Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Fighting the gypsy moth
  Officials are planning their attack on an expected gypsy moth infestation in northeast Minnesota. Last year, researchers trapped more moths in Cook County than they've ever trapped in the entire state. With treatment, they think they can keep the forest pests at bay for at least a couple more years.6:50 a.m.
• Puckett in critical condition after stroke
  Kirby Puckett was in critical condition Monday after surgery for a stroke. Puckett, who led the Twins to two World Series championships before his career was cut short by glaucoma, was stricken Sunday at his Arizona home.7:20 a.m.
• Spammers turn to stocks
  The content of spam in the nation's e-mail inboxes goes through phases and fluctuations. In recent months, solicitations for pornography and pills have gotten competition from pitches that are equally annoying and potentially disastrous to anyone who takes the bait: stock-hyping spam.7:25 a.m.
• Some question townships' power over agriculture development
  Some say township boards in Minnesota have too much control over farm expansions. But township officials say they should maintain control of agricultural development in their communities.7:50 a.m.
• Local sports with Steve Rudolph
  Former Twins star Kirby Puckett suffered a stroke over the weekend and was in critical condition Monday morning. Morning Edition Sports Commentator Steve Rudolph discusses that and other local sports stories.7:55 a.m.
• Monday Markets
  Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell discusses consoldiation in the telecommunications industry. AT&T is buying BellSouth for 67 billion dollars in stock.8:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Privacy Expectations at Odds with Reality
  Steve Inskeep talks with Brian Boucher about how he discovered a roommate had stolen his Social Security number, credit card information and names of family members. It's a cautionary tale about how much our personal information is easy to collect. This conversation begins a series about privacy.
• AT&T Deal Reunites Old Bell System Siblings
  Phone giant AT&T is buying BellSouth, another large phone company. The two are already partners in the Cingular Wireless cell phone company. If the $67-billion deal is approved by the government, it would reunite much of the old Bell phone network.
• Military Recruiting Law Upheld by Supreme Court
  The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that colleges must allow military recruiters on campus if the schools want to go on receiving federal money. The ruling upholds a law passed by Congress, and is a defeat for schools who say the military is a discriminatory employer because of its regulations regarding gays.
• International Tobacco Treaty Stalls in U.S.
  It has been nearly two years since the United States signed an international treaty to curb tobacco use. But the U.S. still has not ratified it. The Bush administration says it's studying the treaty. Critics say the U.S. is losing its moral authority and influence on global health policy because of its hesitation in sending the treaty to Congress for approval.
• President to Ask for Line-Item Veto
  President Bush is expected to make a formal request to Congress for a line-item veto. That would give him the authority to cancel specific spending items in budget bills. Renee Montagne talks with News Analyst Cokie Roberts about the line-item veto, and about the primary election in Texas covering the seat of former House Majority leader Tom Delay.
• Sugar Drinks a Source of Weight Gain for Teens
  Researchers say a simple way for teens to lose weight is to stop having sugary drinks. Doctors at Children's Hospital in Boston found that teenagers who replaced soda and juices with calorie-free beverages lost about a pound a month over a six-month trial.
• Thai Protesters Call for Prime Minister to Step Down
  Thousands of protesters marched through Bangkok's streets on Sunday, vowing to stay until Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra quits over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
• AT&T Rises from the Ashes
  AT&T is buying BellSouth for $67 billion in stock. The deal would substantially expand the reach of the telecommunications giant, already the country's largest by number of customers served. Renee Montagne talks to Leslie Cauley, a reporter with USA Today and author of the book End of the Line: The Rise and Fall of AT&T.
• National Guard and Reserve Roles Examined
  This week a commission begins a year-long review of the role and obligations of the National Guard and Reserves. Guard and Reserve forces have, at times, constituted almost half of the American troop presence in Iraq. This raises questions about the size of the force, its level of training, compensation and availability to handle disasters at home.
• Rocket Attacks Rattle Israeli Nerves
  Six months after Israel's unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, communities on both sides of the border are coming to terms with the new arrangement. On the Israeli side of the Gaza fence, daily life is suffering under the strain of rocket attacks.
• Ringling Brothers' CEO Testifies in Spying Trial
  A circus company executive is being sued for spying on a group of animal rights activists. Kenneth Feld, the CEO of Ringling Brothers Circus, takes the stand this week in a civil suit filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA. The group is seeking $1.8 million in damages, and alleges that the circus hired people to infiltrate the organization.
• Artillery Bombardments Disrupt Gaza Life
  Palestinians in Gaza are dispirited and frustrated by daily artillery attacks from the Israeli military. The bombardments are in response to Gaza rocket attacks on Israel. Strawberry pickers in Gaza are afraid to come to work and no one can move around much after dark.
• 'Crash' Takes Home the Big Oscar
  Crash pulled a big upset at the Academy Awards. It won the Oscar for best picture, beating the favored "Brokeback Mountain." Lead-acting prizes went to Philip Seymour Hoffman, who played author Truman Capote in Capote, and Reese Witherspoon as country singer June Carter. Brokeback Mountain had a leading eight nominations, but the gay cowboy romance only won one top Oscar, for director Ang Lee.
• Razzies Honor Hollywood's Worst
  The Oscars weren't the only entertainment awards on the scene this weekend. The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation gathered on the eve of Hollywood's big night to celebrate the worst in film. Among the big "losers" at this year's Razzies were Worst Actor Rob Schneider for Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo and Worst Actress Jenny McCarthy in Dirty Love.
• Listeners' Letters: Hawaiian Birds and High School Dropouts
  Renee Montagne reads from listeners' letters. And what's on listeners' minds? Everything from high school dropouts to native Hawaiian birds.

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