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

• America's Frugal Food Roots With Chris Kimball
  To help with your food budget, the host of PBS' America's Test Kitchen suggests eating like Americans did in the 1800s. It's cheaper and tastes delicious.
• On The Road Again: Specialists Help Aging Drivers
  As we age, vision, physical strength and memory may decline, making the act of driving challenging, and potentially dangerous. For some seniors and people with disabilities, special training with a driver rehabilitation specialist offers a way to learn to drive safely, and regain their independence.
• Those Achy Joints Could Be Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis, the sometimes painful degeneration of tissue surrounding joints, is common in the aging population. The earlier it's caught, the easier osteoarthritis is to treat.
• 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.
• 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.
• '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.
• China Reports Deadly Riots In Xinjiang Region
  China state media report at least 140 people were killed and more than 800 injured in riots in China's western region of Xinjiang. The violence began Sunday after protesters from an ethnic Muslim group clashed with police.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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