Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Beltrami County goes smoke free, supporters push for statewide ban
  Beltrami County went smoke free on Jan 1. The county-wide ban is now one of the strictest in the state. Health organizations and some lawmakers are hoping 2007 will be the year Minnesota adopts a statewide ban.7:20 a.m.
• Metal thieves in Minnesota
  There's something of a crime wave sweeping Minnesota, fueled by high prices for scrap metals like copper and aluminum. Police report often brazen thieves hitting construction sites; abandoned buildings - even some buildings that are still in use. They're taking electrical wiring and pipe that can be cut up and sold for scrap. Sometimes the thefts happen right out in the open.7:25 a.m.
• Dayton frustrated as he leaves Senate
  Mark Dayton wraps up his six years in the U.S. Senate saying he thinks President Bush and the GOP-controlled Congress failed regular Americans.7:50 a.m.
• Monday Markets with Chris Farrell
  Returning from the New Year's Day holiday, Chris Farrell gives his economic forecast for 2007.8:25 a.m.
• Recruiting future Gophers with unclear leadership
  What Glen Mason's firing means for the University of Minnesota football team's recruitment efforts.8:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Protecting the Snow Leopard from Poachers
  Snow leopards are among the world's most endangered big cats, with only several thousand left. In Mongolia's southern Gobi desert, the snow leopard is a sign of a healthy ecosytem. But poaching remains one of the area's more lucrative businesses.
• Picking Olives, and Tasting Olive Oil in Italy
  In some quarters this past holiday season, a popular gift was an elegant bottle of extra-virgin olive oil. In Italy, it's the season for the olive harvest. Workers are busy in the Tuscan countryside producing what has been called "liquid gold."
• Longtime Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek Dies at 95
  The man who was mayor of Jerusalem for 28 years died Tuesday. Theodor Kollek, known by all as Teddy, was 95. He first became mayor of Jewish West Jerusalem in 1965 and in a divided city, was known as a champion of Israeli-Palestinian coexistence.
• Gerald Ford Coverage Corrections
  In coverage of his death, we said that Gerald Ford was the only unelected president. In fact there were several unelected presidents. Gerald Ford was unique in being the only unelected president and vice president.
• Drug Industry Enters Business Doldrums
  In 2006, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has its best performance since 2003. But it was a tough year for the drug industry -- one of the nation's most profitable industries. And it doesn't look as though the rough patch will end anytime soon.
• Global Security Challenges Continue in 2007
  The challenges Western security services face in combating terrorist acts continue in 2007. Of particular concern is the growing power of the Taliban and al-Qaida in the region along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
• Retail Clerks Reel from Holiday Rush, Returns
  The holidays were no holiday for many retail clerks. From frenzied shoppers to endless gift returns, it's not easy working in retail. A "retail counseling" firm -- focused on helping workers who've heard all they can take from shoppers -- reports an increase in calls from fed-up clerks.
• California Growers Look at Crop Safety
  Following a series of E. coli outbreaks, produce growers in California are working with scientists and state officials to create new safety guidelines. Growers are hoping the new rules will calm fears about the safety of their crops and revitalize the industry.
• Americans Split on 2007 Economic Outlook
  There's a mixed public outlook for the economy in 2007. A New York Times-CBS poll shows Americans are split on whether this is a good year to buy a home, or whether it's better to wait. The poll also shows Americans regaining some faith in stocks.
• 'About Alice' Revives a Familiar Character and Life
  For readers of author Calvin Trillin's work in The New Yorker, and books like Alice Let's Eat, his late wife Alice is a familiar character. Alice Trillin died in 2001. Calvin Trillin has a new book out, and this time it's all about Alice.
• Missing Indonesian Plane Carried 102 People
  An Indonesian airliner with 102 people on board has gone down in bad weather. Earlier, rescue workers said 12 people survived Monday's crash in a mountainous region of northeast Sulawesi Island. But an Indonesian transportation official later said that the wreckage still had not been located.
• Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Celebrates Founder
  The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt more than 70 years ago. The organization has since grown into a powerful social and political movement in Egypt, spawning offshoots around the world. Followers are marking the centenary of the Brotherhood's founder, Hassan al-Banna.
• Notes on the Real Gerald Ford
  There are a number of public preconceptions about former President Gerald Ford, from his pardon of Richard Nixon to his athletic ability. Some are spot on, while others just don't capture the man, according to journalist Tom DeFrank.
• Ford Funeral at Washington National Cathederal
  The funeral service for President Gerald Ford at Washington National Cathederal features music reflecting Ford's personality, as well as eulogies by President George W. Bush, Henry Kissinger and Tom Brokaw.
• The Medicare Drug Benefit One Year Later
  The controversial Medicare prescription-drug benefit is a year old and seems to be a success.

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