Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Lutsen asks for special permit to continue water draw from slowing river
  The Department of Natural Resources is considering a special permit to allow Lutsen Mountains Ski Hill to pump water from a nearby stream for snow making, despite very low river flow.7:20 a.m.
• Koch open to using Legacy funds for stadium
  Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch said Thursday she would consider using money from the state's Legacy Amendment for a Vikings stadium.7:40 a.m.
• Business tax holiday debate returns, despite similar ineffective 2004 measure
  Minnesota companies could bring more than $20 billion in profits back to the U.S. under a tax holiday proposal.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• The Global Coal Trade's Complex Calculation
  Increasing U.S. coal exports to China doesn't necessarily mean global emissions will rise. As demand abroad drives up coal prices at home, it could prompt U.S. utilities to switch to cheaper and more environmentally friendly natural gas. And that might alter the politics of climate change in the U.S., an expert says.
• Native Survivors Of Foster Care Return Home
  Native Americans like Dwayne Stenstrom, who were sent off the reservation as young children, seek the culture and heritage they lost.
• Iran's Largest Banks Swindled Out Of $2.6 Billion
  Several of Iran's largest banks have been swindled out of an estimated $2.6 billion. The scandal has sparked a widening investigation with more than 30 arrests so far. Some question if advisers close to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are involved.
• Protests Pick Up Steam; Will Obama Get Burned?
  Polls show there is broad support for the sentiment behind Occupy Wall Street. Still, the president treads carefully when asked about them. While some Democrats think the protests represent a force they should try to harness, others worry about being tied to fringe elements of the movement.
• In Boston Terrorism Trial, A Free Speech Defense
  Opening statements are expected to begin Thursday in a terrorism trial involving a Massachusetts man accused of trying to promote al-Qaida's agenda in a blog. But Tarek Mehanna's attorneys contend he was just exercising his First Amendment rights.
• Miranda Lambert: Breaking The Country Music Mold
  The singer-songwriter's music — like her upbringing — walks the line between typical and unorthodox.
• Back From China: Furniture Maker Returns To N.C.
  At High Point, N.C.'s biannual furniture market, manufacturers hawk their products to retailers. And this week, a large pavilion is dedicated to American-made furniture. There are signs that shifts in China could spur a comeback for furniture makers in the United States.
• EU Reaches Debt Deal, But Challenges Lie Ahead
  European leaders met through the night in Brussels and finally emerged with a debt deal they say is wide-ranging. They're hopeful it will guide the continent out of the widening debt crisis that started with Greece. But it's unclear whether they have the political will and economic flexibility to implement it.
• Occupy Oakland Protester Hurt, Police Criticized
  Downtown Oakland, Calif., has settled down after a violent Tuesday night, when police clashed with protesters with the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations.
• Cities Vary Widely In Response To Occupy Camps
  Cities around the U.S. have been responding differently to the Occupy Wall Street protests. The violent street clashes in Oakland, Calif., have not been typical.

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