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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Lawmakers study new districts with mixed reactions
Reverberations from the release of new political maps are still being felt across Minnesota, and especially inside the State Capitol where lawmakers have been scrambling to figure out their new home districts.5:35 a.m.- Report finds gaps in Minnesota child protection system
The Legislative Auditor says there are gaps in Minnesota's child protection system -- variations in how counties and some Indian tribes first respond to cases of alleged mistreatment of children.7:25 a.m. - Vigil scheduled for NDSU students; Labor rally in Fargo; North Dakota prepares to caucus
MPR's Dan Gunderson talks with Cathy Wurzer about the latest news out of the northwest Minnesota area.8:25 a.m. - Sen. Mary Jo McGuire redistricted into colleague's district
DFL Senator Mary Jo McGuire is one of 46 legislators whose district is now the same as one of her DFL colleagues.8:45 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Presidential Hopefuls Blame Gas Prices On Obama
Gasoline prices are up nearly 20 cents from a month ago. High prices at the pumps could turn into a liability for President Obama — if Republicans have their way. The White House insists its policies are not to blame. - Santorum's Social Issues Resonate With Mich. Voters
Polling reveals the Republican presidential contest in Michigan is tightening dramatically. One of the keys to success in next Tuesday's primary is appealing to blue-collar Republican voters. - Wisconsin Redistricting Plan Goes To Court
The latest turmoil in Wisconsin involves the redistricting of political boundaries. There's been intense partisan bickering over the drawing of the state's new voting maps. - Can 'I Earned The Medal Of Honor' Get You Jailed?
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about lies, big and small, and when those lies can be a crime under the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a law making it a crime to lie about being the recipient of military medals. - In Egypt, End Of Hosni Mubarak Trial Nears
The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is due to end Wednesday. Mubarak is accused of ordering the killing of protesters during last year's Arab Spring uprising. The prosecution has demanded the death penalty, but a verdict is not expected for some weeks yet. - Role Of Maids Dusts Up Trouble For 'The Help'
The Help, the best-selling novel about the life of black maids in segregated Jackson, Miss., successfully transitioned into a box office smash. Viola Davis and Octavia Spenser are nominated for Oscars. Many fans are dismayed Oscar recognition goes to black women portraying domestics, a hated stereotype. - Rihanna And Chris Brown: The Saga Continues
When the singers released remixes featuring each other this week, the Internet's jaw dropped. - Legends Participate In White House Blues Night
As part of Black History Month, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a musical celebration of the blues Tuesday night. Guests included legends like B.B. King and Mick Jagger. - Johnson & Johnson Names New CEO
Johnson and Johnson has been struggling with lawsuits and product recall issues — most recently it was bottles of infant Tylenol. Current CEO William Weldon plans to retire in April. His replacement will be Alex Gorsky, a Johnson & Johnson executive who has dealt with its supply-chains. - Comcast Picks Up 4 Minority-Owned Cable Channels
The country's largest cable company Comcast announced it's going to carry four new channels geared toward African American and Latino audiences. Owners include Magic Johnson, Sean "Diddy" Combs and movie director Robert Rodriguez. Comcast promised Congress nearly two years ago that it would carry more minority-owned and operated networks in its bid to acquire NBC-Universal.
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