 p.m.