Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Governor's race ramping up
  Even though the 2008 U.S. Senate race hasn't been resolved yet, the 2010 race for governor is already ramping up.7:20 a.m.
• A few are still not ready for digital TV
  Starting at midnight Friday, all U.S. TV stations must switch to digital-only broadcasting. If you get your TV over the airwaves and do not have a newer digital-ready TV or converter box, all you'll get is static.7:25 a.m.
• Fort Snelling says goodbye to the 88th
  After almost 80 years in Minnesota, the 88th Regional Support Command is saying goodbye to Fort Snelling. The division is moving to Wisconsin's Fort McCoy. But first - the 88th is holding its last open house for the public this weekend.8:25 a.m.
• Livestock auctioneers compete for world championship
  Some of the fastest-talking auctioneers in the world compete for title of World Champion on June 13, in Fergus Falls.8:40 a.m.
• A tribute to the work of MPR's William Wilcoxen
  This Sunday evening will be the last time you will hear William Wilcoxen on the air here at Minnesota Public Radio. He's leaving us after 23 years.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• New Hybrids Flavor Stone Fruit Grower's Stand
  J. Fitzgerald Kelly grows 190 different kinds of stone fruit. At his Santa Monica fruit stand, you can find the Flavorella aprium and the Flavorosa pluot, both crosses of plums and apricots. He has also created a plum and white nectarine mix called Mr. McNulty.
• 'Pelham' Redux: Trouble On The Tracks Once Again
  Tony Scott's thriller — a remake of the 1974 film of the same title — is a deft and professional genre piece that roars right along, despite what some might think is an excess of plot-convenient coincidence.
• The New York City Subway: Grown Up And Remade
  The Taking of Pelham 123 is the latest big-budget thriller remake, starring A-list celebrities Denzel Washington and John Travolta. But Pelham's biggest star goes unbilled: the New York City subway system.
• Iranians Decide Between Incumbent Or Reformist
  Iranians are voting in the country's presidential election. The race has come down to a choice between two candidates: incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a moderate reformer, Mir Hossein Mousavi.
• In Brussels, Gates Pushes Afghan Plan
  Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Brussels trying to sell NATO allies on his plans for the war in Afghanistan. The Pentagon is sending in 20,000 new troops and a new team of generals to Afghanistan. But Gates denies that the U.S. is taking over the war effort.
• 'Food, Inc.': Attention Must Be Paid To Food Supply
  The new movie Food Inc. takes aim at corporate giants behind the U.S. food supply. It makes a fierce argument for Americans to pay attention to where their food really comes from. Director Robert Kenner and food advocate and author Michael Pollan discuss the film with Steve Inskeep.
• White House Works To Improve Relations With Syria
  U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell holds talks in Syria on Friday. The Obama administration signaled early that it wants better relations with Syria.
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1 Year After Record Flood
  On June 13, 2008, floodwaters began destroying thousands of homes and businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Cedar River, which cuts through the center of town, crested almost 20 feet above flood level. That's 11 feet higher than the previous record.
• Bill Passes That Allows FDA To Regulate Tobacco
  A bill aimed at cracking down on tobacco use among adults and children is a step away from the president's desk. The Senate passed a bill Thursday that would give the Food and Drug Administration broad powers to regulate the industry. The House could vote as early as Friday.
• Pirate Party Does Well In European Election
  The European Parliament elections didn't get much attention outside the European Union last weekend. However, one party in Sweden did get a lot of media coverage and votes. It's the Pirate Party.

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