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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Athletes are recovering better from ACL injuries
Joining MPR's Phil Picardi to discuss why we're seeing such strong comebacks after ACL surgery is Jeffrey Macalena, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Minnesota.6:48 a.m.
Truckers' health focus of Mayo doctor's study
When many people think of truck drivers and their lifestyle, they likely envision someone who sits a lot, eats loads of unhealthy food and consumes too many soft drinks.6:53 a.m.
SJU's Gagliardi, football's winningest coach, retires
John Gagliardi, St. John's University's football coach who holds the national record for most college football wins ever, is retiring.7:40 a.m.
Coach John Gagliardi was one of a kind
Joining MPR's Phil Picardi with some more perspective on the retirement of John Gagliardi is Howard Sinker, Digital Sports Editor for the Star Tribune.7:44 a.m.
Metropolitan Airports Commission supports compromise in flight pattern plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission voted to support partially implementing a proposed change in flight patterns at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.7:48 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Push For Diplomatic Solution In Gaza Ramps Up
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in the region Tuesday. And in Cairo, Egypt's new Islamic leadership is now serving as a mediator between the Israelis and Gaza's Hamas-led government. - Gaza Strip Crisis Unites Palestinian Factions
As diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas intensify, analysts say Hamas appears to be in a stronger position than ever before. Diplomatically, it has received enthusiastic support from Egypt and other Arab neighbors. And, the conflict has helped to strengthen Hamas domestic political position. - Bradley Cooper On Getting Back To His Roots
Bradley Cooper has been a comedy star — and People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive." In Silver Linings Playbook, he plays an emotionally damaged schoolteacher trying to get his life together after being institutionalized. He speaks with Linda Wertheimer about the film. - Some Sandy-Damaged Homes Must Be Demolished
In New York, the city is expected to begin demolishing some of the houses damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Inspectors have fanned out across the affected boroughs to determine which houses are safe to return to and which aren't. Some of the most-damaged neighborhoods are on the east side of Staten Island — next to New York Bay. - Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now
Data from a soil sample on Mars have NASA scientists buzzing with excitement over a finding that could be "one for the history books." But they're not spilling the beans about their discovery just yet. - Drought Hurts U.S. Grain Exporters, Market Share
In the coming year, the USDA predicts that American corn exports will be at a 40-year low. That's because the U.S. drought has led to a corn shortage and high domestic corn prices. To adapt, grain exporters have had to change their business models. - Banks Rush To Hire To Meet Home Loan Demands
Low interest rates have sparked a record wave of mortgage activity, and the need for more people to process the paperwork. Mortgage employment rose by 9 percent this year, to its highest level since the financial crisis in 2008. - Hostess Delays Liquidation, Will Meet With Union
Hostess Brands and its second-largest have agreed to a day of mediation to see if they can end a strike by bakers and prevent the company from shutting down. The parties will meet Tuesday with a bankruptcy judge. He announced on Monday that he wasn't ready to approve a liquidation. - Tempted By Holiday Discounts, Consumers 'Self-Gift'
This year American consumers are expected to take advantage of retailers' holiday promotions and spend big on gifts for themselves. Fifty-nine percent of shoppers polled plan to "self-gift" — the highest number in a retail industry survey's 10-year history. - Black Friday Fast Becoming Black Thursday
With stores opening earlier and earlier, it's not just Black Friday anymore. Then it's on to Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Mobile Tuesday.
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