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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
License plate data: business opportunity or public safety risk?
Academics and entrepreneurs nationwide have received copies of a massive database that the Minneapolis police department uses to track the location of cars. Where some see business or research opportunities, the city sees a public safety risk.6:20 a.m.
Most memorable stories of 2012: Revolting sea lamprey an environmental success story
MPR looks back at our most memorable stories from 2012.6:42 a.m.
Midwest farmers extend operations to Africa
Red River Valley farmer Wallie Hardie is part of a management company investing in a farm operation in Mozambique, hoping that Africa will be a big player in future world food production.7:40 a.m.- Gov. Mark Dayton undergoes spinal surgery
Joining MPR's Cathy Wurzer to talk about spinal stenosis is Dr. Christopher DeWald a Chicago-based orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery.7:43 a.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- Real Estate Market Is Expected To Improve In 2013
For the first time in five years, the U.S. housing sector contributed to economic growth in 2012. The foreclosure crisis is evolving and working its way through the system, although there are still lingering concerns. - Music-Streaming Services Hunt For Paying Customers
Services like Pandora and Spotify have been trying to win over two types of customers: younger people who don't buy music at all and older people who still like physical albums. But it's been difficult to lure customers willing to pay for music they won't own or that they can find for free online. - Shake It Up! Vintage Cocktails Are Ripe For Revival
This holiday season, instead of settling for the standard martini, historian Lesley Blume suggests you reach for a taste of bygone cocktail culture. She offers tips for picking the right antique elixir, as well as the original recipe for one of Ernest Hemingway's favorites. - Holiday Travelers Stranded By Severe Weather
A major storm system is causing havoc for travelers trying to get home from their holiday destinations. Powerful winds and blizzard conditions have hit parts of the U.S. - Mayas Struggle With Poverty, Honoring Their Roots
The Mayan people in Latin America received a lot of attention when word spread their ancient calendar had predicted the world would end on Dec. 21. The tourists that came to visit Mayan sites have gone home, and the modern-day Mayas go on with their lives marked by high rates of poverty and a dependence on migration. - The Quest For The Perfect Toothbrush
There were 138 toothbrush-related patents filed this year in the U.S. Why so many new ideas? "Cleaning the teeth is actually a pretty complex problem, and I think that's why there's been so much invention around it," says the head of Colgate's global toothbrush division. - Toyota To Settle 'Sudden Acceleration' Lawsuits
Owners of Toyota vehicles that experienced sudden and unintended acceleration have reached a settlement requiring the carmaker to pay as much as $1.4 billion in claims. A judge will review the proposal Friday. - What Does Your Desk Drawer Reveal About You?
What do you keep in your desk drawer at work? Financial Times columnist Lucy Kellaway recently investigated what was in her colleagues' desk drawers, and wrote a column about her findings. She talks to Renee Montagne about some of the items people have, and why they hold on to them. - BlackBerry Drops To Bottom Of Smartphone List
The company that makes BlackBerry, Research in Motion, had only 5 percent of the global smartphone market in 2012. That's down from 11 percent the year before, according to the market research firm IHS iSuppli. Also in the 5 percent club: Nokia and HTC. - 5 Days Left To Avoid 'Fiscal Cliff" Extremes
President Obama returns to Washington Thursday as do members of the U.S. Senate. They're cutting holiday plans short in hopes of coming up with a deal to avoid the tax hikes and budget cuts set to take effect on Jan. 1.
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