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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
MPCA orders troubled dairy to take action
State health officials say a dairy farm near Thief River Falls continues to pose a public health hazard. The MPCA has now ordered the dairy to take immediate action.7:20 a.m.
Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy
The livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress.7:25 a.m.
Art Hounds: CONvergence, Alex Kuno and Sunset Rubdown
This week, our Art Hounds introduce us to the geeky, the creepy and the magical.8:25 a.m.- Minneapolis police plan to use text message alerts
Minneapolis and St. Paul police are planning to use a new service called Nixle to deliver public safety information to citizens. People can get the information by text message or e-mail.8:40 a.m. 
Ten years after blowdown, Boundary Waters still recovering
Ten years after millions of trees blew down in Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Wilderness, the forest is in the midst of a comeback.8:50 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Nowrasteh's 'Stoning': A Horror All Too True To Life
The harrowing climax in The Stoning of Soraya M. shows the graphic death of an innocent woman. The film's director and star say the scene — and the story — are tragically real. - Marine General Takes Fight To The Taliban
Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, a veteran of Iraq, is leading the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in its fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He exhorted his troops in a recent speech to besiege the enemy until the Taliban is dead or surrenders. - Binghamton, N.Y.: After The Shooting Stopped
In April, Jiverly Wong, a mentally ill immigrant from Vietnam, opened fire at an immigrant services center in Binghamton, N.Y., killing 13. What happens to people blindsided by such devastating violence? - 'Long, Hot Summer' Ahead For U.S. Troops In Iraq
Journalist Tom Ricks, who has written two books on Iraq, says even though U.S. troops are leaving Iraqi cities, their daily lives won't change too much. - Supreme Court Closes Deeply Divided Term
As the words of the court's opinions settle into law books, a picture is emerging of a conservative court on a slow but steady march to the right. Yet the Supreme Court did not go as far this term as some liberals had feared. - More Care Means Better Health, But Not Always
A new study finds that when Medicare expanded its prescription drug coverage, people did spend more on drugs. However, those who had little to no drug coverage beforehand reduced what they spent on going to doctors and hospitals. - Madoff Likely Won't Be Serving Time In 'Club Fed'
A complex point system will partly determine which prison Bernard Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years, will go to. Because of his long sentence, it is likely that Madoff will never see the minimum security work camps known as "Club Fed." - Investigative Reporters Move Outside Newsrooms
As the newspaper industry shrinks, investigative reporters are taking jobs with unconventional news outlets, academia, government agencies and the corporate world. - New Grads May Have Leg Up On Older Job Seekers
Recent college graduates are finding out that an economic downturn is not the best time to be searching for work. But they do have a leg up on older job hunters: It's a lot easier for a 22-year-old — unburdened by mortgage and kids — to go to where the work is. - The Joy Of Work: A Disabled Man's Quest For A Job
Michael Medina is looking for a job that will make him as happy as he once was when he worked as a janitor. He's aided by a job coach from the Arc of San Francisco, part of a national nonprofit network that helps people with developmental disabilities find general employment.
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