Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The future of TV is High-Definition
  Tonight, KARE-11 will become the first Twin Cities television station to broadcast its news programs in High Definition. HD-TV has been touted as the biggest leap in television since the move from black-and-white to color. It's designed to create sharper, clearer pictures. Cathy Wurzer talked with Brian Cooley, editor-at-large of CNET dot com, about what HD-TV means for consumers6:25 a.m.
• Pioneer Press sold to MediaNews Group
  McClatchy is selling off 12 Knight Ridder papers, including the four that are part of this deal. While the buyer has emerged, MediaNews Group's plans for the St. Paul Pioneer Press remain a mystery.7:20 a.m.
• House passes new stadium bill for Minnesota Twins
  By a comfortable 76-to-55 margin, the House approved a measure that would allow Hennepin County to impose a sales tax without voter approval.7:25 a.m.
• Jeffers says she's tougher than Pawlenty
  Minneapolis business owner Sue Jeffers announces her candidacy for governor Thursday, taking on Gov. Tim Pawlenty for the Republican endorsement. Jeffers is an outspoken critic of Pawlenty, saying he's not conservative enough.7:50 a.m.
• Guardian Angels meet tonight
  The red-bereted Guardian Angels could be patrolling northeast Minneapolis within a month. Neighborhood leaders will meet with Angel officials at Columbia Grounds coffee shop in northeast Minneapolis to outline a training program for people who want to be Angels. Cathy Wurzer talked with Curtis Sliwa, the president and founder of the Guardian Angels.7:55 a.m.
• Etiquette for arts patrons
  Cathy Wurzer talked with Dominic Papatola, Morning Edition arts commentator. Papatola advised patrons on how navigate uncomfortable situations at the theater or other arts venues.8:25 a.m.
• Hatch criticizes Blue Cross Blue Shield's financial reserves
  Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch is releasing a report today criticizing Blue Cross Blue Shield's financial reserves. The report says the Minnesota-based nonprofit health care company continues to raise health care premiums -- even though the insurer has more than one-billion dollars in reserves. Blue Cross disputes the size of the reserves. Cathy Wurzer talked with Attorney General Mike Hatch and Colleen Reitan, Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield President.8:50 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Warming Eases Northwest Passage, Author Says
  European explorers spent centuries searching for a passage through the ice at the top of the world. The Northwest Passage, a shortcut to Asia Europe, proved elusive until about 100 years ago. These days, thanks to global warming and a receding ice cover, the voyage is far easier to complete.
• What's Triggering Your Migraine?
  What do a strong latte, a drop in barometric pressure, and soybeans have in common? Neurologist Dr. David Buchholz believes they're all triggers for migraines. And he doesn't believe heavy-duty pain medications are the answer.
• Disinfectant Wipes Safe for Computer Keyboards
  Is your computer making you sick? It's not a stretch to realize your keyboard can harbor all sorts of bugs. The good news is that many disinfectant wipes -- even sterile water -- do a safe job of keeping bacteria at bay.
• Report Concludes That FEMA Should Be Replaced
  Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Commitee are proposing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency be eliminated. After investigating the response to Hurricane Katrina, the committee releases a draft report recommending the creation of a new National Preparedness and Response Authority to replace FEMA.
• Vaccine for Marburg Virus Tests Well in Monkeys
  Researchers say they've successfully treated monkeys who were infected with Marburg virus, a cousin of the Ebola virus. This is the first time a vaccine has been shown to be effective as a treatment for deadly viruses like Marburg.
• Fort Stewart Families Cope with Strain of Separation
  The Army is trying to help families reunited after yearlong deployments through programs and workshops for soldiers. But the real work of reconnecting falls to the individual families who want to make their relationships successful.
• Letters: Coal Energy, Gays and Christians in School
  Steve Inskeep reads from listener comments and corrections, including questions about the environmental impact of coal mining.
• Emergency Bill Funds Mississippi Rail-Line Work
  The Senate votes against trimming a $106.5 billion emergency spending bill. The money will be used to fund operations in Iraq, hurricane relief and add-ons. One of the controversial additions is $700 million for relocation of a rail line along the Mississippi coast.
• Shareholders Question Executive Pay at Pfizer
  At the annual meeting of Pfizer shareholders, some attendees plan to protest the pay package for the company's chief executive. According to critics, Pfizer has changed the way it pays top executives to justify high levels of compensation. The company's stock is hovering near a seven-year low.
• Congress Votes Against Internet Neutrality Bill
  Congress defeats legislation that would have required all Internet traffic to be treated equally as it moves across the network. Telephone and cable companies want to start charging higher rates for faster and preferential connections.

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