Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Birds of a feather disappearing together
  A new study by the National Audubon Society shows a dramatic decline in the populations of some 20 familiar bird species nationally. Most of those species are found in Minnesota.6:20 a.m.
• Weather words
  MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with University of Minnesota climitologist Mark Seeley.6:50 a.m.
• Mayo researchers find gene pattern affecting Parkinson's
  Researchers at the Mayo Clinic may have found gene patterns that make a person 90 times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease. The findings likely have implications for other diseases, such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.7:20 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• It Took a Sisterhood to Create Nancy Drew
  Nancy Drew, a fixture on children's reading lists since 1930, has hit the big screen. Melanie Rehak tracks the history of the long-lived mystery series in her bookGirl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her.
• Florida Faces Vanishing Water Supply
  In Florida, Lake Okeechobee's water level dropped enough that dry grasses on the lake floor caught fire. But the weather isn't the only reason for the state's water woes, the author of a new book says.
• Tennessee Drought Stunts Growth of Local Crops
  During one of the driest years in Tennessee history, a stunting drought has lowered the local produce quality for local farmers — and the $20 billion farming industry.
• Georgia Pastor Loses Flock to Immigration Raid
  Pastor Ariel Rodriguez once served a good-sized Hispanic community in Stillmore, Ga. Now few are left after immigration agents raided a chicken-processing plant there, arresting and deporting hundreds of undocumented workers.
• Spurs Complete Sweep, Take NBA Title
  A four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers gives the San Antonio Spurs their fourth NBA championship since 1999. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and crew had little trouble with the inexperienced Cavaliers.
• Strong Weapons Supply in Battle for Gaza
  The gunmen battling in the streets of Gaza this week rely on arms from many sources. Where do Hamas and Fatah get their weapons?
• Penny Stock Scams Still Cheating Millions
  Penny stock scams are still relieving investors of hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Why are some firms so good at targeting Americans looking to make a quick buck on the market?
• The Train Down South: A Trip to Segregation
  In the 1950s, Jim McFarland's grandmother took him on a train trip from New York to see relatives in the South. It was a summer ritual. As soon as the train hit Washington, McFarland knew he was far from New York.
• Ruth Graham, Wife of Evangelist, Dies at 87
  The wife of the Rev. Billy Graham, has died. Ruth Bell Graham was 87. Born in China, the daughter of a missionary, she married the man who would become the most famous evangelist of his time. She was bedridden in later years and had suffered from pneumonia.
• Pentagon Report Cites Mental Health Concerns
  A Pentagon report decries the status of mental health care in the military. As many as one in four who serve have symptoms. Some are suicidal. But there are too few mental health specialists to provide needed help.
• Spam at 70: Still Well Preserved
  As the potted meat product marks its 70th anniversary, it's still a popular option. In Hawaii, Spam is the new front in a fast-food breakfast war. Burger King in Hawaii now features signs that say "Spam in the A.M."
• Navy's Influence on Rise Among Military Brass
  With the recent recommendation to elevate Adm. Michael Mullen to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Navy could take over yet another key military command. Naval officers now hold three of the military's five major commands.
• Abbas Dissolves Palestinian Government
  The green Hamas flag is flying above former Fatah strongholds on the Gaza Strip. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dissolved his government and declared a state of emergency as rival Hamas asserted control over Gaza.
• 'Fantastic Four' Simplistic, Inoffensive
  Hollywood puts the planet in peril again with Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer. The comics were hip enough to last for more than 40 years, but the movie treatment is far from must-see cinema.
• Israel Fears Influx of Gaza Refugees
  Israeli officials worry that Palestinians will try to flee Gaza for Israel to escape Hamas-Fatah fighting. Border crossings with Gaza are now closed, but cannot stay that way indefinitely.

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