Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking
  To combat the growing problem of sex trafficking, Minnesota is changing how it views underage victims. Advocates are asking lawmakers to help support safe housing that's not juvenile detention. The Heartland Girls' Ranch, founded more than 20 years ago as a place for abused or neglected girls, is one such healthy refuge from sexual exploitation.6:15 a.m.
• Climatologist Mark Seeley: Big winter storm in Minn. this weekend
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley who gave the forecast for the next few days. He says a major winter storm will hit many parts of Minnesota with a variety of precipitation over the next few days.6:50 a.m.
• Up for Grammy, Minnesota Orchestra may be a winner even amid labor strife
  With a Grammy nomination for the Minnesota Orchestra's recording of Sibelius' 2nd and 5th Symphonies, Osmo Vanska, R.T. Rybak and Classical MPR music director Rex Levang discuss why this disc is so special.7:20 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Ex-LAPD Officer, Who Vowed Revenge, Suspected In Murders
  A manhunt is underway in Southern California for a former LAPD officer considered armed and extremely dangerous. Christopher Dorner is suspected of killing three people. Dorner was fired from the force in 2008 and vowed revenge.
• New Hampshire Wants Voting Oversight To End
  A conservative public interest group is protesting a deal between New Hampshire and the U.S. Justice Department that would remove the state from special federal oversight. Justice Department officials say the deal is evidence the voting rights laws under Supreme Court challenge work. Conservatives say it's a ploy.
• Puerto Rican Hip-Hop Icon Tego Calderon Mixes Prose And Politics
  The legendary rapper is responsible for some of Latin hip-hop's most danceable music. His lyrics also advocate for the Puerto Rican independence movement.
• 'Side Effects:' This Thriller Is 'Deliciously Complex'
  The movie stars Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum. Our critic reviews Side Effects, which director Steven Soderbergh says might be his last.
• Trombonist Paul Tanner Dies At 95
  During his career, he played for Glen Miller and the Beach Boys among others. From the Greatest Generation to the Baby Boomers, Tanner's music spanned the ages.
• Even Without Earmarks, Tax Breaks And Special Deals Fill Bills
  Congress likes to say it doesn't do earmarks anymore. And while that may be true, it's also a fact that targeted provisions are still useful in moving legislation — even critical legislation like the bill that pulled Washington back from the fiscal cliff last month.
• In A Diverse World, Grammy Sticks To Its Values
  The nominees may seem to reflect our era of infinite playlists, but where the Grammys are concerned, some surprisingly traditional ideas still endure.
• Spain's Wind Farms Break Energy Record
  For the first time, electricity production from Spanish wind mills topped that of nuclear, coal and solar. Spain's location in the south of Europe means it's endowed with lots of sunshine and clear windy skies — which it's put to use becoming a leader in renewable energy.
• Do Boeing Engineers Have Enough Leverage To Strike?
  Boeing engineers in the Pacific Northwest are voting on whether to authorize a strike. The labor dispute is playing out against a dramatic backdrop. The engineers are needed now more than ever to help fix the batteries on Boeing's flagship 787 Dreamliner.
• Year Of The Snake To Take Over For Year Of The Dragon
  Skies in many parts of Asia will be lit up with fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Snake. Luxury brands are determined to make the New Year a prosperous one by offering all kinds of serpentine items.

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