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Friday, December 7, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Mineral lease sale delayed; Gov. scolds DNR officials
Top state officials have declined to approve the sale of 31 leases to explore for minerals, pending the results of a court case.7:25 a.m.
Report: health dept. failed to monitor grants, stop possible impropriety
The Minnesota Legislative Auditor's office will broadly review of the state Department of Health's administration of grants, after the auditor's office found health officials failed to stop a case of possible impropriety.7:47 a.m.
State review finds HMO finances are 'generally sound' but report raises questions
A state review finds Minnesota HMOs providing services to public programs such as Medicaid and MinnesotaCare have generally sound financial practices. But the report did raise concerns about the plans' charitable donations and other uses of public dollars.8:24 a.m.
Twins trade Revere, look to improve pitching
Yesterday, the Twins traded Ben Revere to the Philadelphia Phillies for two pitchers. Joining MPR's Cathy Wurzer to explain what the Twins are up to is Howard Sinker, Digital Sports Editor for the Star Tribune.8:45 a.m.
Freezing rain, snow-rain mix possible this weekend
Chance of mixed precipitation over the weekend, perhaps freezing rain.8:55 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- World Bank Issues Alarming Climate Report
Countries attending U.N. climate talks were not able to come up with any major agreements on reducing carbon emissions and slowing global warming. This comes after the World Bank issued a report predicting global temperatures could rise by 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century — possibly sooner if current promises to curb emission are not kept. Renee Montagne talks about this with World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. - Why The Falling Birthrate Is Bad News For My 2-Year-Old Son
By the time our children get to be our age, there will be fewer working people for each retiree. So they'll have to pay a bigger share of our retirement costs. - Is Another Moon Mission Written In The Stars?
It's been 40 years since NASA launched Apollo 17, its final human mission to the moon. The commander of that mission says he'd love to give up his claim to fame as "the last man on the moon" but concedes that it probably won't happen in his lifetime. And future trips might be run by companies in the private sector. - In 'Hyde Park On Hudson' Murray Captures FDR
Bill Murray plays Franklin D. Roosevelt in the new movie Hyde Park on Hudson. Critic Kenneth Turan says Murray's work beautifully conveys the notion of the chief executive as seductive star performer who counts on his charm to get his way. - Michigan Likely To Become A Right-To-Work State
The Michigan House and Senate have passed the legislation in different versions, and may take final action on the bills next week. Michigan could become the 24th state to say workers cannot be forced to pay union dues even if they work for a business or government employer with union representation. - Fighting In Syrian Capital Remains Intense
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held an emergency meeting with her Russian counterpart in Dublin Thursday to try to reach new consensus on how to end the Syrian conflict. A prominent human rights group has put the death toll in Syria at 42,000 people killed in the nearly two years of fighting there — which began with a series of political protests, and turned into an armed rebellion. - Egyptian Protesters Display Newfound Unity
The power grab by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the drafting of the country's constitution have caused the mostly secular opposition to come together for the first time since the revolution drove President Hosni Mubarak from power. - Starbucks Agrees To Pay British Corporate Taxes
After resisting for some time, Starbucks has agreed to pay corporate taxes in Britain. It was revealed earlier that the coffee company has paid no such taxes in the past three years. - In Farmers Market, A Free Market Rises In Cuba
Farmers in the communist nation were once banned from freely selling their crops. As the country struggles to feed itself, the government has begun to accept a greater role for the profit motive. Now each night, in a muddy vacant lot on the edge of Havana, a market appears after sundown. - FCC Head Asks FAA To Loosen E-Reader Rules
Ever wonder why you have to turn off your e-reader or tablet before a plane takes off and lands? The Hill newspaper obtained a letter written by the head of the Federal Communications Commission to the Federal Aviation Administration. Julius Genachowski has asked for the FAA to loosen the rules on those devices.
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