Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Mercury concerns on the Range
  New industries proposed for the Iron Range are stirring an old concern. Mercury pollution has already forced fish consumption advisories in area lakes including Lake Superior. Now, stringent mercury emission laws are making it tough for new industries to meet the standards.6:50 a.m.
• Warm weather ahead for Memorial Day weekend
  Cathy Wurzer talked with University of Minnesota Climatologist about Minnesota weather and the upcoming forecast.6:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Recent College Grads Talk about Money Management
  Young people are often portrayed as struggling with debt, with stagnant salaries. NPR's Lisa Chow talks with a few college graduates about how they go about managing their finances.
• Top Marine Addresses Civilian Deaths in Iraq
  Marine Gen. Michael Hagee is on his way to Iraq to talk to his troops about using lethal force "only when justified." The trip comes amid allegations that Marines killed unarmed Iraqi civilians in two separate incidents. The military has opened investigations into the deaths.
• Civilian Drivers Feel Neglected After Working in Iraq
  Civilian truck drivers who haul freight between military bases in Iraq find themselves on the war's frontlines. The constant exposure to violence puts them at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. And some complain they're forgotten once they return home.
• Blunt on Reconciling Immigration Bill
  With Senate passage of an immigration bill, the legislation now moves on to a conference committee where it must be reconciled with the House version. Renee Montagne talks with one of the lawmakers steering the House legislation, House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO).
• Former 'Bama Governor Goes from Trial to Trail
  Don Siegelman wants the Alabama governorship back. First, he has to get by a tough opponent, Lucy Baxley, in the June 6 Democratic primary. And there's one more thing: He faces trial on corruption charges.
• Betcha Can't Steal Just One
  Frito Lay's classic slogan "Betcha can't eat just one" seems to be right on. In Missouri, a Frito Lay delivery truck was stolen from behind a local market. When the vehicle was recovered a couple of hours later, police discovered at least 22 bags of chips had been opened. They don't know if more bags were stolen. But they do know that they are looking for a heavy set man caught on a surveillance camera driving off with the chips
• Dracula Visited, Didn't Live, Here
  Dracula's castle in Transylvania is now owned by an architect in New York. The Romanian government today handed back the 14th century castle to Dominic van Hapsburg, a descendent of the original owner, Queen Maria. While today peasants hawk Dracula wine at its gates, the Castle never belonged to Prince Vlad the Impaler, who inspired Bram Stoker's Count Dracula character. Though it is believed he did once stop by for a visit.
• Spiritual Soldier: A Chaplain's Life in War
  In 1965, Bob Harllee's Army brigade was sent to Vietnam, and he had to leave his wife and 3 children behind. One of those children, Carol, now 47, recently asked her father about his life in those days. Bob Harllee was an Army chaplain for 18 years.
• Senate Immigration Bill Built on Fragile Deal
  The Senate's version of an immigration bill is sharply at odds with the House effort. It's also built on a carefully worked-out bipartisan compromise. Can it stand up to further adjustments in a House-Senate conference committee?
• Unconfirmed Report of Gunfire Stirs Up Capitol
  Police at the U.S. Capitol investigate reports that gunfire was heard at the garage level of the Rayburn House Office Building. So far there is no confirmation of any shootings. Capitol buildings are sealed.
• Prison May Await Lay, Skilling After Enron Convictions
  A federal court jury in Houston convicts Enron founder Ken Lay and former chief executive Jeff Skilling of conspiracy and fraud. They will be sentenced on Sept. 11, and face lengthy prison terms. Both men intend to appeal the verdicts.
• Jurors Weigh In on Enron Trial Testimony
  After finding former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling guilty on several counts in their conspiracy and fraud trial, the jury of eight women and four men met with reporters to explain their thinking.
• Bush, Blair Cite Progress, Missteps in Iraq
  President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair say they will stay the course in Iraq, but expect Iraq's leaders to assume a larger security role. Prodded on regrets, the president cited "tough talk" in challenging insurgents. Blair said he had underestimated the bloodshed in Iraq.
• Homeowners Offered Hedge Against Falling Prices
  The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is offering investors the chance to buy "housing futures" pegged to the index of home prices in select markets. They're a chance to place bets on the direction of the market, and could be used as a hedge in case home prices fall.
• Judge Junkets Come Under Scrutiny
  Corporate documents indicate that educational seminars for federal judges have been funded by Exxon Mobil and Phillip Morris. Critics say this amounts to corporate lobbying of the federal judiciary. Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed concern about the issue, and a panel of federal judges is considering the possibility of new ethics rules.

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