Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• PolyMet land deal upsets environmental groups
  Opponents say Congressman Jim Oberstar's bill to allow the sale of Superior National Forest property would circumvent environmental laws to benefit a special interest.7:20 a.m.
• Hmong farmers suffer crop losses in storms
  Acres of tomatoes, beans and other produce are rotting in fields south of the Twin Cities after last week's severe storms. Many of the farmers are Hmong Americans, and a meeting at the state Capitol today will address how to help them recover.7:25 a.m.
• Markets with Chris Farrell
  Minnesota Public Radio's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell discusses economic news.7:50 a.m.
• Minnesota entered statehood with an economic whimper
  Our current mortgage meltdown crisis is a modern day version of a spectacular collapse 150 years ago.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Gulf Coast States Mull Over Oil Drilling Ban
  Lawmakers are considering lifting the 27-year ban on offshore drilling along much of the nation's coastline. Though the ban's supporters have said drilling would drive tourists away, some say that current production platforms off the coast of Alabama are benign fixtures.
• New Mediterranean Union Aims To Promote Peace
  Leaders from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East have pledged to work for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction. The Mediterranean regional summit's launch Sunday in Paris marked a few firsts, like bringing Syria's president to the table with Israel's prime minister.
• Alabama County Accused Of Voter Fraud
  Once, civil rights activists faced police batons and tear gas over the voting rights of people in Perry County in Alabama. Voting troubles still plague the community. State and federal officials have been looking into accusations of voting rights abuses. This time, the concern is voter fraud and inflated absentee balloting.
• Analysis: Political Implications Of Aiding Lenders
  The White House is optimistic that the Treasury Department's plan to bolster Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac "will help add stability." Steve Inskeep talks with NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts to sort through the political implications of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac news.
• Federal Reserve To Update Truth-In-Lending Rules
  The Federal Reserve Bank is expected to issue new rules Monday under the Truth in Lending Act. The goal is to protect homebuyers and to establish limits that will help revive the housing market.
• Iraqis Press Harder For U.S. Withdrawal Timeline
  The debate over how long U.S. troops should stay in Iraq is heating up. Several Iraqi leaders are calling for a formal timetable on the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The Iraqis are angry over what they believe is American intent to build dozens of permanent bases in the country. U.S. officials deny the claim.
• Amateur Cyclist Samples Tour De France Course
  Cyclists continue their Pyrenees mountain climb Monday in Stage 10 of the Tour de France. Amateur cyclist Phil McGlade biked that stage just for fun ahead of Monday's run. He joins Steve Inskeep from Bordeaux, France, to talk about it.
• Tensions Persist For Blacks, Latinos In New Orleans
  Economic competition between Latino and African-American residents has intensified in post-Katrina New Orleans. The tensions are a snapshot of challenges facing the presidential candidates.
• Energy Proposals Top Capitol Hill Agenda
  Lawmakers are hearing about little else besides high gasoline prices, and that's what tops the Capitol Hill agenda this week. House Republican leader John Boehner is leading an "energy tour" that includes the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and Democrats are introducing plans to release oil from petroleum reserves.
• Sudan's President Faces Arrest In Darfur Violence
  A prosecutor at the International Criminal Court is expected to seek an arrest warrant Monday charging Sudan's president with orchestrating violence in the western region of Darfur. Tens of thousands of people are estimated to have died in the violence since 2003.
• Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Of Sudan's President
  The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court asked the court to issue an arrest warrant for the president of Sudan, who is accused of orchestrating a five-year reign of terror in the Darfur region.
• Iraqis: U.S. Contractors Block Refugee Applications
  A new U.S. law lets Iraqi employees who have risked their lives working for U.S. firms apply for refugee status in the United States. Some Iraqis tell NPR that U.S. contractors in Iraq reject requests for employment verification, thwarting the Iraqis' efforts to become eligible for the refugee program.
• Anheuser-Busch OKs InBev's $52 Billion Buyout Bid
  Belgian brewer InBev announced Monday that it will buy American rival Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion. The merger would form the world's largest brewer and put the iconic American beer maker in the hands of the company that produces Stella Artois and Beck's beers.
• U.S. Treasury, Fed Step In To Assist Freddie, Fannie
  A U.S. government plan to restore confidence in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would temporarily raise the Treasury Department's credit line to the two mortgage financiers. The idea is to shore up the companies' finances and keep money flowing to the mortgage market. What does this mean for mortgage holders and taxpayers?
• Soon-To-Be Dad Trades Son's Name For Gas Money
  David Partin won $100 worth of gas and agreed to let local radio disc jockeys Richard Dixon and J. Willoughby name his unborn son. It was a contest for the most interesting item to trade the radio hosts — who decided on the name "Dixon And Willoughby Partin."

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