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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Traffic camera bill hits a red light at Minnesota House
A bill that would allow cities to install cameras designed to catch red light runners at intersections hit a red light of its own in a House committee.6:40 a.m.
Free online courses to be offered at University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota will enter a digital frontier this spring when it offers its first massive online classes. The courses will be free and accessible by anyone all over the state and the world.6:45 a.m.
Driver's license data privacy breach incites outrage, but also indifference
A month after the DNR released details of an investigation concluding John Hunt had accessed thousands of driver's records for no work-related reason, many of the people he looked up are still left wondering why.7:20 a.m.- Changes to Minn. gun laws up for discussion in Senate
Ron Latz, Democratic chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will join us to talk about today's hearings on proposed changes to Minnesota's gun laws.7:25 a.m. 
Mayo's expansion may create jobs, but how many?
The Mayo Clinic said its planned expansion will create about 35,000 jobs in Minnesota; 10,000 to 15,000 of those jobs would involve direct employment at Mayo. Some experts are skeptical of the job projections.7:45 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Mexico's 'Crisis Of Disappearance': Families Seek Answers
More than 60,000 people have died in Mexico's war on drugs over the past six years. But that statistic tells only part of the story. Human-rights groups say thousands more, as many as 25,000 people, have vanished — many at the hands of Mexico's security forces. - Defense Cuts May No Longer Be Political Sacred Cow
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said the looming automatic spending cuts will damage U.S. national security. But the warnings don't appear to be moving the needle with lawmakers or the American public. - American Tech Workers Challenge H-1B Visa Story
Two days ago, Morning Edition aired a story about the H-1B program which grants temporary work visas to foreigners with special skills like computer programming. In the story, it was reported that employers have to show they tried to recruit Americans first. But as it turns out, many companies bypass American applicants. - Secret Menus Give Restaurants A Not-So-Secret Boost
Secret menus aren't new, but more restaurants are trying them out in order to set themselves apart and increase sales. Panera Bread, for instance, has rolled out a new secret menu with low-carb, health-conscious options to appeal to a new group of customers. - New York Times Co. To Sell 'Boston Globe'
The company said it wanted to focus on The New York Times — its flagship newspaper. The Times bought the Globe for a record $1.1 billion in 1993. - An Indonesian Extremist Trades Rifle For Spatula
Between 2002 and 2009, homegrown Indonesian militants staged deadly attacks almost yearly. The story of one former terrorist-turned-chef — and his unrealized dreams of global jihad — help illustrate why terrorism hasn't flourished in the Muslim-majority country. - Egyptian Women Speak Out Against Sexual Violence At Protests
In Egypt, sexual violence against women is on the rise. It has become a chronic problem in a state where security is breaking down and mass protests are not policed. And as the number of assaults increase, many women say they will no longer be silent. - Google Invites Ideas For Its High-Tech Eyewear
Google says it will select several thousand "Glass Explorers" to test drive its augmented technology eyewear. The company is running a contest to find "bold, creative" people with imaginative ideas about how they would use the technology. - Amid Lawsuits, Aereo Brings Broadcast TV To The Internet
Backed by broadcasting powerhouse Barry Diller, a new service picks up broadcast TV signals and makes them available over the Web — and the TV networks don't like that one bit. Currently available only in New York City, Aereo is planning to expand ... if it makes it through the legal challenges. - Sony Shows Off Playstation 4 Controller
Sony has sold about 77 million PlayStation 3s since its launch in 2006, starting at $500 each. The new model is expected to be cheaper, and it should be available in time for the holidays. The company says the PlayStation 4 will focus on social networking features and cloud-based games.
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