Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Lawyer advertising still controversial after 30 years
  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling allowing lawyer advertising. While some cringe at the "have you been injured in an accident?" commercials, there are just as many supporters who say lawyer advertising has broadened public access to legal help.6:40 a.m.
• Hennepin County, land owners remain far apart on value of ballpark site
  The condemnation hearing in a Minneapolis court room is now at its midpoint, with no sign either side is willing to concede.7:20 a.m.
• Cambodian Buddhist temple opens in Hampton
  One of the largest Cambodian Buddhist temples in America opened its doors this weekend in Hampton, in Dakota County. Monks and visitors from around the world flew in to attend the four-day consecration ceremony.7:25 a.m.
• Monday Markets
  Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell about corporate earnings and the strength of the economy.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• A Family Vacations Amidst Changing Landscape
  While some may escape to sandy beaches on their summer family vacations, two climate scientists have opted for a less-common destination — the American Southwest. The Arizona couple take their children on an exploration of a changing landscape shaped by drought.
• Federer, Williams Capture Wimbledon
  Wimbledon tennis tournament ended with another coronation of Roger Federer, who won the men's title for the fifth consecutive year. Venus Williams climbed from a 23rd seed to win her fourth title in eight years. Christine Brennan, a columnist at USA Today, talks with Renee Montagne.
• 'Wall Street Journal' Courts Suitor
  Dow Jones & Co. executives plan to meet with supermarket billionaire Ron Burkle. The meeting is a final push to find another buyer for the company that owns The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones is still negotiating with Rupert Murdoch over his $5 billion offer.
• Pakistani President Musharraf Tries to End Crisis
  Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf says the group led by a radical cleric at Islamabad's Red Mosque, which is in a standoff with the government, should surrender or be prepared to die. Declan Walsh, a reporter for The Guardian talks with John Ydstie.
• Iraq War Sinks Congress' Approval Rating
  Congressional approval rates tumble amid the country's sour mood stemming from the Iraq war. Democrats took office in January with a 43 percent approval rating, which has now dropped below 30 percent. The biggest drop is among Democrats. The most disaffected are independents.
• Senate Democrats to Switch Tactics on Iraq War
  The Senate will begin to debate a defense spending bill Monday that promises to be a vehicle for lawmakers to express their discontent with the war in Iraq. Senate Democrats are hoping a growing number of their Republican colleagues who have recently turned against the war will be voting with them.
• Chicago Board of Trade to Vote on Merc Merger
  Shareholders of the Chicago Board of Trade are due to vote on merging with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The deal faced an uncertain fate until the Mercantile Exchange increased its bid to more than $11 billion from the $8 billion initially put forth in October.
• Boeing Unveils New Carbon-Fiber Dreamliner
  The 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's first new model in more than a decade, is the first large commercial airplane to be made from carbon-fiber composites. That makes it lighter and more durable. Boeing already has more than $100 billion worth of orders for the plane.
• Postal Rates Increase for Magazines
  The cost of getting a magazine to your mailbox is rising, but the amount depends on the magazine. Small publications say they're shouldering more than their share of the rate hike. They contend the biggest titles are getting a break. They've persuaded Congress to hold hearings on the matter.
• Pennsylvania Governor Orders Partial Shutdown
  Nearly 25,000 Pennsylvania workers are furloughed as Gov. Ed Rendell and lawmakers failed to break a budget stalemate. Rendell says he hopes to come to an agreement with state legislators within a day.
• Initial Wave of Iraqi Refugees Arrives in U.S.
  The first wave of Iraqi refugees has arrived in the United States: 63 resettlement cases arrived in June and more are expected to come in September. U.S. officials have pledged to resettle 7,000 Iraqis by the end of this year. Some 2 million Iraqis have fled the country.
• U.S. Organizes Job Fair for Iraqis
  In Iraq, widespread unemployment is creating hopelessness and resentment against the U.S. presence. Joblessness in Baghdad is estimated at 60 percent. The U.S. Army recently helped organize a job fair as part of its "Hearts and Minds" campaign to improve life for Iraqis.
• Bike-Share Test Launched in Big Apple
  In New York, a Bike-Share project is getting rolling outside a gallery in SoHo. Twenty bikes will be available to whoever wants to use them, as long as they provide credit-card information in case they don't share nicely. If the test works, organizers will try to launch a year-round bike-sharing system.
• Dozens of Fires Rage in West; Death Reported
  Residents are evacuating several areas after wildfires rushed across Western states. One wildfire raced out of a canyon in South Dakota's Black Hills, destroying 27 houses and killing a homeowner who tried to go back to save some belongings.
• Parents Keep Track of Kids Via Cell Phones
  As kids head off to camp and weekend trips this summer, many parents will be tracking them with GPS-enabled cell phones for kids younger than 12. Technology writer Mario Armstrong discusses technology for kids with John Ydstie.

Resources

• Future Tense®
• Marketplace Morning Report®
• Mark Seeley's WeatherTalk

Services

• Hourly Newscast
• HD Radio
• iPhone App / Mobile
• E-mail newsletters
• RSS feeds
• Podcasts
• Submit your photos
• Videos
• Weather
• Most e-mailed stories

Become a Sponsor