Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Engebretsen family shares its grief in aftermath of bridge tragedy
  The family of Sherry Engebretsen says she was a devoted mother and wife who loved the Beatles, books and sports. Ron Engebretsen and his daughters, Jessica and Anne, shared stories about Sherry Monday as they sat in the backyard of their Shoreview home6:50 a.m.
• Two survivors were on their way to a soccer game
  Dozens of people survived the I-35W bridge collapse. Some were seriously injured, others escaped with minor injuries. But all are experiencing the emotions that come after surviving a brush with death. Experts say understanding those emotions will take time and patience.6:55 a.m.
• The big question: Why did the bridge fall down?
  A bridge is thousands of pieces of metal and concrete. It's built to withstand all manner of weather and stress. And most bridges do exactly that -- for up to 100 years. So why did the 35W bridge collapse after only 40 years?7:20 a.m.
• Bridge collapse arms Molnau critics
  Critics of Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau say the I-35W bridge incident exposes her lack of leadership.7:25 a.m.
• Manna Fest blends religion and theater
  Manna Fest at Augsburg College features a variety of plays and performances, all with a spiritual theme.7:50 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Prolific 'Sojourner' Writes a New Box Set
  CD box sets usually gather a singer's career highlights — greatest hits, with some rarities thrown in. Now comes one that contains no hits. All of Sojourner's recordings are new, from a band with a small but intense following: Magnolia Electric Co.
• Sarbanes-Oxley Lowers Corporate Fraud Lawsuits
  After five years, the Sarbanes-Oxley law has reduced corporate fraud. It was crafted to restore investor confidence with tighter rules for audits and forcing executives to certify financial statements. Chris Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, talks with Renee Montagne.
• Organic Farmers Face Higher Insurance Costs
  Organic farmers are trying to meet growing demand for chemical-free food but among their financial hurdles is paying more for federal crop insurance than farmers who use pesticides. But a provision in the farm bill tells the Agriculture Department to justify the higher price, or stop charging it.
• Navy Aids Search for Victims of Collapsed Bridge
  Emergency coordinators in Minneapolis are bringing in Navy divers to help remove debris from last week's bridge collapse. Eight people are listed as missing. Also, Minnesota is fast-tracking a plan to replace the collapsed Interstate 35W bridge.
• Guantanamo Prisoner Release Becomes Challenging
  Some prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, do not want to go home. The Bush administration wants to lower the number of prisoners there and is set to release some 80 detainees, but neither their home countries nor a third country will take them. About 420 detainees have been released.
• Many Latin American Immigrants Opting for Spain
  The Spanish government's attempts to help immigrants make the most of the money they earn — and ease the process of sending funds back home — are leading many Latin American immigrants to work in Spain instead of the United States. Last year, immigrants in Spain sent home $5 billion.
• Afghan President Karzai Declares Iran a Helper
  The Bush administration considers Iran to be a dangerous influence on its neighbors. But Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan, regards Iran as a helper. Karzai visited President Bush at Camp David. Said Jawad, Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States, talks with Steve Inskeep.
• Federal Reserve to Discuss Markets, Interest Rates
  The Federal Reserve's open market committee is due to meet and investors await Fed policymakers' response to volatility in financial markets. Stocks rallied Monday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average up nearly 2.2 percent. That follows an equally sharp drop in the Dow on Friday.
• Work Life Curbs Greece's Healthy Napping Custom
  Although cancer researchers may have found that a cat nap could reduce the chance of having a heart attack, changing work standards in Greece are making it harder for those that have held strong to siesta traditions to catch a few midday Zzz's.
• Little League Players Mixed on Bonds' Feat
  Little League baseball players analyze Barry Bonds' chase for Major League Baseball's home run record. Bonds is seeking his 756th homer, which would break the tie he is currently in with retired slugger Hank Aaron.
• Branson, Mo., Developers Create New Airport
  A group of private investors is developing a commercial airport in Branson, Mo., creating the first privately developed and operated commercial airport in the United States. Branson hopes it will attract more tourists to its entertainment industry.
• Art Thieves in France Take Monet, Other Paintings
  French police are looking for five people who stole $1.5 million worth of paintings from a museum in Nice. As tourists milled around the Museum of Fine Arts, the masked gunmen stormed in and made off with four paintings that included a Monet.
• Missionaries Aware of Danger in Volatile Areas
  The 21 South Korean hostages held by the Taliban in Afghanistan are missionaries but say they were providing humanitarian aid at hospitals and schools. Mike Pocock, head of the World Missions and Intercultural Studies department at the Dallas Theological Seminary, talks with Renee Montagne.
• Sen. Clinton to Call for Foreclosure Bailout Fund
  The crumbling mortgage market has caught the eye of presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, who is expected to call for a $1 billion federal fund to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The move comes a day after sub-prime lender American Home Mortgage filed for bankruptcy protection.
• Rescuers Try to Reach Coal Miners in Utah
  There has not been any contact with the six trapped coal miners in southern Utah. The effort to free them is in its second day. There's no shortage of hope or determination among the hundreds of rescuers who have converged near the town of Huntington.

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