Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Frac sand mining controversy moves to state Capitol
  State lawmakers will hold hearings beginning this week to address the fast-growing frac sand industry and its effect on Minnesota. Although local lawmakers are grappling with how to zone and regulate the industry, rules differ widely throughout the state.7:20 a.m.
• Big crowds expected for gun hearings this week
  Reporter Tim Pugmire discusses the week ahead at the Capitol with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.7:45 a.m.
• Minnesota health exchange on deadline, moving swiftly
  Legislation that would create a new online marketplace for Minnesotans to buy health insurance will be making its last state Senate committee stop this week. In order for the exchange to open for business in October as required, state lawmakers must pass a bill by the third week in March.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Momentum Grows For Pakistan-Taliban Peace Talks
  Both sides say they're ready to talk, but the Taliban is putting stiff conditions on any negotiations. All previous attempts at a peace deal have failed. Analysts say the Pakistani government lacks a coordinated strategy.
• Sectarian Tensions Are On The Rise In Iraq
  Overall violence in Iraq has gone down in recent years but lately there's been a string of attacks targeting Shiite interests and security forces. Widespread protests in Sunni areas are calling for the downfall of the Shiite-led government.
• 'The Dinner' Asks: What Will You Do To Protect Your Family?
  Herman Koch's new novel The Dinner asks the uncomfortable question: How far will you go to protect your family? Two couples gather for dinner to discuss their teenaged sons, who've most likely committed a terrible crime. Will they report it? Or will they cover it up to keep their sons safe?
• Doping Trial May Reach Far Beyond Spain, And Cycling
  A famous doctor is on trial in Spain, accused of masterminding one of the world's largest sports doping rings. Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes' client list is believed to include at least one former teammate of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. The doctor says he treated athletes from other sports, as well.
• Targeted Cancer Drugs Keep Myeloma Patients Up And Running
  Thanks to drugs recently approved by the FDA, patients with the blood cell cancer multiple myeloma are living longer and without the pain. Don Wright was diagnosed 10 years ago and is currently training for his 71st marathon.
• Cancer Rehab Begins To Bridge A Gap To Reach Patients
  Cancer patients often have to deal with side effects from their treatments. They may need speech therapy or help rebuilding their strength. The STAR program is helping break down the barriers to rehabilitation services.
• G20 Leaders Pledge To Avert Currency War
  A meeting of finance ministers from the 20 leading industrial and developing nations wrapped up over the weekend in Moscow. The nations agreed to not to target the exchange rates of their respective currencies amid concerns that competitive devaluation could spark a currency war.
• Growing Resistance, Oregon Hazelnuts Battle Blight
  Carefully developed breeds are overpowering Eastern filbert blight, which had threatened to crush the U.S. hazelnut industry.
• Tamagotchi Digital Pet Returns As An App
  Big in the 90s, the Tamagotchi is a handheld digital device that's a robotic pet. Owners press certain buttons to feed it, to play with it and get it medical attention. If neglected, the digital pet dies. The company is releasing a new breed of pet — a mobile app.
• Farmer's Fight With Monsanto Reaches The Supreme Court
  On its surface, the case is about whether farmers can use seeds derived from patented crops. But the bigger question is, how much control does a company have over its patented products once they're in the hands of consumers?

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