Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Sabo Bridge remains closed over safety concerns
  Bridge experts are evaluating the safety of the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis to determine when the pedestrian and bicycle crossing can reopen.6:45 a.m.
• Minneapolis Police Department's aging force poses staffing challenges
  With most of Minneapolis's police force just a few years away from retirement eligibility, it could leave the state's largest city with a shortage of officers by the end of this year.6:50 a.m.
• Mark Seeley: Snow expected in coming days
  University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley says this is the snowiest week so far for many parts of Minnesota.6:55 a.m.
• Twin Cities charter schools more segregated and underperforming, report says
  Charter schools in the Twin Cities metro area underperform academically in comparison to their traditional public counterparts, shows a report released today.7:20 a.m.
• Controversial Goodhue wind farm environmental impact plan rejected
  The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission rejected a developer's plan to protect eagles and other wildlife that might be harmed by a controversial wind farm project in the southeastern region of the state.7:25 a.m.
• NDSU mourns 4 Twin Cities students killed in car crash
  Nearly 1,000 North Dakota State University students gathered last night to remember Lauren Peterson, Megan Sample, Danielle Renninger and Jordan Playle, who died Monday in a crash on I-94.7:40 a.m.
• Minot lawyer defends UND's Fighting Sioux nickname
  Reed Soderstrom chairs the referendum committee that's working to keep the UND "Fighting Sioux" name.7:45 a.m.
• Hockey mom Karen Schneider agonizes over youth hockey's safety
  Writer Karen Schneider penned an article in Sports Illustrated about high school player Jack Jablonski's injury.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Romney Tries To Connect With Mich. Tea Party Voters
  Michigan holds its GOP primary next Tuesday, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney spoke at a Tea Party rally in Milford Thursday night. That's a segment of the party that he's had a hard time winning over in previous states during this primary season.
• In Michigan, Obama Team Builds On 2008 Foundation
  Democrats are using next week's GOP presidential primary in Michigan as an opportunity to energize President Obama's core base of support there. The campaign and a superPAC have ads on the air in the state. And the campaign is organizing activities for the president's supporters.
• TV Show Publicizes Missing Persons Of Color
  While African Americans constitute only 13 percent of the population, they account for more than 40 percent of missing persons. Find Our Missing on black cable network TV One wants to be the catalyst for tips that might solve a disappearance.
• Real Navy SEALs Star In 'Act Of Valor'
  The new film Act of Valor blurs the line between the real and the unreal something fierce. The movie shot genuine SEAL training exercises, but the script couldn't be more generic.
• How To Properly Dispose Of Sacred Texts
  The burning of Qurans by the U.S. military in Afghanistan has led to days of rioting by Muslims who say it was a desecration of their holy book and an affront to Islam. Many faiths prescribe specific rituals for disposing of their sacred texts.
• Economy Bogs Down Other Issues For Young Voters
  In 2008, Renee Montagne talked to Martinique Chavez, 18, at a presidential debate party in Albuquerque, N.M. At the time, Chavez was undecided but leaning towards John McCain. Four years later, we catch up with her as she prepares to graduate from college and faces a tough economy. They're joined by Martinique's 18-year-old brother Zeke, a Ron Paul supporter.
• A Revival In American Manufacturing, Led By Brooklyn Foodies
  Artisanal food makers in Brooklyn have a lesson for America's manufacturers: Focus on the picky customers who are willing to pay extra for quality products.
• Sears To Raise Money By Selling Some Stores
  Sears is spinning off some its Outlet, Hometown and hardware stores. The deal is expected to help the company raise up to $500 million. It's also selling some of its other properties in a separate deal.
• Closing Time: Postal Service May Cut 35,000 Jobs
  The changes could shutter 223 postal facilities and save the service $20 billion.
• Portuguese Seeking Opportunities In Former Colonies
  Like Greece, Portugal is sinking under the weight of debt, and unemployment is soaring. Unlike Greece, Portugal has former colonies rich in natural resources and in need of labor. Now, Portuguese workers are seeking visas to places such as Angola, a country rich with oil and diamonds.

Resources

• Marketplace Tech Report®
• Marketplace Morning Report®
• Mark Seeley's WeatherTalk

Services

• Hourly Newscast
• HD Radio
• iPhone App / Mobile
• E-mail newsletters
• RSS feeds
• Podcasts
• Submit your photos
• Videos
• Weather
• Most e-mailed stories