Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• In final days of session, Pawlenty is calling the shots
  Gov. Pawlenty has apparently put an end to property tax relief with a string of budget-bill vetoes. The Minnesota House and Senate try again on Wednesday with a second round of budget bills.7:20 a.m.
• It takes more than firefighters to put out a fire
  It's not just those on the Gunflint Trail fire line who've been working hard for the last ten days since the fire started. Cook County safety and health workers, and volunteers of all kinds have been pitching in.7:25 a.m.
• Foreclosed properties aren't necessarily a steal
  Homes that have been foreclosed on often sell for a lot less than they're worth. But that doesn't mean they're a steal.7:53 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• U.S. Workers Toil at Healthiness
  Unlike the French, U.S. workers don't have to take a medical checkup every year to prove they're healthy enough to come to the office. But some U.S. doctors have come up with their own solution to the obesity crisis: the walking desk.
• The Rev. Falwell's Conservative Legacy
  The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who rose from a small town to the national stage, left a major impact on conservative politics. Republican candidates are paying homage to the Baptist preacher who became a potent political force.
• GOP Hopefuls Hold Debate in South Carolina
  The 10 Republican candidates for president held their second debate last night in South Carolina. The state is seen as critical to choosing the next GOP nominee. Abortion and terrorism were key points for the debate.
• Positive Outlook Aids New Orleans School Recovery
  Students and teachers at a New Orleans charter school damaged by Hurricane Katrina and, later, a tornado have pushed ahead by focusing on the positive.
• MLB Officials Can't Ignore Bonds, Can They?
  San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds is edging closer to Henry Aaron's career home-run record. That poses a delicate problem for baseball officials, who might be expected to be on hand to witness the achievement.
• Cyclist Landis Points to 'Broken' Testing System
  Floyd Landis tries for a third day to convince a California arbitration panel that he used no illegal drugs to win last year's Tour de France. His defense team is also trying to show that the entire anti-doping system is broken.
• Senate, White House Seek Immigration Consensus
  The Senate and Bush administration officials are trying to reach consensus on a new immigration bill. Obstacles include who gets a work visa and how to create a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 12 million immigrants illegally in the United States.
• New Chrysler Execs Pledge to Keep Workers
  The leaders of the soon-to-be private Chrysler say they won't fire anymore workers — aside from the 13,000 layoffs already planned. But the real test comes this summer when Chrysler's new owners, Cerberus, will start contentious contract talks with the UAW.
• Reflections from the Rev. Falwell
  In a final sermon this past Sunday, the Rev. Jerry Falwell told churchgoers that he was at peace with death. His passing prompts a reflection on the conservative leader's life and career, in his own words.
• What Went Wrong with the Rebuilding of Iraq?
  After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, huge contracts were awarded to U.S. companies for numerous rebuilding projects. Four years later, a special inspector general has uncovered billions of dollars in waste, fraud and mismanagement.
• Ex-Justice Official: Spy Plan Sparked Threats to Quit
  Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey tells the Senate Judiciary Committee about wrangling between the Justice Department and the White House over the implementation of a domestic surveillance program in 2004. He said that he and a number of high-ranking Justice Department officials threatened to resign over the dispute.
• Raid on Rep. Jefferson's Office Yields Legal Mess
  A 2006 FBI raid on the office of Rep. William Jefferson was the first of its kind. The case has since been tied up by legal wrangling over the FBI's authority in carrying out a search warrant. Tuesday, three federal appeals judges tried to untangle the legal morass.
• No Easy Start for France's New President
  Nicolas Sarkozy takes office as the 23rd President of France. The son of a Hungarian immigrant and a French mother of Greek-Jewish origin, he was an outsider who had to fight his way to the top.
• GM Plant in New York Braces for Closing
  General Motors is shutting down another factory in a small town in northern New York. The area will lose nearly 500 jobs, dealing another blow to its battered rural economy.
• New French President Plans to Change Work Week
  Nicholas Sarkozy, the newly elected president of France, campaigned against the country's 35-hour work week that has been in place since 2000. Now he says he won't abolish it but plans on making some changes.

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