Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• What's in store for classical CD sales?
  CD sales continue to plummet as digital music downloads enjoy a steady ascent. Classical fans are getting more of their music online too, but many still prefer browsing through the record shop.6:40 a.m.
• More end-of-month flight woes for NWA
  Northwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend. The company blamed pilot absenteeism, while employees claimed staffing shortages were foreseeable.7:20 a.m.
• St. Louis County considers a split
  There's a renewed effort to split St. Louis County, Minnesota's largest, into two. Some northern county residents may want to go their own way, leaving Duluth and its metropolitan region on its own.7:25 a.m.
• Farmers worry about drought
  A band of severe drought in Minnesota is causing concern among the state's farmers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with two University of Minnesota extension educators about the current state of Minnesota's crops.7:50 a.m.
• Monday Markets
  Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked about the latest market news with MPR's Chief Economics Correspondent, Chris Farrell.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Iranians Divided over U.S. Role in Iraq
  After a second meeting in Baghdad to discuss security in Iraq, Iran's government is sending mixed messages about what it wants the U.S. role to be. Some Iranian leaders want the U.S. to stay until Iraq is politically stable. Others want a faster exit.
• Immigrants Rush to Seek Citizenship
  Analysts say a surge in naturalizations has been spurred by Congress' failure to pass an immigration overhaul in recent years. Through May of this year, more than half a million people had filed forms to become citizens, up 60 percent from last year.
• Savoring a Soccer Win in Iraq
  Iraq's soccer team beat Saudi Arabia in Sunday's Asian Cup final. The upset victory gave Iraqis a rare chance to celebrate. Hassan Al-Khalidy, a 24-year-old Iraqi medical student and soccer fan, talks about the national team's victory and its aftermath.
• Groups Urge FCC to Open Wireless Networks
  The FCC is being urged to ease the way for open, flexible cell-phone networks when it sets the rules for an upcoming auction of the wireless spectrum. Advocates say that requiring winning bidders to open their networks to all devices would lead to an explosion of innovation.
• Freed from Gitmo, Where Do Detainees Go?
  The Pentagon has sent scores of terrorism suspects once detained at Guantanamo Bay to their home countries — or to third nations willing to take them. What has happened to them since leaving the U.S. prison?
• Japan's Abe Won't Quit Despite Blow at Polls
  Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party suffers a severe defeat in parliamentary elections, losing control of the upper house of parliament. But Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will stay in office.
• U.S. Visit Caps Frenzied Debut for Brown
  New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is meeting with President Bush en route to a stop at the United Nations. His first month in office has seen terrorist attacks, widespread flooding and change on the global political scene.
• 'Film Artist' Bergman Put His Life on the Screen
  Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman is dead at 89. His many films included Scenes from a Marriage and Wild Strawberries. Fellow director Woody Allen once called Bergman "probably the greatest film artist ... since the invention of the motion picture camera."
• Gates, Rice Taking Arms Offer to Saudis
  U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are en route to Saudi Arabia for discussions on Iraq. The backdrop for the trip is a proposal to sell U.S. arms to the Saudis and other Arab states in an effort to contain Iran.
• Author Takes Fresh Look at 'Land of Lincoln'
  Andrew Ferguson is senior editor at The Weekly Standard and a self-described Abraham Lincoln buff. His book Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America, takes a look at how the icon is remembered today.
• For the Moment, Gas Prices Decline
  The average price of a gallon of gas has fallen 17 cents in the past two weeks, leaving the average price per gallon at $2.88. That's mostly thanks to Midwest refiners recovering from recent difficulties. But analysts warn of a new spike in the fall or winter if OPEC fails to increase production.
• Lululemon, Taking Stock in Yoga Wear
  Last week's market plunge was bad news for many companies. But Vancouver-based Lululemon, which sells high-performance clothing for power yoga, made its market debut — and saw its stock prices soar.
• Contador Wins Tumultuous Tour de France
  At 24, Alberto Contador of Spain has become one of the youngest-ever winners of the Tour de France. But his victory was overshadowed by doping allegations that derailed many competitors.
• Botanicalls: Your Fern Is on Line Two
  Botanicalls is the name of a New York University student project that helps plants call for help if they're parched or overwatered. Moisture sensors send a signal over a wireless network (with humans supplying the voices for messages of need or thanks).
• Human History Shows a Gift for Adaptability
  Climate change isn't just about how humans affect the environment — it's a question of adaption, too. One scientist at the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., says humans are the most adaptable species on Earth.

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