Morning Edition for December 14, 2007 | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

Friday, December 14, 2007

Probation officers 'build a better mousetrap'
Probation officers frustrated by a complicated state computer system created their own search engine for criminal records.6:41 a.m.
Dangerous weather hit parts of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley reviews the week in the weather with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.6:55 a.m.
Some fear cop lawsuit will hinder diversity goals
The discrimination lawsuit filed by five African American police officers against the Minneapolis police department is raising serious questions about diversity and equality on the police force.7:21 a.m.
Duluth considers changes in new rental ordinance
Duluth is reconsidering a recently passed ordinace that places restrictions on student rentals.7:25 a.m.
Diablo Cody movie nominated for three Golden Globes
Based on the strength of her first movie, "Juno," a former Twin Cities blogger is now considered one of the most sought-after screenwriters in Hollywood. Diablo Cody, who wrote much of her screenplay in a Target cafeteria, is a Golden Globe nominee and there is Oscar buzz around the movie, too.7:54 a.m.
Senate rejects Klobuchar's attempt to limit farm payments
The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected Minn. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's amendment to limit farm bill payments.8:24 a.m.

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