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Monday, February 11, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Training helps workers defuse incidents with mentally ill inmates
Crisis intervention training is helping prison workers who deal with mentally ill people in crisis. The Minnesota Department of Corrections is providing the voluntary training, recognizing that correctional officers have long been on the front lines in the response to mental illness.7:20 a.m.
Marriage and taxes to make headlines this the week at the Capitol
The effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota picks up this week when supporters gather for a Valentine's Day rally at the State Capitol.7:45 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Mother Nature Unleashes Dangerous Storms
There were extreme weather patterns across parts of the U.S. over the weekend. A storm was bearing down on the Northern Plains. In the Southeast, a tornado touched down in Hattiesburg, Miss. And in the Northeast, residents are digging out after a major storm dumped record snowfall in some areas. Rain is expected to make things even worse in that region. - Reward Offered For Ex-LAPD Officer's Arrest
Seeking leads in a massive manhunt, Los Angeles authorities on Sunday offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Dorner, the former police officer suspected in three killings. - 'Outpost' Tells Battle Story Of Medal Of Honor Nominee
The latest Medal of Honor will be awarded on Monday to former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha for his actions during 12-hour firefight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Steve Inskeep talks to CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper, who told the story of the battle in his recent book, The Outpost. - Woof Out The Red Carpet: Westminster Dogs Take New York
Many of the canines that have flocked to Manhattan are staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania. And there the pooches are treated like VIPs — very important pooches, that is. From spinach pizza to a doggie concierge, it's a pampered life for a show dog. - Why Even Radiologists Can Miss A Gorilla Hiding In Plain Sight
An attention researcher wanted to find out how radiologists would fare in a version of the famous Invisible Gorilla study. He found that 83 percent of the radiologists failed to spot an image of a gorilla on slides they were told to inspect for cancer. It's just one example of how, when people are asked to perform a challenging task, their attention can narrow and blocks things out. - How Parents Can Learn To Tame A Testy Teenager
Whether fighting about texting or curfew, the key to resolving parent-child disputes is by helping them understand why they're angry in the first place. It usually turns out to be another stress like trouble at school or fear of embarrassment. - Northeast Airline Traffic Is Moving Again
More than 5,500 flights were canceled since Friday when airlines started making plans in anticipation of the massive snowstorm that crippled parts of the Northeast. Airlines say they're now operating at close-to-normal schedules. - Auntie Anne's Pretzels In Beijing: Why The Chinese Didn't Bite
It's the entrepreneurs' dream: tapping into China's market of 1.3 billion people. That dream fueled the efforts of two Chinese-American MBAs to take the soft-pretzel franchise — a staple of U.S. shopping malls — to China. Cultural and financial barriers, however, led to a far more challenging reality. - Potato Chip Flavors Walk On The Wild Side
Lays Potato Chips is expected to announce new flavors on Tuesday. The company had a contest in which they asked for suggestions for new chip varieties. - State Of The Union Message To Focus On Economy
President Obama goes before a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening to deliver his State of the Union message. White House briefers say the president plans to bring the national conversation back to the economy after weeks of focusing on immigration and gun violence.
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