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Monday, September 15, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Plans to build new powerlines meet opposition
Critics of a proposed network of high-voltage power lines around Minnesota say the project is unnecessary. A group of utilities called, CapX 2020 would build four lines connecting various parts of the state.6:50 a.m.
Immigrant brothers build their dream
For two immigrant brothers, the Calas, the American Dream has come true.6:55 a.m.
How the new 35W bridge was built so quickly
State officials announce today when the new I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River will open to traffic, perhaps as early as Tuesday.7:20 a.m.
Federal courthouse reopens after three-year, $65 million renovation
The 42-year-old Warren Burger federal courthouse in St. Paul reopens today after undergoing a $65 million renovation.7:25 a.m.- Monday Markets with Chris Farrell
Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell on the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, and the sale of Merrill Lynch.7:55 a.m. - Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Future Tenses' Jon Gordon discusses the Pentagon's secret weapon in Iraq.8:20 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Wilbur Ross: Finding His Calling
When investor Wilbur Ross was at Yale, he took an English course that required writing 1,000 words a day. After two weeks, he ran out of things to say. The billionaire jokes that dropping it "probably saved me from a life of poverty." - Peace Day Film Brings Jude Law To Afghanistan
Jude Law and documentary filmmaker Jeremy Gilley went to Afghanistan to promote the U.N. International Day of Peace with a new film, The Day After Peace. The Day of Peace, scheduled for Sept. 21, seeks to pause conflict for a day. - Prefab: From Utilitarian Home To Design Icon
Architects' answer to efficient design is the prefab home, which has been both a design sensation and a cookie-cutter bore over the years. A current MoMA exhibit explores the history of that house and shows how technology could make innovative design more affordable. - Financial Giants Falling: Lehman, Merrill Lynch, AIG
One of the wildest days in memory on Wall Street took place on a weekend. The investment bank Lehman Brothers has filed for bankruptcy, and the brokerage firm Merrill Lynch will be bought by Bank of America. Other big companies, such as the insurance company AIG, are in trouble. - Ex-Finance Ministers Offer U.S. Economic Advice
Financial leaders from around the world met last week to discuss global economic stability. Some of them suggested it's time for the United States to take international advice. Their input comes as the U.S. prepares for an examination by the IMF. - L.A. Train Crash Inquiry Targets Engineer's Actions
Federal investigators say a Los Angeles commuter train engineer missed two verbal safety checks just moments before he slammed head-on into a freight train Friday. They're also trying to determine whether the engineer — who died in the crash — was using his cell phone. - Ike Leaves Houston Lacking Power, Food, Water
In Houston, nearly 2 million people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Ike. And that was only one frustration for the city's residents. They say there are not enough shelters, no sites to pick up food and water — and they're just not getting enough help from local and federal officials. - Hunt Is On For Generators, Gasoline In Houston
Basic necessities are still out of reach for many people in Houston in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Few stores are open, and those that are have long lines of customers. One Home Depot that was open had people swarming for generators and other supplies. - Up To 50,000 Jobs At Risk In Banks' Collapse
Lehman Brothers' 26,000 employees started to clear out their offices Sunday as the securities firm files for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Merrill Lynch collapsed and agreed to be taken over by Bank of America. Thousands of jobs will disappear in an industry that has lost 100,000 jobs since the start of the credit crisis a little more than a year ago. - Automakers Seek $25 Billion In Federal Loans
Detroit's auto makers are campaigning to get at least $25 billion in low-cost loans from the federal government. The industry says the funds will help U.S. automakers retool their factories and produce more fuel efficient cars.
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