Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• In Moose Lake, a stunned, flooded community comes together
  Flooding spread around northeastern Minnesota Thursday, after record rains earlier this week. Outlying communities southwest of Duluth spent much of the day doing whatever they could do to fend of rapidly rising water.6:20 a.m.
• Eyewitnesses describe frantic search for loose Duluth zoo animals
  As heavy rain flooded the Lake Superior Zoo Tuesday night, no one was there to notice that a polar bear and two seals had escaped from their enclosures. What happened?6:25 a.m.
• American Rembrandts converge on Minneapolis
  A celebration of one of the grandest of the old masters -- Rembrandt -- at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts examines not only the life and career of the 17th century Dutch artist, but also the confusion over which paintings are actually his work.6:45 a.m.
• Climatologist reviews floods in northeast Minnesota
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the record rains that led to flooding in and around Duluth this week.6:50 a.m.
• After deluge, Duluth will turn to federal government for help
  Duluth is beginning the arduous task of taking stock of the devastating damage left behind from Wednesday's historic floods, but this much is clear: The city is going to need to helping hand from the federal government to put itself back together again.7:10 a.m.
• Head of suspended drug training program has history of complaints
  The Minnesota Department of Public Safety suspended a drug training program last month amid dramatic allegations that officers taking the class were supplying young people with illegal drugs.7:20 a.m.
• State, conservation groups work to uproot blistery wild parsnip
  The wild parsnip is in bloom. The wildflower may be pretty, but touch it with bare skin and you'll get painful blisters. State DNR officials and conservation groups are trying to remove the invasive plant in parts of southeastern Minnesota.7:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Will Immigration Plan Sway Latinos To Obama's Side?
  President Obama travels to Florida Friday to address a large gathering of Latino politicians — one week after announcing that illegal immigrants who came to this country as children will be allowed to stay in the U.S. for at least two years. Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney criticized that policy when he spoke to the same group Thursday. The twin speeches highlight the important role Latino voters could play in the November election.
• Some Immigrant Students Still Dreaming Of Clarity
  One question left unanswered by President Obama's immigration action was what the policy change will mean for students. In Georgia, where illegal immigrants are banned from attending five public colleges, one professor says she worries students could identify themselves and end up at risk.
• Sorkin's 'Newsroom' Weaves In Real Top Stories
  Renee Montagne talks to Aaron Sorkin, creator of the new HBO show about cable news called The Newsroom. it depicts a newsroom filled with idealistic types. Some critics have panned it as overly earnest.
• Senate Strips Public Funds From Party Conventions
  The Senate has passed an amendment that would cut off public funding for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominating conventions. The funding has been coming from U.S. taxpayers who check the $3 box on their federal tax returns.
• Romney Outraises Obama In May Fundraising Totals
  Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney last month was able to cut President Obama's fundraising advantage in half. His fundraising outstripped the Obama campaign — while at the same time, Romney was able to spend less, thanks to outside groups that continued a barrage of negative ads against his opponent.
• LeBron James Leads Miami Heat To NBA Title
  The Miami Heat are the new NBA champions. Thursday night in Miami, they beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5, 121 to 106. LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
• Clevelanders Watch LeBron James Win NBA Title
  When Ohio native LeBron James announced he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat in 2010, he left behind a legion of furious fans who had followed his career since he was an Akron teenager. Now that James has won the NBA ring, are Clevelanders ready to forgive him for leaving?
• Who Knew? Honest Abe Rid The World Of The Undead
  With a movie title like Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, it's no mystery what the plot is. Young Mr. Lincoln is tutored by an experienced vampire killer and goes into training with his trusty ax. He bears a special grudge against vampires because they killed his mother.
• Calif. Budget Plan Cuts Programs To Trim Deficit
  California Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders have reached a deal on the state's budget. The plan includes deep cuts to social programs. It would also knock three weeks off the school year unless voters approve new taxes proposed by Brown.
• Tesla's New Electric Sedan: Five Passengers, 89 MPG, And No Engine
  The Tesla electric car company has high hopes for its new Model S sedan. The five-seater, which hits the streets today, is priced around half what the previous Tesla model, the exclusive Roadster, costs. The EPA rates its range at 265 miles.

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