Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• With Legislature about to break, opinions differ on accomplishments
  State government leaders began the 2012 legislative session with a goal of creating jobs. But after more than 10 weeks, the two sides have yet to agree on how to do so.5:35 a.m.
• At U of M-Morris, alternative energy on par with low-priced fossil fuels
  Officials at the University of Minnesota Morris were thrilled to find out this week that even with natural gas prices at 10-year lows, heating the campus with biomass was a competitive alternative to burning fossil fuels.6:50 a.m.
• Mark Seeley on warm April weather
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley about Minnesota's warm spring.6:55 a.m.
• Vizenor says White Earth Nation 'has the ability' to help fund Vikings stadium
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with White Earth tribal nation chairperson Erma Vizenor about a proposal to help fund a possible Vikings stadium.8:40 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Ahead Of Pa. Primary, Romney Focuses On The Fall
  Mitt Romney has been campaigning in former Sen. Rick Santorum's home state, but says he's trying to win fans for the general election, not for the state's April 24 primary. "I think people expect the senator to win his home state. But I hope to pick up a lot of delegates," Romney said.
• The Most (And Least) Lucrative Committees In Congress
  See which committees do the most (and which do the least) to help lawmakers raise money for re-election.
• Intel Legends Moore And Grove: Making It Last
  In Silicon Valley, the spotlight is often on young entrepreneurs with fresh ideas that will change the world. But for decades, two titans of the tech world thrived in the fast-paced industry: legendary Intel executives Gordon Moore and Andy Grove.
• Bears Stuffing Themselves Near Massachusetts Homes
  The mild New England winter means that more black bears are up and about, looking for food — and not just in the woods. In Northampton, Mass.,they're also exploring urban backyards and residential cul-de-sacs, where finding food scraps is a lot easier than berry-picking.
• South Carolina Gov. Haley: Ann Romney Is Mitt's 'Golden Ticket'
  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has some unsolicited advice for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on appealing to female voters. "The golden ticket that people need to see and see more of is Ann Romney," Haley said during an interview with NPR.
• Average U.S. Car Price Tops $30,000
  Average prices for cars are at an all-time high, reflecting increased demand and a healthier economy. The average car price has gone up nearly $2,000 since last year. Even though car prices are higher, buyers haven't shied away from picking up a new car.
• Budget Proposals Have Different Government Vision
  Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, about how the Republican budget by Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan compares with President Obama's proposal. The plans show differences on spending, taxes and dealing with the government.
• Electronics Arts Named Worst Company In America
  According to The Consumerist, the video game publisher received more than 250,000 reader votes for that distinction. It was singled out for deliberately holding back video game content so it can charge for it later, and for buying up small video game companies to squash competition.
• Just How Strong Is The Job Market?
  The government's monthly employment report Friday could help answer a key question about the economy: Will the recently strong job growth slow once employers finish replacing the people they fired during the depths of the recession?
• Calif. College Hikes Tuition For In-Demand Classes
  After years of state budget cuts resulting in fewer classes, Santa Monica College has a solution. Starting this summer, certain classes will cost $180 per credit hour compared to the current price of $36 per credit hour. That's raised concerns of a two-tier system: one for those who have financial resources and another for those without.

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