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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Day two: Stepdaughter testifies she told Amy Senser to admit to driving SUV
Relatives of the victim and the accused testified Tuesday on the second day of the hit-and-run trial of Amy Senser.6:50 a.m.
Young and underwater, homeowners face tough decisions
Falling home prices mean many homeowners in their 30s now owe tens of thousands of dollars more than what their houses are worth. As they ponder their choices, they're sinking under the weight of so-called negative equity.6:55 a.m.
Mpls. City Council votes 7-6 for mayor's stadium plan
Members of the Minneapolis City Council have gone on record in support of public funding for a new Vikings stadium -- by the slimmest of margins.7:20 a.m.
Vikings stadium has air of inevitability at the Capitol
Just a week after the Vikings stadium proposal appeared to be dead, it's back and nearing full votes in the House and Senate. DFLer Ryan Winkler tells Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer about why the stadium bill has been revived.7:25 a.m.- University of Minnesota researcher rescues valuable tissue samples
Thanks in part to a professor at the University of Minnesota, tissue samples gathered decades ago are being used today for important medical research. A new DNA analysis process called polymerase chain reaction is revealing new information about infectious diseases. For example, scientists have learned new things about Hepatitis C by analyzing blood serum that was collected from airmen during the Korean War. It's likely that blood serum would have been destroyed if it wasn't for the efforts of Dr. Edward Kaplan. He's a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the University of Minnesota. He told MPR's Cathy Wurzer that when he found out about the serum samples, being stored in Cleveland, he came up with an innovative and inexpensive way to get them delivered to the University of Minnesota.7:45 a.m. 
Neutrinos, smelt and dredging are in the news in Duluth
Reporter Dan Kraker talks with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the stories that people are talking about in Duluth. Kraker tells us about a new sub-atomic research facility, the growing need for dredging in Lake Superior and the running of the smelt.8:25 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Fitch Ratings Upgrades Ford's Junk Status
Ford's credit rating was raised from junk status to investment-grade by Fitch Ratings — it's another step in the company's turnaround. Ford nearly collapsed in 2005. Since then, it has mortgaged many of its assets, even using its blue oval logo as collateral to borrow money. Under the leadership of CEO Alan Mulally, Ford has repaired its balance sheet and improved its vehicle lineup. - Carmakers In China Rev Up As Industry Shifts East
China is now the world's largest car market, and a crucial one for Detroit companies. Chinese consumers bought 18.5 million vehicles last year, and foreigners, especially Americans, have played a key role in developing the industry. But that's changing, as Beijing tries to strengthen domestic carmakers. - 'Bittersweet Season' Details Caring For Aging Mom
As part of Morning Edition's Family Matters financial literacy series, Renee Montagne talks to Jane Gross, author of A Bittersweet Season, about caring for her aging mother, and what she wishes she had known before she started. - Despite Cease-Fire, Syrians Are Still Dying
The fledgling U.N. monitoring mission in Syria is under sharp criticism from activists who say the team is failing to enforce the terms of the agreement drafted by special envoy Kofi Annan. Violence is down in some areas but flaring up in others. - Romney Has 5 More Primary Wins Under His Belt
Mitt Romney has won Tuesday's primaries in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. But he delivered his victory speech in New Hampshire, the state that gave him an important early win in the hard-fought Republican primary season. And New Hampshire will be an important battleground state in the general election battle between Romney and President Obama. - Fed Chief Bernanke To Discuss Sluggish Economy
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve wrap up a two-day meeting Wednesday and will explain what they plan to do about interest rates. The consensus seems to be they'll keep short-term rates near zero to help support the lagging economy. - Get Ready To Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day
National Poetry Month is wrapping up and the last hurrah for many poetry fans will be Thursday, which is Poem In Your Pocket day. The idea is to celebrate poetry by tucking a favorite poem into your back pocket to share with family, friends and co-workers. - iPhone Sales Add To Apple's Profits
Apple announced higher-than-expected earnings for the most recent quarter — profits nearly doubled over last year. Apple's stock is back up, after falling in recent weeks over fears of a slowdown in iPhone sales. Those fears proved unfounded. Sales of iPhone and iPads beat company estimates. - Activists Disrupt Wells Fargo Shareholders Meeting
Some Wells Fargo shareholders were arrested Tuesday after disrupting the annual meeting in San Francisco. They had bought shares specifically so they could attend the meeting and disrupt the proceedings. Their protest is part of a new strategy by the Occupy movement and housing activists to target corporations. - Are Bribes The Norm In Mexico's Business Culture?
Wal-Mart's stock price has fallen sharply this week after The New York Times published an investigative story on how the retailer's rapid growth in Mexico involved systematic bribes. Steve Inskeep talks to Mexico-based business journalist Eduardo Garcia about the Wal-Mart bribery story.
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