All Things Considered for June 10, 2011 | Minnesota Public Radio News

Friday, June 10, 2011

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

Some teachers conflicted over Anoka-Hennepin's sexual orientation policy
An Anoka-Hennepin school district policy under threat of a lawsuit requires teachers to remain neutral on matters of sexual orientation. But in practice, the policy is interpreted a variety of ways.4:45 p.m.
Dayton administration continues preparations for shutdown
Layoff notices started to arrive at the homes of state workers who may be losing their jobs if no budget agreement can be reach.5:20 p.m.
Minneapolis' Cristo Rey graduates its first class with honors
More than half of the 60 graduates will go on to college. Minnesota's first Jesuit high school requires students work in the corporate world.5:23 p.m.
Festival Friday: Previewing the 2nd annual Zumbrota Covered Bridge Quick Draw
Saturday, June 11, 40 artists create oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings of Minnesota's last covered bridge in just two hours.5:50 p.m.
Filmmaker John Waters explores new career path in Walker show
Filmmaker and writer John Waters, known for his counterculture work, takes a new turn this weekend with the opening of "Absentee Landlord," a show he's curated at the Walker Art Center.5:55 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

From 'Shenandoah' To Afghanistan: George Crumb's 'Winds Of Destiny'
A song cycle inspired by Civil War-era tunes is adapted for a soldier's return from Afghanistan by stage director Peter Sellars and features soprano Dawn Upshaw.
Weiner Has Backing, But District Might Leave Him
Poll shows many voters still on Anthony Weiner's side, despite the congressman's lewd tweeting. But New York state will lose two districts, and the controversy makes it a good bet his will be one of them.
Week In Politics: Weiner; GOP Presidential Field
Melissa Block speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks of The New York Times.
Letters: Leonard Stern And 'Mad Libs'
Melissa Block reads emails from listeners.
Nikki Haley Feuds With S.C. Legislature
South Carolina's Supreme Court has settled a standoff between Republican Gov. Nikki Haley and the state Legislature. The Legislature won, but the battle seems to be only heating up. Just as the Legislature was wrapping up its regular session earlier this month, Haley ordered the Legislature to return to session. In return, the Senate president pro tempore filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court, saying Haley's order violated the separation of powers. The court sided with the Legislature. This is just the latest in the months of sniping and bullying between the governor and the Legislature.
Power May Increase Promiscuity
Anthony Weiner, John Edwards, Arnold Schwarzenegger — men behaving badly, right? It may be more complex than that. Research shows power causes men and women to take risks and imagine themselves as more attractive. New survey research shows that, given power, women are as likely as men to stray.
Wildfires Continue To Burn In Arizona
The biggest fire — called the Wallow Fire — has grown to 640 square miles — that's more than half the size of Rhode Island. Firefighters in eastern Arizona say winds have died down a bit. The blaze is about 5 percent contained. So far, 29 homes have been destroyed.
NBA Faces Contentious Lockout
The NBA is on the verge of a possibly very long, contentious lockout. Melissa Block talks to CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell for more.
Two Guys On A Road Trip, Racking Up Comic Mileage
Real-life friends Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon annoy each other on a foodies' pilgrimage across the English countryside in The Trip, a laugh-riot lark from director Michael Winterbottom. (Recommended)
Gates Rebukes NATO Members On Libya Mission
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who leaves office at the end of the month, sharply criticized NATO Friday. He noted that all members of the alliance voted for the Libya mission, but less than half have participated. Just 11 weeks into the mission, the "mightiest military alliance in history" is beginning to run short of munitions, requiring the U.S. once more to make up the difference. The U.S. is "in the midst of a deep economic crisis of our own," he said. "If you told American taxpayers, as I just did, that they're bearing 75 percent of the financial burden of the alliance, this going to raise eyebrows."