News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio

Obama holds rally in Sioux Falls

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:06:18 -0500

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his first stop in South Dakota Friday.

Legislators hope to end session today

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:16:27 -0500

House and Senate leaders say they expect to have a budget agreement in place Saturday and wrap up the 2008 Legislative session by sunrise Sunday.

Pawlenty vetoes four more bills

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:05:00 -0500

Governor Pawlenty has added to his growing veto tally with four more strikes.

Steven C works his piano

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:30:00 -0500

St. Paul musician Steven Anderson, or Steven C., as his stage name goes, has built a thriving behind-the-scenes career in the "New Age" music industry as a producer and pianist. Now he's stepping out of the shadows with a new CD.

Osmo Vanska composes a musical 'bridge'

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:15:14 -0500

The Minnesota Symphony Orchestra is premiering a new work by Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vanska, called "The Bridge." It's inspired in part by the collapse of the I-35W bridge last summer.

Double Dutchers jump for fun and sport

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:38:53 -0500

A lot of people jump rope, but they may not require two ropes, but if they're going to Double Dutch, it's a must.

RNC protesters to appeal city parade permit

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:21:13 -0500

Protesters planning to march on the first day of the Republican National Convention plan to push the city of St. Paul for a permit more to their liking. They say the city's route is logistically impossible.

Dizzee Rascal performs in The Current studio

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:06:04 -0500

Dylan Mills, known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a solo artist who came up in the U.K. Garage/Grime music scene. His debut album, "Boy In Da Corner" won him the country's Mercury Prize.

Woman falls from 3rd floor window of Moorhead care center

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:59 -0500

Police said the woman lives on a secure floor and was trying to leave to visit a relative.

Arbitrator upholds firing of absent emergency manager

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:04:43 -0500

An arbitrator has ruled that the state had just cause in firing a Minnesota Department of Transportation employee, Sonia Morphew Pitt.

Live at the Capitol

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:16:47 -0500

Midday broadcasts live from the Capitol as the Minnesota Legislature's 2008 session closes, featuring interviews with key lawmakers and legislative leaders.

Receptor which causes sun-induced skin cancer found

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:11:45 -0500

Researchers found that a receptor on the skin called the cannabinoid receptor absorbs UV light and causes sun-induced skin cancer.

St. Paul and RNC protesters avoid hearing

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:50:35 -0500

Attorneys for Republican National Convention protesters and the City of St. Paul have averted a federal court hearing scheduled for today. The two sides were able to resolve other issues for the court late Thursday.

Former Polaris CEO donates $27.5 million to Mayo Clinic

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:44:08 -0500

The former CEO of Polaris Industries has given the Mayo Clinic $27.5 million. The gift helped open the Mayo Clinic's new musculoskeletal center.

Facing adjournment, legislators continue to disagree

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:54:36 -0500

With four days to go until the Legislature is constitutionally required to adjourn, Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders have still not reached an agreement on the best way to erase the state's $935 million projected budget deficit.