Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Obama supporters ready for his St. Paul rally tonight
  South Dakota and Montana are holding the final two Democratic primaries of the year today. After the polls close, Sen. Barack Obama is expected to speak at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is co-chair of Obama's Minnesota campaign.7:20 a.m.
• Founder of DFL Feminist Caucus will stick with Clinton
  Some Minnesota women plan to vote for Sen. Clinton even if she's not on the ballot in November. Koryne Horbal is the founder of the DFL Feminist Caucus in Minnesota. She's said that she will write in Sen. Clinton's name instead of voting for Obama, and she's been trying to convince others to do the same.7:25 a.m.
• Crazy Horse memorial turns 60 this year
  The Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota marks its 60th anniversary this month. When complete, it will be the world's largest sculpture.7:50 a.m.
• Baby Boom mothers text their kids
  Time --and technology-- are marching on. Commentator Peter Smith has noticed what he sees as a disturbing new trend: Baby Boom moms who are texting their young adult kids.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• As Gas Prices Soar, So Do Motor Scooter Sales
  High gasoline prices are driving sales of motor scooters. They get much better mileage than cars — up to 100 mpg.
• Malibu Aims to Crack Down on Paparazzi
  The Southern California beachside community of Malibu wants to crack down on the paparazzi. The city's mayor worries that if the problem of star-crazed photographers isn't dealt with now, it will only get worse.
• Barbie's Mattel Sues Maker of Bratz Dolls
  The popular Bratz dolls have been taking the spotlight away from Barbie. But toy-making giant and Barbie parent Mattel says it owns Bratz. The companies are in court, fighting over the exact moment that the designer came up with the idea for Bratz.
• Summit on Food Crisis Scrutinizes Causes, Solutions
  World leaders are meeting at the United Nations food conference in Rome on Tuesday to deal with rising food prices. The three-day summit is at risk of being overshadowed by the attendance of controversial leaders from Zimbabwe and Iran.
• No More Kinko's: FedEx Changes Copy Shops' Name
  FedEx bought the Kinko's chain of copy shops in 2004, and the name changed to FedEx-Kinko's. Now, FedEx says it is dropping the "Kinko's" and changing the name again — to FedEx Office.
• Abkhazia: A Ruined Resort Region, Frozen in Conflict
  The region of Abkhazia has been isolated since it broke away from Georgia after a civil war 15 years ago. Before that, Abkhazia was a famous vacation destination. Now, it looks like a surreal post-war wasteland.
• S. Korea Revises Plan to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
  A week ago, South Korea's president said the country would resume full imports of American beef. Now, he says he won't allow in beef from older cattle — those more than 30 months old. The backpedaling came after widespread public protest. But the decision could threaten a broader free trade deal.
• Senate to Vote on Carbon Cap-and-Trade Bill
  The Senate voted Monday to take up a global warming bill that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by putting a price on carbon. That would essentially require factories, utilities and refineries to pay for the right to emit carbon dioxide. The so-called cap-and-trade system aims to reduce emissions by 70 percent by 2050.
• U.S. Official: N. Korea to Declare Nuclear Programs
  The chief U.S. negotiator on North Korea says he expects Pyongyang to finally declare all of its nuclear programs soon. North Korea had promised to do that last December. But some experts say the Bush administration is getting a bad deal because it's desperate to have a foreign policy achievement in its last year in office.
• Carbon Bill's Hurdles: Price Tag, Stiff Opposition
  On Capitol Hill Tuesday, the Senate debates major legislation to combat climate change. But the measure comes with a big price tag and is likely to spark furious opposition.
• Cheney Apologizes for Insulting West Virginia
  Dick Cheney apologized to the people of West Virginia for a comment he made Monday. When talking about his relatives, the vice president noted that he has Cheneys on both sides of his family, adding "and we don't even live in West Virginia."
• No Takers on Buy 1 Home, Get 1 Free Deal
  A developer near San Diego is offering a buy one, get one free deal — on homes. If you have $1.6 million to buy the first house, you'll get a second, smaller home just 10 minutes away. Michael Crews Development said it's just a way to move product. It's been trying this promotion for almost a month with no takers.
• Inventor's Ashes Buried in His Creation: Pringles Can
  The man who designed the distinctive Pringles potato crisp can died a month ago. On Monday, a portion of Frederic Baur's ashes were buried — in a Pringles can.
• Canada Bears Brunt of Fighting in South Afghanistan
  Arif Lalani, Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan, says his country is still adjusting to its role in fighting the Taliban in Southern Afghanistan. He also says Canada is making progress in and around Kandahar — in both security and reconstruction. Lalani talks with host Renee Montagne.
• Kennedy's Surgeon Deems Brain Surgery a Success
  Sen. Edward Kennedy is recovering from brain surgery at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. Doctors removed part of a malignant brain tumor Monday after the Massachusetts lawmaker was diagnosed two weeks ago. His surgeon has called the procedure a success.

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