Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The week ahead at the Capitol
  State lawmakers are working on President's Day. Tonight, members of the Minnesota House will be discussing a renewable energy bill. On Tuesday Congressman James Oberstar will speak to a joint committee at the Capitol about transportation. Capitol reporter Tom Scheck joins Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for a look at the week ahead.7:20 a.m.
• Preschool literacy program shows long-term results
  The Words Work program is designed to close the education achievement gap, and researchers say it's working.7:25 a.m.
• Cecilia Ramon deals with fear through art
  Cecilia Ramon spent many years afraid. She grew up in Argentina during the "Dirty War" in the late 1970s and early '80s. She says she was afraid for so long that it's become a way of life for her. Now, living in Duluth, she's dealing with that fear through her art.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• North Dakotans Try to Reclaim 'Snow Angel' Title
  Nearly 9,000 people gathered Saturday in Bismarck, N.D., to try to break the world record for the most snow angels made at the same time. If the Guinness Book of World Records verifies the number, the city will reclaim the title it first established in 2002.
• Film Offers Intimate Look at Iraqi Political Life
  The documentary My Country, My Country follows the story of a doctor in Iraq who is running for political office. Director Laura Poitras lived with the doctor, his wife and their six children while shooting the film.
• A Historic Killing in the Capitol Building
  In 1887, a reporter wrote a sex scandal story that drove a congressman from office. Three years later, the reporter shot and killed the lawmaker at the Capitol. It is said that his blood still marks the marble stairway.
• The Secret Behind Why Ideas 'Stick'
  Brothers Chip and Dan Heath examine why some ideas spread around the globe, while others are forgettable, in their book, Made to Stick. They say most people don't know how to frame their ideas in a clear and compelling way.
• Astronauts Take Up Cross-Moon Skiing?
  NASA aims to return to the moon by 2020, and one moon-landing veteran has a suggestion: Offer astronauts intensive lessons in cross-country skiing. Harrison Schmitt says it's the perfect way to get around. Even without skis, low gravity means you push off and simply glide above the surface.
• Carnival Kicks Off in Rio
  Brazil's famous carnival parade began Sunday in Rio de Janeiro and ended Monday morning. At the top of the line was Brazil's oldest samba group — and it had more than 4,000 dancers. The 13 competing dance groups come from Rio's shantytowns, and spend many thousands of dollars to impress
• Mideast Meeting Yields Little Progress
  A meeting in Jerusalem between Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Israeli and Palestinian leaders ends with little progress but an agreement to meet again. The talks, meant to try and restart the peace process, marks the first time in six years political players at this level have met.
• Opposition Leaders: Moscow Undermining Elections
  Russian opposition leaders say officials are banning their parties from taking part in local elections across the country next month. They say their candidates are being struck off ballots on technicalities. They say this is the Kremlin's latest assault against democracy.
• Kasparov Leads Opposition Coalition in Russia
  Former chess champion Garry Kasparov has brought together a coalition of opposition parties for Russia's 2008 elections. Critics say Russian President Vladimir Putin has consolidated so much power that the country's democracy is in jeopardy.
• Explosion Rocks Indian Train, Kills Scores
  An explosion on a train in India has killed at least 66 people. Authorities think a crude bomb started a fire as the train headed to Pakistan. India's railway minister says the explosion was aimed at undermining the peace process between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
• NBA All-Star Game and What Lies Ahead
  In the 56th NBA All-Star game Sunday, the West overwhelmed the East, 153 to 132. The game was played in Las Vegas, which, unlike normal All-Star game sites, is not the home of an NBA team — although it could be in the future.
• Sunni Sheiks Join Iraqi Police to Fight Al Qaida
  In Iraq, Sunni Arab sheiks angry over al Qaida attacks in the insurgent stronghold of Anbar province are urging their tribesmen to join the local police forces. So far, the United States has trained three battalions.
• JetBlue Cancels Flights
  Officials say they hope JetBlue will be fully operational Tuesday, after canceling nearly one-quarter of its flights Monday. The airline is still trying to recover from a Valentine's Day snowstorm that left some passengers stranded on planes for hours.
• Marines Return to U.S. from Anbar Province
  About 300 U.S. Marines returned Saturday to Camp Lejeune, N.C., from Iraq. The troops had been fighting in Anbar province.
• Online Ad Agencies Face Shortage of Workers
  Digital ad firms are on a hiring binge as more money migrates towards Web advertising. But they're having trouble finding workers with the right mix of creative and technical skills.

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