Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• A roadblock at the Capitol
  Democrats who control the Legislature and Gov. Tim Pawlenty appear headed for a showdown on transportation funding.7:20 a.m.
• Is early childhood education still a top priority at the Capitol?
  Early childhood education was cited as a top priority by legislative leaders early this session, but budget bills released last week don't reflect that.7:25 a.m.
• Pentagon apologizes to Minnesota soldier for conditions at Walter Reed hospital
  A former Minnesota Army National Guard officer says when he was at Walter Reed in the summer of 2004, his hospital rooms were unclean and possibly unhealthy.7:47 a.m.
• The war comes to Frazee
  The small northwest Minnesota town of Frazee is coping with the loss of a Minnesota National Guard soldier killed in Iraq. Sgt. Greg Riewer, 28, was killed on Friday. The vehicle he was traveling in was hit by a roadside bomb.7:53 a.m.
• Adult stem cells show promise
  A new study done in Minnesota finds that using adult stem cells to treat first-time heart attack patients appears to be effective.8:25 a.m.
• Monday markets
  Predatory lending is dominating discussions about the country's economy.8:35 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Who Will Prevail at the Final Four?
  Four talented teams will gather in Atlanta this weekend as the NCAA men's basketball tournament builds to a climax. Florida is trying for back-to-back titles, but must get past UCLA and then either Ohio State or Georgetown.
• Training the Trainers at Fort Riley
  At Fort Riley in Kansas, U.S. soldiers raid fake Iraqi villages, lead fake Iraqi troops and use Iraqi interpreters to fix problems. They're being trained for a real-life assignment to help make Iraq's military forces more effective.
• Elizabeth Edwards, Facing the Future
  Elizabeth Edwards says the return of her breast cancer won't interrupt her husband's bid for the White House — and that she will work on his campaign. The announcement resonated with many people.
• Guantanamo Hearing Tests New Rules
  David Hicks appears before a military hearing Monday at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, charged with supporting terrorists. He's the first detainee tried under new military tribunal rules drawn up after the Supreme Court found previous rules unconstitutional.
• Children's Deaths Tear Iraqi Neighborhood Asunder
  When a group of young boys were gunned down while playing soccer, a gun battle erupted in a Baghdad neighborhood where Sunnis and Shiites had lived in relative peace for years. A witness recounts the incident.
• Gossip Site TMZ Focuses on Washington
  Cyber gossip is on its way to the nation's capital. TMZ, the online paparazzi site, hopes to capture politicians at less-than-their-best moments — just as it has for countless hapless celebrities.
• Gonzales Attracts More Critics Inside GOP
  Republican lawmakers are increasing the heat on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, amid conflicting stories about his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors. Members of Congress also want White House aides to testify at public hearings on the scandal.
• Breaking Down the Pentagon's Budget
  The Pentagon says Congress must allocate another $100 billion for the war in Iraq, or the military will face significant cutbacks. Can the Department of Defense and its $500 billion budget really still be strapped for cash?
• Wikipedia Co-Founder Eyes Rival Site
  Wikipedia's co-founder, Larry Sanger, is creating a rival encyclopedia site. Sanger says Citizendium will require contributors to use real names and prove expertise. And experts will be asked to check for accuracy.
• A Fiery Ending for Nevada's Mustang Ranch
  The last remaining building of Nevada's first legal brothel went up in flames Sunday. After years of tax problems, the Mustang Ranch was sold at auction, then donated to fire crews for training exercises. As one former employee noted, "The day of the $20 roll in the hay is gone."
• French Candidates Court Suburban Youth Vote
  Radio stations and local rap artists are helping to sign up thousands of young French voters for the upcoming presidential elections. They're the French-born children of African immigrants, from suburbs that erupted into riots 18 months ago.
• In the Headlines: Iraq, Gonzales, Elizabeth Edwards
  Among the stories currently captivating political observers: a congressional debate over a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq; GOP criticism of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales; and the news that Elizabeth Edwards' cancer has returned.
• Going a Bit Batty over Cricket
  Relatively few Americans pay attention to cricket's World Cup. But the San Francisco Bay area has a cluster of fans and 50 amateur cricket teams. A commentator finds great interest in the tournament there — plus tasty tea and pangol.
• L.A. Activists March for Immigration Bill
  A year ago, a massive pro-immigrant march jammed the streets of Los Angeles. This year's demonstration was much smaller, but activists are calling for the same thing: an immigration bill giving undocumented immigrants citizenship.
• Disputed Play on Gaza Activist Debuts in Seattle
  A play about an activist who died in Gaza while opposing Israeli forces moves on to Seattle. The New York Theater Workshop recently canceled performances, which many critics saw as evidence of pro-Israel bias.

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