Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• GOP lawmakers question need for school district levies
  Minnesota school districts seeking voter-approved tax increases this fall will face something they've never faced before: open opposition from some Republican legislators.6:50 a.m.
• Minnesota banks not immune to industry-wide troubles
  Minnesota's banks are not immune to the bank industry's troubles, and larger trends are putting the squeeze on profits.6:55 a.m.
• Minnesotans stand together in memory of Sept. 11
  When Minnesotans stood up to sing "America the Beautiful" at Sunday's Sept. 11, 2011 memorial it wasn't a moment of mourning, but one of pride and strength.7:20 a.m.
• Gopher football coach recovering from seizure
  University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill is still in a Twin Cities hospital. Phil Miller, who covers the Gophers for the Star Tribune, talked about Kill's situation with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Obama: America Does Not Give In To Fear
  President Obama says for all that's changed in the decade since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, America's character as a nation has endured, stronger than ever. Obama spoke at a memorial concert in Washington, D.C. Sunday night, marking the 10th anniversary of the attacks. It was one of many ceremonies held across the country, honoring a decade of loss and survival.
• 77 U.S. Troops Wounded In Taliban Truck Bomb
  Late Saturday night, a Taliban truck bomb ripped through a military base in eastern Afghanistan, injuring 77 U.S. troops. It also sent shrapnel up to a mile away, killing an Afghan policeman and four civilians.
• Behind The War On Terror's Dark Curtain
  In a new book, The Black Banners, former FBI interrogator Ali H. Soufan reveals secrets about both the operations of terrorists as well as the American operations to locate and bring them to justice.
• How A Clever Virus Kills A Very Hungry Caterpillar
  Scientists have found the gene that drives a virus to kill gypsy moth caterpillars in a particularly gruesome way. The virus forces the caterpillars up to the tops of trees, where they melt and rain down virus onto the leaves below.
• For The Dying, A Chance To Rewrite Life
  In his work with the dying, a psychiatrist asks patients to write a formal narrative of their life — a document they can pass on to whomever they choose. He's noticed that the stories people tell about themselves as they face death are often very different than the stories they tell at other points.
• Credit Downgrade Rumors Hurt European Stocks
  French bank stocks have plummeted, and stocks across Europe are down sharply. A major concern is the possibility of a credit rating downgrade for France's top banks. Reports say Moody's Investors Service may cut its rating on major banks in the country because of their exposure to Greek government debt.
• Miss. Port Expansion Raises Concern, Hope For Jobs
  In Mississippi, the largest project under construction is the Port of Gulfport, which is using some $500 million in statewide recovery funds from Hurricane Katrina. The state calls it a critical resource, but some residents hit hard by Katrina fear they won't see the benefits.
• Wake Up And Smell The Pancakes
  The day is coming when you'll be able to program a machine to have freshly made pancakes when you stumble out of bed. The Los Angeles Times reports scientists are making progress on 3D food printing machines. The printers work by spitting out liquified materials and building up the product in layers.
• Sept. 11 Attacks Alter U.S. Political Landscape
  Only a few events in a lifetime serve as true turning points. There was the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, the day JFK was shot and the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. How have the events of Sept. 11 resonated through 10 years of American politics?
• Sept. 11 Ceremonies Display Political Unity
  Hope for the future, rather than pessimism about it, characterized the remarks of many of the speakers at events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Sunday's ceremonies, and the display of political unity they expressed, were very different from what's been going on lately on Capitol Hill.

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