Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minnesota Vikings one step closer to new stadium
  Only a state Senate vote, the governor's signature and approval from the Minneapolis City Council stands between the Vikings and a $975 million stadium that could be ready for the 2016 season. The House passed the stadium plan early Thursday by a 71-60 vote.6:55 a.m.
• Minneapolis mayor happy with final stadium deal, predicts City Council approval
  Speaking with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer on Thursday, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said the compromise Vikings stadium bill headed for a Thursday vote in the state Senate will also win passage in the Minneapolis City Council.7:20 a.m.
• Bullying is common factor in suicide deaths of two teens in southeastern Minn.
  Two southeastern Minnesota teenagers have killed themselves in the past two weeks. While the cases are very different, the suicides prompt an outpour of grief and discussion about bullying.7:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Obama Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
  President Obama has completed what he calls his "evolution" on gay marriage. After equivocating on the issue for more than a year, he now says same-sex marriage should be legal. Obama's endorsement of gay marriage makes it a prominent issue in the November election.
• Gays Welcome Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Decision
  Gays and lesbians have been largely supportive of the Obama administration due to the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act. But some had felt the president was moving too slowly on the issue of same-sex marriage.
• Swing State Voters Mull Obama's Announcement
  Some voters in Colorado are not happy about President Obama's decision to come out in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.
• Critical Afghan Issue: Future Of Women's Rights
  Before the U.S. invasion, life under the Taliban was horrendous for women. Morning Edition's Renee Montagne is reporting from Afghanistan at a time when the focus is on the future, and how the country will evolve as the war winds down.
• After The Quake, Japanese Shop For Survival
  Memories of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan have created a niche industry of "disaster-protection gear." Many Japanese are now fully stocked up on emergency equipment, food and water.
• Ohio Bill Would Ban Exotic Animals As Pets
  Exotic animals are already restricted in many states. Lawmakers in Ohio are considering legislation that would ban dozens of exotic animals as pets. Among other things, owners would have to apply for permits for existing animals.
• Cybersecurity Firms Ditch Defense, Learn To 'Hunt'
  It's boom time for cybersecurity companies that specialize in going after Chinese hackers. The top competitors in the sector have been taking a nontraditional approach. Instead of focusing on protecting clients from malware, these firms are learning more about the attackers — and going after them.
• Pew Study: Americans In The Northeast Have More Economic Mobility
  Southern states like Florida and Texas scored the lowest on Pew's mobility index.
• Republican Governors Debate Health Exchanges
  States are moving to set up health insurance exchanges — a pillar of Obama's health care law. But many GOP governors find themselves in an awkward position. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Steve Inskeep about why the governors' positions on exchanges are complicated.
• Vidal Sassoon Revolutionized Women's Hair Styles
  Hairstyling icon Vidal Sassoon has died at the age of 84. He first earned acclaim for creating hair cuts that needed little styling.

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