Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Filmmaker William Klein reflects on a distinguished career
  Paris-based filmmaker William Klein is in Minneapolis this weekend for the culmination of a retrospective of his films at the Walker Art Center. Klein, who is 82 years old now, revolutionized the art of street photography in 1956 with the publication of his book of photos entitled "New York." After that he tried his hand at moving images and made a number of satiric films and insightful documentaries. Morning Edition's Jim Bickal talked with Klein about his career.6:45 a.m.
• Recession can be even tougher for low-income families
  For families already living on the financial edge before the recession hit, the economic blows can be even more punishing.7:20 a.m.
• Hiawatha light rail marks five years; what's next?
  On the fifth anniversary of Minnesota's first light rail service, debate continues over how to expand transit.7:40 a.m.
• Minnesota's largest Hindu temple gets grand ceremony
  Thousands of people are expected to flock to Maple Grove this weekend for the grand opening of the Hindu Temple of Minnesota.7:45 a.m.
• Minnesota Wild prepares for NHL draft
  The National Hockey League draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Montreal. This will be the first draft since the Minnesota Wild hired a new general manager and head coach.8:25 a.m.
• Census briefs Bachmann's office on privacy concerns
  U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., says she will leave most of her U.S. Census survey blank next year, even though that violates the law. Bachmann told Fox News she is "just not comfortable" answering questions about income and commuting time. MPR's Cathy Wurzer discusses the situation with a Census Bureau official.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Proposal Offers Specifics On Preventive Detention
  A proposal works through many of the difficult questions the Obama administration has skirted about a potential law. It provides restrictions on who can be held and requires regular review by the courts. The proposal's author acknowledges that it's controversial but says the system already allows indefinite detention.
• Rhubarb: Reviving A Forgotten Crop
  Years ago, Jim Crawford of New Morning Farm noticed that rhubarb had fallen out of favor. His Pennsylvania neighbors were letting the tart perennial languish in their gardens. But Crawford has seen a resurgence in demand for rhubarb, often fueled by nostalgia.
• U.S. Professor Witnesses Iranian Dissent
  Professor Babak Rahimi recently was in Iran working on a book about the development of the Internet there. Rahimi, who teaches Iranian and Islamic studies at the University of California, San Diego, discusses with David Greene the upheaval in Iran following the disputed presidential elections.
• Economy To Dominate Obama, Merkel Discussions
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel has her first White House meeting with President Obama Friday. The two are expected to discuss big issues, including some that divide them sharply. Most prominent are the global economic crisis, what to do about climate change and whether Germany will increase its military commitment to the war in Afghanistan.
• The Role Of Hospitals In Fixing Health Care
  Chip Kahn is president of the Federation of American Hospitals. He is involved in high level negotiations to overhaul health care. Kahn talks with David Greene about how hospitals can help fix the health care system since nearly 50 million people lack basic insurance coverage.
• Housing Market Still Keeping Economy Down
  The Federal Reserve said this week that the "pace of the economic contraction is slowing." But house prices are still falling, and some analysts - including former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan — say the economy can't go up until house prices stop going down. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with David Greene about the housing industry.
• Jackson Was On The Brink Of A Comeback
  One of the tragic aspects of Michal Jackson's death is that fans were going to see him soon in concert. Promoter AEG Live took a gamble when it decided to back the shows in London. Skeptics said the pop star wouldn't follow through. Insurers shied away. Ticket demand was so great, the run was extended to 50 concerts. Now, $85 million in tickets will have to be refunded.
• Prosecutors To Appeal Stanford's Release On Bond
  The Texas billionaire charged with running an elaborate Ponzi scheme has pleaded not guilty. Federal prosecutors say Allen Stanford bilked investors out of $7 billion. A federal magistrate in Houston set bond at $500,000, but Stanford is still being held while prosecutors appeal his release on bail.
• Budget Office Works Powerfully Behind The Scenes
  The Senate Finance Committee has crafted a health care bill that won't add to the federal deficit, even though it's expected to cost a trillion dollars over the next 10 years. The senators went back to the drawing board after an even higher price tag was predicted by the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO is playing a powerful role in shaping the health care debate.
• 3 High Court Rulings Change Legal Landscape
  The Supreme Court has released three significant decisions: When federal courts may act to enforce federal mandates on the states, when, if ever, school officials may conduct strip searches of students for drugs; and the rights of criminal defendants to cross examine crime lab analysts. The rulings will have far-reaching consequences.
• China Likely To Put Hummer Deal On Hold
  China's state radio reports the government's planning agency is likely to reject a Chinese company's bid to acquire General Motors Corp.'s Hummer unit. The report says gas-guzzling vehicles conflict with Beijing's conservation goals.
• Jackson Fans And Family Mourn His Death
  Fans around the world are mourning the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson, who died Thursday at the age of 50. Jackson was hoping for a comeback after years of personal and financial setbacks. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
• Remembering Michael Jackson, 'King Of Pop'
  We watched Michael Jackson grow up and morph into a modern-day song-and-dance man; we danced to his beat until he began to change and we weren't sure what to make of it; and then we witnessed his long, strange fall from grace.
• Michael Jackson: Child Singer To King Of Pop
  Critic Margo Jefferson says Michael Jackson wrote perfectly constructed pop songs, reviving Motown and pushing black performers back into the main arena of pop culture. The author of On Michael Jackson reflects on the entertainer's impact and stage presence.
• It's Take Your Dog To Work Day
  Every dog has its day — in the office. It's the 10th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day. The event was created to encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters.

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