Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Jeune Lune gets back to basics
  This weekend in Minneapolis, Theater de la Jeune Lune opens its new show, "Fishtank." The company is in a deep financial hole. After years of doing lavish operas and classical French theater, Jeune Lune is going back to its clowning roots as it tries to rebuild.6:50 a.m.
• Weather with Mark Seeley
  University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend forecast.6:55 a.m.
• Legislative committee passes tough auto emission standards
  Minnesota is one step closer to adopting California's aggressive emissions standards for cars and trucks.7:20 a.m.
• How old is too young to see 'Juno'?
  Some parents worry the controversial film will give kids the impression pregnancy is easy.7:50 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Entertainment Industry's Future Anyone's Guess
  This week writers approved a tentative contract with studios, ending a 14-week strike. Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, talks about what the end of the strike means for the entertainment business.
• Suit Accuses Homeland Security of Illegal Searches
  Two civil liberties groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security to force it to disclose its policy for searching U.S. citizens and their electronic devices when re-entering the United States.
• Australia Offers East Timor Support After Attacks
  Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is visiting East Timor to provide support to the fledgling country following assassination attempts earlier this week against the president and prime minister.
• Consumers Will Determine Extent of Recession
  Consumers pinched by rising energy prices and declining home values have become more practical in their spending. And they, more than businesses, will determine whether the country experiences a difficult recession.
• Top Financial Officials Take Heat for Economy
  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson came under fire before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday for their handling of the economy. They said they expect the U.S. to avoid a recession.
• Newspaper Companies Join in Online Ad Deal
  The New York Times is teaming up with Hearst, Gannett and the Tribune companies in a new venture aimed at bringing in more money from online ads. The companies hope a single portal offering access to their Web sites will encourage advertisers to spend more money.
• Justice Official Testifies on Waterboarding
  The acting head of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel tells a House subcommittee on Thursday that his department has not ruled on whether waterboarding is illegal. Steven Bradbury signed secret memos in 2005 authorizing the CIA to use the interrogation technique.
• Wis. Voters Looking at Primary as General Election
  Residents of Eau Claire, the largest city in northwestern Wisconsin, are keeping all candidates under consideration and treating the upcoming primary on Tuesday like a general election.
• Pakistanis Fear Vote Will Be Rigged
  Amid a climate of insecurity, Pakistan holds parliamentary elections on Monday. Residents widely believe the vote will be rigged, and many expect violence to break out if President Pervez Musharraf's unpopular party does well.
• Intel Chief: Telecom Immunity a Security Issue
  The Bush administration is asking Congress to pass new legislation that would make some electronic surveillance easier and provide retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that helped the government gather intelligence. Mike McConnell, director of national intelligence, talks about why the government needs this expanded authority.
• Africa Trip Designed to Show Compassionate U.S.
  President Bush leaves Friday for a six-day trip to Africa. The president is traveling to Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia. All have benefited from U.S. aid to save lives and develop their countries.
• Police Seek Motive in Deadly Campus Shooting
  Police are trying to determine a motive for the deadly shooting Thursday at Northern Illinois University. Authorities say a former student opened fire into a packed science class. At least five students were killed before the gunman killed himself.
• Battle for Delegates Continues
  Mitt Romney's endorsement of John McCain means more delegates for the Republican candidate. Meanwhile, the Democratic race may be decided by superdelegates. Renee Montagne talks about the two races with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson and political editor Ken Rudin.
• Musician's Fall Smashes Million-Dollar Violin
  Violin prodigy David Garrett had his 18th century violin in a case over his shoulder in London when he fell down a flight of stairs. The million-dollar instrument was smashed into pieces.
• Starbucks Brews Up 'Premium' Coffee for $2.50
  Starbucks begins offering an "individually brewed premium" coffee for $2.50. It's also catering to the cost-cutting crowd with a new $1 cup of coffee in some shops.

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