Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• The story of Dillinger and other gangsters in St. Paul
  The movie "Public Enemies" made almost $27 million at the box office over the weekend. It's the story of gangster John Dillinger and his girlfriend Billie Frechette.6:50 a.m.
• Mayo Clinic hopes to spread model of medical efficiency
  The Mayo Clinic has an international reputation for the quality of its care, but few people know that it's also one of the most efficient health care systems in the country.7:20 a.m.
• Monday market report with Chris Farrell
  Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell gives a preview of the week on Wall Street.8:25 a.m.
• New federal farm program off to slow start
  The federal farm program offers a new option this year that's seen as a move toward reform, but few farmers are participating.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Some Docs Resist Repeal Of Bush-Era Abortion Regs
  Some doctors who oppose abortion say that if President Obama repeals controversial Bush administration regulations that allow doctors to refuse to provide care that conflicts with their beliefs, they would rather quit their practice than provide care that violates their conscience.
• How Much Is Jackson's Share of ATV Worth?
  Huge crowds are expected for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles Tuesday. When he died on June 25, Jackson left behind a tangled web of assets and a mountain of debt. The most valuable asset is considered Jackson's 50 percent share of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. It has the rights to more than 750,000 songs, including most of the Beatles catalog.
• Former Defense Chief McNamara Dies at 93
  Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara died Monday. He was 93. His wife told news organization he had been ill for some time. McNamara served as secretary of defense during the Vietnam war under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Presidential historian Robert Dallek talks with Renee Montagne about McNamara's tenure as defense secretary.
• Al Franken Ready To Get To Work On Capitol Hill
  Former comedian Al Franken will be sworn in Tuesday as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota. Franken last week was declared the winner of the long-running race over Norm Coleman. Franken says he goes to Washington to be a work horse, not a show horse.
• Vancouver Best City For Business Travelers
  The Economist magazine recently ranked more than 120 cities worldwide to see which ones are best for business travelers. The top three spots went to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. The only U.S. cities to make the top ten were Honolulu and Cleveland.
• Way Cleared For GM To Emerge From Bankruptcy
  A federal bankruptcy judge says General Motors may sell the bulk of its assets to a new company. The decision is an important step in the Obama administration's effort to quickly restructure the automaker.
• Reigning Champ Eats 68 Hot Dogs To Keep Title
  Joey Chestnut of California logged his third consecutive win over the weekend in Coney Island's annual hot dog eating contest. He won the New York event by eating a record 68 franks.
• Federer Makes Grand Slam History At Wimbledon
  Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick Sunday to win the men's title at Wimbledon. The match lasted four hours and 16 minutes. Federer now has won a record 15 major championships. Chris Clarey, of The New York Times, talks with Renee Montagne about Federer's win.
• Leisure Travelers Paying More To Fly This Summer
  For air travelers, spring was a bargain season. But fares are going up. Airline industry analyst David Field says while major airlines are increasing fares, it's not enough to return them to profitability. Field says leisure travelers appear to be the target of the recent hikes.
• World Economy Becomes Focus For CIA Recruiting
  The CIA is on an atypical mission these days — analyzing the global economy. Intelligence officials say the global financial crisis has emerged as the top U.S. security threat. And to help figure it out, the CIA is recruiting Wall Street bankers.
• Southwest Airlines Adds 'Big Apple' To Flights
  Southwest Airlines has begun operations at New York's LaGuardia Airport — offering flights to Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International. Next month the discount carrier will begin service at Boston's Logan International Airport.
• Anti-Islamic Party Gains Popularity In Netherlands
  The global economic crisis is fueling another surge in support for far-right candidates in some European countries. Parties running campaigns against immigrants and other ethnic groups made gains in recent European Parliamentary elections. In the Netherlands, the anti-Islamic, nationalist Freedom Party did better than expected.
• Alaska Gov. Palin Surprises State, GOP
  Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced last week that she's stepping down with 18 months left in her term. What does the announcement means for Republicans? Is Palin is really through with politics?
• 'Water Cops' Patrol L.A. For Violaters
  California is in the midst of one of its worst droughts in decades. Residents of Los Angeles are banned from watering their lawns during the day and can only use sprinklers twice a week. To enforce the laws, the L.A. "Water Conservation Team" has taken to the street in Priuses to find water offending scofflaws.
• Marines Keep Pressure On Taliban
  U.S. Marines are setting up small outposts in the southern part of Afghanistan. Some 4,000 Marines pushed into Helmand province last week in an effort to dislodge the Taliban and other Islamist insurgents who have had a grip on much of the region for years.

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