Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• MnDOT unveils design of 35W bridge
  MnDOT formally awarded the bridge reconstruction contract to Flatiron, and unveiled the winning design.7:20 a.m.
• A critique of the 35W bridge design
  Tom Fisher, dean of the University of Minnesota College of Design, has some good things to say about the design of the new 35W bridge. He also says the bridge will be the beginning of a new approach to infrastructure across the nation.7:24 a.m.
• U of M's College of Design dean critiques the new bridge
  Tom Fisher says the design is simple and sleek with the river as the visual focus.7:47 a.m.
• The quest for the perfect bagel
  A bagel may be just breakfast bread for most Minnesotans. But for some transplants, a truly great bagel is something to be prized. Local food bloggers complain that they've given up on the Great Minnesota Bagel Search, tired of what one writer called the "tire-sized things" bagel chains put out. A new Minneapolis cafe featuring homemade bagels might offer them new hope.7:53 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Jimmy Carter: 'Beyond the White House'
  In a new memoir, Jimmy Carter writes about his post-presidential life and his peacemaking efforts worldwide. Carter says the last 25 years could not have been more unpredictable or more gratifying.
• Waterproof Rice May Help Asia Cope with Flooding
  In Bangladesh, rice is the daily food for everyone. A genetically engineered strain of the crop is offering hope for surviving the long-lasting floods that are a product of climate change.
• Manatees Could Leave Florida's Endangered List
  Florida wildlife managers want to take manatees off the state's endangered list. Critics say the proposal is based on politics, not science: So long as the manatee is listed as endangered, developers face limits on their plans to build and expand marinas.
• Poll: Republican Voters Cool to Free Trade
  A new poll shows that a sizable majority of Republicans believe free trade is bad for the U.S. economy. By reputation, the GOP is the party of open commerce across borders. But lately, Republicans more closely mirror Democrats on the issue — a shift that could put GOP presidential hopefuls on the spot.
• Thompson to Make Debut at GOP Debate
  Republican presidential candidates are preparing for today's debate, which — with the participation of former Sen. Fred Thompson — will bring all nine candidates together in one forum. The event begins at 4 p.m. ET in Dearborn, Mich.
• Supreme Court Weighs Third Parties' Fraud Liability
  The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a "do-or-die" case for investors trying to recover losses in fraudulent cases. At issue is whether third parties, like insurance and accounting companies, and banks, can be held liable for scheming with companies that deceive stockholders.
• Map-Making Firms Rumored to Sell for Billions
  Two map-making companies — one based in Belgium, the other in Chicago — produce the digital maps used by Internet sites like Mapquest.com. The same maps also are used in GPS navigation systems. The companies are the focus of billion-dollar buyout offers.
• Three Groups Oppose Myanmar's Government
  Opposition movements from Africa to Russia and beyond are making news about their struggle. Bridget Welsh of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University says the monks protesting in Myanmar are one of three opposition groups protesting there.
• California Student Reflects on Myanmar
  Commentator Hanna Ingber Win, who lived in Myanmar in 2003, is familiar with the ruling junta's tactics. She has been watching the military crackdown from her computer, wondering whether she would have the courage to defy the regime and smuggle news to the outside world.
• Sprint CEO Leaves as Bad News Arrives
  Sprint, the third-largest cell phone company in the United States is under pressure from investors and customers. The company ousted Chairman and CEO Gary Forsee. The news comes as Sprint announces that it expects a loss this quarter, and subscribers continue to defect to other networks.

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