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Monday, September 28, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Anoka-Hennepin considers first school closures in 50 years
More Minnesota schools are slated for closure Monday night when the Anoka-Hennepin School Board decides which buildings to close, a rare move for the state's largest district.6:20 a.m.
New 35W features opening to relieve congestion
This week, some elements of the huge makeover of I-35W through the Twin Cities, the state's busiest highway, will open to bus riders and drivers even while many portions of the project are still a work in progress.7:20 a.m.- Star Tribune's future uncertain after bankruptcy
The Minneapolis Star Tribune officially exits bankruptcy today. But the situation facing the newspaper and the industry in general is still challenging.7:25 a.m. - Monday Market report with Chris Farrell
Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell gives a preview of the week on Wall Street.8:25 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Britons Divided On Afghan War Participation
President Obama is reconsidering U.S. strategy in the Afghan War. NATO allies have a major role in this fight and Washington has been asking them to contribute more. In Britain, public opinion on the Afghan war is not as clear cut as it was in opposition to the Iraq War. There are plenty of people saying the job must be finished, while others think it's a war the allies can't win. - 60 Percent Want German Troops Out Of Afghanistan
For nearly eight years, Germany's mission in Afghanistan has been unpopular and controversial. German politicians don't seem to want to talk about it much. For the last three years, polls have consistently shown that two thirds of German voters oppose having troops there. Nearly 60 percent now say they want an immediate withdrawal. - Italians Want Exit Strategy In Afghan War
From the beginning of its involvement in Afghanistan, Italy's coalition government has avoided using the word "war," stressing that it's a peace-keeping operation. But that left the public ill-prepared for the deaths of six Italian soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this month. More than 55 percent of Italians now oppose the war, and the coalition government has taken contradictory positions on what to do. - Columnist, Speechwriter William Safire Dies at 79
William Safire, a columnist for The New York Times and a speechwriter in the Nixon White House, died Sunday at age 79. He had pancreatic cancer and had been staying at a hospice in Rockville, Md. - Plutonium Shortage Could Stall Space Exploration
NASA is running out of the radioactive material used to power missions to the outer reaches of the solar system. To avoid future delays, the White House has asked for funds to produce more of the fuel source, but it's unclear whether Congress will approve the expense. - China Prepares For Glitzy 60th Birthday Bash
It's hard to imagine a bigger or more highly choreographed spectacle than last year's Olympics in Beijing. But in some ways, China is trying to outdo itself with its 60th celebration of the founding of the People's Republic. Although this time, the event is aimed at the domestic audience. - New Dating Seminars Target Teen Violence
School officials are worried that too many teens are hitting and slapping the person they're dating. Across the country, schools have opened this fall with programs to help kids understand that hitting is not the way to get your point across. - For Older Women, A Refuge From Emotional Abuse
The Older Battered Women's Program in Lynn, Mass., serves women who are in abusive relationships. Many have been struggling with emotional abuse for decades, and come to the program for support and counsel. - Mortgage Rates At Lowest Level Since Late May
For anyone who didn't refinance when rates were super low earlier this year, now might be the chance. The Mortgage Bankers Association says last week the average rate for 30 year fixed rate loans was 4.97 percent. Mortgage applications have jumped 50 percent from where they were early this summer. - Site Helps Chefs Find Farmers, And Fresh Produce
With the popularity of locally grown vegetables soaring, a new Web site hopes to make it easier for chefs to find farmers in their area — and have produce delivered to their restaurants. The idea behind FarmsReach.com is to provide one-stop shopping for fresh produce from many farms at once.
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