Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Planting the seeds of jazz
  For the past six years, a dozen Twin Cities jazz verterans have been sharing their expertise with young musicians at a jazz camp near Minneapolis. The students say it's an intense experience that helps them grow as improvising soloists.6:50 a.m.
• I-35W bridge project reflects MnDOT's new approach to bridges
  The rebuilding of the 35W bridge and recent bridge closings are part of a cautious approach to bridges in Minnesota in the wake of last summer's tragedy.7:20 a.m.
• Sesquicentennial not an Indian celebration
  Minnesota is celebrating its 150th year as a state, but many American Indian residents are not joining the celebration.7:25 a.m.
• Abandoned horses nursed back to health
  Pictures of dead and starving horses on an abandoned Todd County farm drew media attention. Most of those horses died, but a few are being nursed back to health at the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation.7:50 a.m.
• Cases of abandoned horses on the rise
  Across the state, the number of abandoned and abused horses has been rising. It is a problem seen across the country as well.7:55 a.m.
• Markets with Chris Farrell
  Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell discusses the rising cost of commodities and other economic news.8:25 a.m.
• News Cut blog asks for Minnesota pictures, mulls over news
  Over the weekend, readers of Minnesota Public Radio's News Cut blog were invited to snap a picture that captures a particular Minnesota moment and send it to us. That's just one of many projects and discussions happening on News Cut right now. Bob Collins writes the News Cut blog.8:40 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• E-Mail Sins, Horror Stories and Strategies
  Host Steve Inskeep talks to Will Schwalbe, co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to E-mail for Office and Home, about e-mail overload.
• Olivier Conan Brings Chicha Music to Brooklyn
  Conan plays an instrument called a cuatro with Chicha Libre, a band that pays tribute to the classic Peruvian Chicha groups of 40 years ago. Here, he talks about how he got hooked on the rollicking groove of Chicha. Conan says that the way his band plays Chicha music isn't traditional, but neither were the groups that covered "Fur Elise" with a surf guitar.
• McClatchy to Cut Newspaper Work Force
  The McClatchy newspaper chain says it's cutting 10 percent of its work force, or about 1,400 people. The publisher of the Miami Herald, the Sacramento Bee and the Kansas City Star, among other papers, has been struggling to bring in advertising dollars.
• Despite Bad Traffic, Muscovites Flock to Motorcycles
  For Moscow's consumer class, the latest fashion is motorcycles and scooters. But the Russian capital may be the least "bike friendly" city in the world. The roads are full of potholes, and traffic laws are widely ignored.
• Olympic Torch Diverted on Way to Tibet
  Tibet has largely dropped off the Western radar since China's devastating earthquake last month. But the tragedy hasn't stopped the government from continuing its hard-line policies toward the Tibetan region.
• N.J. Shore Hopeful as Gas Prices Curb Travel
  High gasoline prices are forcing some people to re-evaluate their summer vacation plans. Along the New Jersey shore, some communities are cautiously optimistic that vacationers will choose to stay close to home.
• Iowans Retrieve Belongings Under Flood Curfew
  High flood waters last week forced nearly 25,000 residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to evacuate their homes. Now the city is letting some residents return, even though the police continue to enforce a strict curfew.
• Lawmakers Appeal to Bush for More Iraq Details
  Congress has been complaining to the Bush administration that it isn't getting enough information about ongoing talks on the future of the U.S. presence in Iraq. Some lawmakers worry that they may not have a say in a pact — and that a deal could tie the hands of the next U.S. president.
• Gas Prices Boost Ridership, Costs for Mass Transit
  As the cost of gasoline continues to rise, more people are using public transportation. But transit officials have been surprised to see big ridership jumps even in areas where people don't usually take the bus or train — like car-choked Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, N.C. The jump is straining transit agencies' resources.
• Political Wrap-Up: McCain, Obama and Russert
  Host Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Scott Horsley about the latest controversy involving John McCain's campaign, Barack Obama's Father's Day speech, and the death of Tim Russert, host of NBC's Meet the Press.
• Tony Awards Honor Newcomer, Old Favorite
  Broadway celebrated its best Sunday night at the 62nd annual Tony Awards. The honor for Best Musical went to In the Heights, a celebration of life in a Latino neighborhood in Manhattan. But the most awards went to South Pacific, a revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
• 9 Feet over Flood Stage, Iowa River Engulfs Campus
  Flooding in the Hawkeye State continues to wreak havoc. At the University of Iowa in Iowa City, 16 buildings are underwater. Other buildings belonging to the land-grant university are locked down, blocked by sandbags or without power.
• McCain's Voting Record: Bush Comparison Accurate?
  Democrats say a John McCain presidency would be, in effect, a third term for the Bush administration. McCain's Senate record generally shows strong support for President Bush's agenda, although he opposed both big Bush tax cuts. As a presidential candidate, McCain has gone from breaking ranks with the president on taxes, to falling in line.
• Karzai Threatens Troop Buildup on Pakistan Border
  Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday that he may send soldiers into Pakistan to fight militant groups operating on the border separating the countries. His comments are likely to heighten tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Iraqi Journalists Offered U.S. Asylum Face Fears
  The United States recently changed laws making it easier for employees of U.S. companies in Iraq to apply for asylum. Among those affected are the Iraqi employees of National Public Radio. Iraqis who want to leave the country talk about decisions they're facing.

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