Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• New anti-drunk-driving strategy goes statewide this summer
  On July 1, Minnesota will expand statewide a voluntary program that encourages repeat drunk driving offenders to use an ignition interlock on their vehicle.3:35 p.m.
• Twin Cities musician Chan Poling crafts new musical
  Ex "Suburbs" member Chan Poling is using his songwriting and pop-music sensibilities to make musical theater.4:49 p.m.
• Minnesota health care leaders optimistic about Obama plan
  The White House announced a plan today to take a $2 trillion scalpel to health care costs, and medical industry leaders in Minnesota are optimistic that the plan can succeed.5:20 p.m.
• Minn. lawmakers start final week billions apart
  The final week of the Legislative session is underway with no agreement in sight for erasing the state's $4.6 billion budget deficit. But Gov. Tim Pawlenty tried to kick start the negotiations today by partially pulling back on one of his key budget provisions, and agreeing to two others offered by Democrats.5:44 p.m.
• Settlement hearing draws rally for Fong Lee's family
  A group of nearly 200, mostly Hmong people, demonstrated in front of the U.S. courthouse in downtown St. Paul to rally support for the family of Fong Lee, who was shot and killed by a Minneapolis officer in 2006.5:47 p.m.
• Franken files arguments in Senate recount trial
  Democrat Al Franken's attorneys called on the Minnesota Supreme Court today to uphold a ruling that declared Franken the winner of Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate race.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• In Israel, Pope Remembers Holocaust Victims
  On the first day of a visit to Israel, Pope Benedict XVI pledged Monday to remember the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Earlier, he called for the establishment of a Palestinian homeland.
• Official: Health Care Vote Could Come In July
  President Obama announced Monday that health companies are agreeing to cut costs to save the public more than $2 trillion over the next 10 years. Nancy Ann DeParle, counselor to the president and director of the White House Office of Health Reform, offers her insight.
• Woman Who Spent Years In Iron Lung Remembered
  Martha Mason, who lived more than 60 years in an iron lung, died last week at the age of 71 at her home in Lattimore, N.C. Mary Dalton, who directed a documentary about Mason, Martha In Lattimore, offers her insight.
• Economy Spurs Demand For Literacy Programs
  Since the recession began in December 2007, more than 5 million jobs have been lost. Callers are inundating literacy agencies because they realize they can't compete in this difficult job market without a GED. At the same time, many of those callers are forced to recognize and admit their inability to read simple documents, including a job application.
• Postage Stamp Prices Rise Again
  The price of a stamp went up by 2 cents Monday, catching some people off-guard. In one Cincinnati post office, some customers knew of the coming change while others said they wished they had stocked up on "Forever Stamps."
• New Revelations On Buffalo, N.Y., Plane Crash
  There are new details about the pilot who was flying the commuter plane that crashed outside Buffalo, N.Y., in February, killing 50 people. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor, who first reported on the details, offers his insight.
• Fears Of Al-Qaida Inroads In Yemen
  Authorities say 11 men arrested last month near the border between Saudi Arabia and Yemen planned to attack security officials and stage robberies to raise money. Saudi Arabia has cracked down on militants in recent years, but weak and impoverished Yemen has done little by comparison.
• Strapped For Cash, Music Fans Let Go Of CDs
  Several major record retailers around the country have reported significant increases in their supply of used CDs. Since the economic crisis began, more people have been bringing in CDs to sell for cash or store credit. Both Amoeba Records in California and Newbury Comics in Boston see the same trend.
• Insiders On Obama's Supreme Court Pick
  President Obama is weighing his choice for a nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Husband and wife Christopher Edley, dean of the Berkeley Law School and Maria Echaveste, who lectures at the school, offer their insight on possible choices.
• Health Care Industry Unveils Cost-Cutting Plan
  The health care industry stepped forward Monday with big cost savings to help President Obama pass an overhaul plan. The pledge came at a White House meeting of groups representing health insurers, hospitals, doctors, drug-makers and a major labor union.
• Letters: Edwards, China, Arnold
  Listeners respond to Michele Norris' interview with Elizabeth Edwards and Melissa Block's reporting from China. Michele Norris and Robert Siegel also provide an update on Craig Arnold, the poet and essayist who disappeared on a Japanese island over two weeks ago.
• U.S. Replaces Top General In Afghanistan
  The Pentagon is replacing its top commander in Afghanistan. Gen. David McKiernan has been in charge of the mission there and had pushed for big troop increases for months. The Obama administration is sending more troops, but has now decided it wants new leadership, too. McKiernan is to be replaced by Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
• GOP Tries To Reshape Message
  Republican House members have no power, but they figure the least they could do is get a message. House leader Eric Cantor is holding "Conversations with America" and House GOP press secretaries are looking for clues from former Bush press secretaries. They are all in search of the lost middle.
• Death Often Brings Disputes Over Online Lives
  For many people, keeping a deceased loved one alive through an online memorial is a source of comfort. But for others, cleaning up online profiles and shutting down e-mail accounts can require some legal wrangling. In one recent case, hackers stole a deceased person's domain names.
• Astronauts To Give Hubble One Last Hug
  Astronauts are making their final visit to do repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope. The tuneup will leave Hubble more powerful than ever. But it's also the beginning of the end for the aging telescope.

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