Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• What's next for South Dakota abortion law?
  South Dakota's Governor Mike Rounds signed legislation Monday banning most abortions in the state. The measure is designed as a direct challenge to the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. MPR's Cara Hetland in Sioux Falls talked with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the new law.6:50 a.m.
• Locks and dams project moves ahead, hesitantly
  A government report obtained by Minnesota Public Radio shows the Bush administration is skeptical about funding a $2.3 billion lock and dam project on the Upper Mississippi River.6:55 a.m.
• Kirby Puckett dies at 45
  Kirby Puckett died Monday, a day after the Hall of Fame outfielder had a stroke at his Arizona home, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 45.7:20 a.m.
• Precinct caucuses to be held Tuesday night
  Thousands of Minnesotans will attend precinct caucuses around the state Tuesday night. The local meetings are the first step in the process of choosing political candidates for the November election.7:50 a.m.
• Precinct caucuses have long history in Minnesota
  Hy Berman, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, provides some history on precinct caucuses in Minnesota.7:55 a.m.
• Syphilis cases rise
  State health officials say they're alarmed by the increasing number of syphilis cases among men having sex with men. The number jumped 200 percent in 2005 from the previous year from 34 cases to 99 cases. Kip Beardsley is the director of the STD and HIV Section at the Minnesota Department of Health.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• An Online Privacy Adventure
  Renee Montagne explores the various bits of private information available online with Nora Paul, director of the Institute for New Media Studies at the University of Minnesota. They use Steve Inskeep as a test case.
• Mark Morris: 25 Years of Dance
  In a world where most modern dance companies are struggling just to break even, the Mark Morris Dance Group is marking its 25th Anniversary. To celebrate, Morris and his dancers are staging a month-long series of concerts and events at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
• Moussaoui Hearing Offers Two Views of Sept. 11 Role
  In opening statements in the sentencing phase of Zacarias Moussaoui's terrorism trial, the prosecution says he failed to alert authorities to the Sept. 11 attacks and deserves the death penalty. Moussaoui's defense lawyers contend their client did not know what was planned for Sept. 11.
• Guantanamo Documents Open Window to Secret World
  The Pentagon's release of documents detailing the hearings of Guantanamo detainees has cracked open a window into the government's top-secret world. The 5,000 pages offer unedited transcripts that include names and stories from some of the prisoners at the base. The documents were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request by the Associated Press.
• Chicken and Hog Farms Measured for Air Pollution
  Hog farms are known for their odor. But so far, no one has paid much attention to whether these smells actually pollute the air. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency is testing chicken and hog farms for gases and particles that can make air harmful to breathe.
• The Line-Item Veto Resurfaces in Washington
  President Bush asked Congress on Monday to give him a line-item veto. But the request faces hurdles because a previous version that Congress passed under former President Bill Clinton was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
• Congress to Vote on Domestic Spying Probe
  Congress could vote Tuesday on whether to investigate President Bush's domestic spying program. Republican leaders say they'd rather put the National Security Agency program under congressional supervision than open a probe.
• Bills Fly in Response to Dubai Ports Deal
  The takeover of terminal operations at some American ports by a Dubai-owned shipping company has generated more than a dozen new bills in Congress. The mildest of these would require more scrutiny of the deal. Others would have much broader implications.
• Supreme Court Upholds Law Allowing Military Recruiters on Campus
  The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that colleges must accept military recruiters on campus, if the schools want to continue receiving federal funds. Some schools had objected to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays. The schools claimed that, as a matter of free speech, they should not have to associate with military recruiters.
• Legal Profession Goes Global
  Globalization in the business world has also meant more legal cases affecting parties in more than one country. This requires American lawyers and judges to have more knowledge of foreign laws.
• Stroke Claims Baseball Hall of Famer Puckett at 45
  Kirby Puckett, whose shining baseball career was cut short by physical problems, dies after suffering a stroke at age 45. The affable outfielder led the Minnesota Twins to two World Series titles and is a member of the Hall of Fame. He was a 10-time All-Star and won six Gold Gloves. William Wilcoxen of Minnesota Public Radio reports.
• Zimbabwe Government Goes After Media
  In Zimbabwe, the government has launched a crackdown on local media. In a recent case, police raided a radio station called Voice of the People, confiscated equipment and prosecuted members of its board of directors.
• AT&T Looms Large, Again
  AT&T's $67 billion acquisition of BellSouth, if approved, would create the nation's largest telecommunications company. Renee Montagne discusses the proposed merger with Blair Levin. He's a telecommunications analyst and a former chief-of-staff at the Federal Communications Commission.
• China Paper Reopens without Top Editors
  A Chinese newspaper that was shut down a few months ago for its aggressive coverage has resumed publication. The newspaper is now operating without its top two editors, and without the edge that made it a "must read" for intellectuals and reformers.
• Iraqi General Shot to Death on Patrol
  A sniper kills the Iraqi major general in charge of Iraqi forces protecting Baghdad. The general's division has been gradually assuming control of parts of the capital from U.S. forces. He was among at least 16 people killed in Iraq on Monday.

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