Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Architecture that can change the world
  A group of architecture and design students at the U of M has come up with a final project they hope will have a big impact. They've created a portable structure, called a "clean hub," that can meet the water, power and storage needs of people affected by natural disasters.6:50 a.m.
• Final negotiations ahead at the Capitol
  With three weeks to go in the legislative session at the state Capitol, lawmakers still have some final considerations before they send bills to Gov. Pawlenty.7:20 a.m.
• Minnesotans come face to face with poverty
  According to a new survey, four out of 10 people say they see people struggling financially. An overwhelming majority say they hold their elected officials accountable.7:25 a.m.
• Court to decide the bounds of judges' turf
  The state Court of Appeals is considering whether judges have the power to seal criminal records beyond their own branch of government, at the BCA.7:45 a.m.
• Another attorney on the list?
  Former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, Tom Heffelfinger, says whether or not he was on the initial termination list for U.S. attorneys, he planned his sudden resignation of over a year ago.7:55 a.m.
• Monday Markets
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell about the lower than expected consumer spending figures, interest rates and the global economy.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Fla. Developer Has 800,000 Acres and Political Clout
  By targeting acreage on the state's panhandle, the St. Joe Co. has attracted some critics, who worry about the pace of growth. But along with its 800,000 acres of land, the developer has powerful allies and political clout.
• Prospect of Devout Muslim President Divides Turkey
  Protests have been growing in Turkey against the government's candidate for president. Citizens and members of the army are concerned about Abdullah Gul's Muslim roots. Many Turks fear Gul's faith will erode Turkish secularism.
• Israeli Report Dissects 'Failures' in Lebanon
  A report commissioned by the Israeli government on last summer's invasion of Lebanon is highly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. But the report stops short of calling for Olmert's resignation.
• Consumer Spending Creeps Higher in March
  The Commerce Department says consumer spending edged up 0.3 percent in March, the weakest showing in five months. But even as gas prices soar and home values flatten, Americans have the cash to keep buying.
• Petraeus Faces 'Complex' Demands in Iraq
  Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, has been on the job for two months. He says he still hopes to help establish a unified Iraq, but acknowledges the situation is as "complex" there as any he's seen.
• Baghdad School Trains Troops to Combat Insurgents
  Thousands of U.S. troops have cone through the Baghdad-based COIN academy to learn how to combat insurgents in Iraq. They learn techniques to fight battles that differ greatly from conventional warfare.
• Report Cites Problems with Iraq Rebuilding Costs
  A report from the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction says Iraqis are doing a poor job maintaining buildings and equipment paid for with U.S. money. The report offers a snapshot on how more than $20 billion of U.S. taxpayer funds are being spent.
• Crash Cripples San Francisco Bay Commutes
  A single accident near the San Francisco Bay bridge has caused a traffic tie-up that could last for months. Early Sunday, a gasoline tanker truck crashed and burned, destroying a crucial freeway interchange. Now commuters are trying to cope with the loss of a major artery.
• Democratic Hopefuls Blast Away at Bush
  Most of the Democratic candidates for president were in California over the weekend, courting activists ahead of California's early primary. Speakers at the state Democratic convention in San Diego took dead aim at President Bush.
• Colts, Cards Do Well in NFL Draft
  The Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts may have used this weekend's NFL draft to best advantage. So says Bill Curry, sports analyst for ESPN. The overall No. 1 draft choice, LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, went to the Oakland Raiders.
• Don't Do Windows? Maybe 'DoMyStuff' Does
  The Web site DoMyStuff.com allows people to post any task they can't do or don't want to do, from grocery shopping to washing windows. People willing to do the work bid on projects.
• Europe Looks for a New Anti-Terror 'Czar'
  Following the Madrid bombings in 2004, the European Union created a post of counterterrorism director. The first appointee stepped down in March. There's no successor on the horizon.
• FCC Holds Hearing on Media Ownership Rules
  The Federal Communications Commission holds one of a series of hearings Monday to determine if it should relax broadcast-ownership rules. The agency tried to do so in 2003, but a federal court said it needed to study its options further.
• He Could Not Steal Her Heart
  A California man allegedly broke the law for love. Police say he wanted to see his girlfriend, but he didn't have a ride. So he stole a car. Later, he stole another. He allegedly took 26 vehicles in all, just to visit a woman who tells police that she's been trying to dump him.
• Engineer Shortage? Duke Study Says No
  Why are so many engineering jobs being sent overseas? Leaders of tech companies say the United States does not produce enough engineers. But a Duke University study says the real issue is cheap overseas labor. Vivek Wadhwa discusses his study's findings.

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