Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• State may advise schools with flu cases to stay open
  Minnesota schools with cases of H1N1 influenza could remain open under a new plan released today by the Minnesota Department of Health.5:20 p.m.
• ND, MN leaders pledge cooperation on flood protection
  North Dakota and Minnesota officials are pledging to work together to develop permanent flood protection in the Red River Basin.5:23 p.m.
• Hospitals favor higher taxes over budget cuts
  Officials representing the state's hospitals say they're so concerned about the level of cuts in Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan that they would support increasing a tax on health care providers to prevent the cuts.5:48 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• 10-Year-Old Quizzes Rice On Interrogations
  When former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke in Washington on Sunday, one fourth-grader took the opportunity to grill her on harsh interrogations of prisoners. The questioner, 10-year-old Misha Lerner, shares the story.
• Times Co. Backs Off Threat To Close 'Boston Globe'
  The owner of The Boston Globe backed away Monday from its threat to close the newspaper unless it won at least $20 million in concessions from its unions. The company and the Globe's largest union haven't reached a deal, but officials said they will find other legal ways to save money and restructure the staff.
• Schools Close To Stem Swine Flu Spread
  More schools closed in the U.S. Monday in an effort to reduce the spread of swine flu. Included are 24 schools in a district west of Detroit where a high school student may be infected with the new H1N1 flu strain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is considering making guidelines on school closures more flexible.
• High Court Rules For Immigrant In ID Theft Case
  The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 Monday that the Bush administration erred in tacking on an additional charge of "aggravated identity theft" when illegal immigrants used forged documents to enter the country.
• Obama Seeks To Close Overseas Tax Loophole
  President Obama sent a broadside Monday across the bow of those companies that now avoid taxes by keeping much of their business on the books of offshore subsidiaries. The practice is perfectly legal right now, but the White House wants that to change.
• Letters: Correction, New Chrysler Names
  Listeners offer suggestions for a new name for bankrupt automaker Chrysler, and there is a correction to a story from Friday. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel read from listeners' comments.
• For Disabled Chinese Girl, An Uncertain Future
  Huang Meihua lost her legs when her school collapsed on her last May in the China earthquake. Now, she struggles with classmates gawking at her prosthetic legs. And she and her parents worry about where she'll attend classes when her temporary school closes.
• Military Psychologist Says Harsh Tactics Justified
  The military's role is to look out for the best interest of the United States, says former military psychologist Bruce Lefever — even when that means using controversial techniques to obtain information. Military psychologists' true ethical obligations lie in protecting America, he says, and harsh interrogation techniques can crack anyone, eventually.
• Israeli President Warns Of Iran Nuclear Threat
  Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that Iran's nuclear program poses a growing threat to world peace as Iranian leaders use terrorism and religion to pursue imperialist ambitions.
• Ruined Beichuan Starts Anew
  When the 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit southwest China in May 2008, Beichuan county was among the hardest hit. Now, Beichuan is abandoned, but it's becoming a tourist attraction. Vendors like Mu Zhenxian, who lost 16 family members, sell photos of the burial ground.
• Detroit Jazz Club In Jeopardy After 75 Years
  Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit is one of the oldest continually operating jazz clubs in the world. Since 1934, hundreds of famous names have graced the stage. But while the owner celebrates its 75th anniversary, economic troubles put the club's future in peril.
• Airlines Boost Self-Service With Mobile Check-In
  Cell phones and smart phones are fast becoming the new frontier for everything from booking air travel to checking in. Airlines including American, Delta and Continental are testing this technology at more than a dozen U.S. airports. And a number of foreign carriers have already implemented it.
• U.S. Focus Turns To Pakistan As Violence Increases
  As Taliban militants wage a growing insurgency in Pakistan, U.S. officials are increasingly anxious about the country's deteriorating security situation. U.S. foreign policy emphasis in the region is now likely to shift from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
• Do Face Masks Protect From Flu?
  It depends. If you're healthy, an N95 respirator may prevent you from breathing in particles that contain a virus. And if you're sick, a face mask may help prevent you from spreading the infection to others. But if you're not wearing them correctly, that protection is thwarted.
• For Native Americans, Old Stereotypes Die Hard
  Native Americans have a long history of one-sided portrayals in Hollywood, including such stereotypical characters as the war-whooping savage or the grunting tribesman. After decades of being shoved into stereotypes, some Native American artists are trying to write their own scripts.

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