Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• New Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis opens
  A steady stream of motorists crossed the new Interstate 35W bridge as it opened for traffic early Thursday, less than 14 months after the old one collapsed into the Mississippi River.4:58 a.m.
• Film revisits Hurricane Katrina
  Hurricanes have been in the news recently, but a couple of producers of Fahrenheit 9/11 are trying to get Americans to refocus on Hurricane Katrina. Their new film "Trouble the Water" tells the story of one family's ordeal during and the struggles after Katrina.6:55 a.m.
• Some not so eager to drive new I-35W bridge
  As the new I-35W bridge opens, some residents won't rush back to use it.7:20 a.m.
• Minneapolis downtown to become more pedestrian friendly
  Minneapolis is on a mission to make downtown more friendly to walkers.7:25 a.m.
• Minnesota investors sweating it out
  With the Dow Industrials down more than 800 points in just three days this week, investors will anxiously watch the market opening today. But many Minnesota investors are holding tight and expecting the turmoil to pass.7:50 a.m.
• University of Minnesota to open Confucius Institute
  The University of Minnesota will open a Confucius Institute on Friday. It will promote the study of Chinese language and culture throughout the state, particularly in K-12 education and in the business community.7:55 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  Search engines reveal our fears8:20 a.m.
• Minnesota's small stages have plenty to offer this theater season
  St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic and Morning Edition arts commentator Dominic Papatola takes a look at some of the most promising plays at Minnesota's small stages this season.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Anti-Cancer Vaccine A Tough Sell To Parents
  As of late 2007, just a fifth of U.S. girls under the age of 18 had gotten HPV shots, a vaccine that can protect against strains of the human papillomavirus that can cause cervical cancer. Experts blame the delay on questions of sexual activity — and a mistrust of vaccines.
• Learning To Thrive With Attention Deficit Disorder
  Emily Algire earned good grades in elementary school. But by middle school, there were signs that something was wrong. Emily was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. After being coached with specific learning strategies, she is now entering her second year of college with an upbeat attitude and good grades.
• Congress Gropes With U.S. Financial Crisis
  Members of Congress are mulling their role in the aftermath of this week's turbulence on Wall Street. A consensus is emerging among Democrats that financial markets need more regulation. But in the short term, they're more focused on proposals to — as one put it — bail out the middle class.
• AIG And The Trouble With 'Credit Default Swaps'
  After the $85 billion bailout of the global insurer, a question remains: What went wrong? The answer has to do with an obscure form of insurance called a "credit default swap" and an unhappy mixing of old and new approaches to business.
• Female Voters Speak Out On Palin
  Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has re-energized her party's ticket. The GOP is also hoping the Alaska governor will attract the all-important female vote, especially in battleground states like Missouri. A group of women in the Show Me state explain how they feel about Palin.
• On The Road With Joe Biden
  Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Biden has been campaigning non-stop since being named Barack Obama's running mate. This week the Delaware senator has been stumping in the battleground states of Ohio and Michigan, attacking Republican John McCain.
• McCain Courts Michigan's Working Class Vote
  As Wall Street continued to be rocked by turmoil, the presidential candidates touted economic reforms to voters. Republican John McCain, campaigning in the battleground state of Michigan, told a crowd there he would fight for working people.
• Investors Park Cash In Money Market Funds
  Investors are moving their money into safe places fast. Demand for Treasury securities is high and gold prices are shooting up. Many people with funds in money markets are wondering whether they are still safe. Financial experts say they are.
• U.S. Stocks Open Higher After Massive Selloff
  U.S. financial markets opened higher in early trading Thursday. Investors are bracing for more instability in the financial system. The Federal Reserve and the world's other central banks injected billions of dollars into markets to keep the credit crisis from worsening.
• All Eyes On Palin's Glasses
  It took a couple of women running for America's highest offices to turn campaigning into a fashion statement. Hillary Clinton had her pant suits. Now, Sarah Palin's clear rimmed, titanium eyeglasses are all the rage. In just the last ten days, the Japanese manufacturer has gotten 9,000 orders for them. It normally makes just 12,000 of that style each year. The company's owner adds that he has the same taste in politics as Palin.
• Livni To Form New Coalition Government In Israel
  Israel's foreign minister Tzipi Livni narrowly won an election to head the country's ruling party. Livni is likely to succeed Ehud Olmert as prime minister. Olmert is leaving office in the midst of scandal. Mark MacKinnon, the Middle East correspondent for the Toronto Globe and Mail, says Livni plans to continue peace talks with the Palestinians.
• U.S. Embassy In Yemen Attacked
  Authorities in Yemen have been arresting suspects after an attack Wednesday on the U.S. embassy in the capital San'a. Two suicide car bombs set off a series of explosions outside the embassy.
• British Bank Buys Rival To Help Calm Jitters
  The British bank Lloyds is buying Halifax Bank of Scotland for $22 billion. European politicians and bankers hope the deal will help ease investors' concern.
• Obama Campaigns For 16th Time In Nevada
  Barack Obama is counting on economic frustration and rural organizing efforts to help him carry the state of Nevada in November. Appearing in the state's rural northeast, he said his economic plan will lower taxes — and noted that he supports their right to own guns. Wednesday's visit with Obama's 16th trip to Nevada.
• Adviser: Obama Won't Second-Guess The Fed
  As turmoil on Wall Street dominates the presidential campaign, Barack Obama has issued a statement that neither criticizes nor explicitly endorses the Federal Reserve's decision to bail out AIG. "Sen. Obama is not going to be second-guessing the Federal Reserve at a time like this," said Jason Furman, a senior economic adviser to Obama.

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