Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• S.D. Sen. Tim Johnson has a Republican challenger
  South Dakota Republicans selected state Rep. Joel Dykstra of Canton to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson in the November general election. Johnson suffered a brain hemorrhage in December of 2006, but Dykstra said he won't make Johnson's health an issue.4:50 p.m.
• How fast do Internet speedsters want to go?
  The speed limits for local Web surfers are getting much, much faster.4:54 p.m.
• Clinton backers ponder move to Obama
  In the wake of Barack Obama's victory speech, Minnesota supporters of Hillary Clinton are now coming to terms with the inevitable end of her presidential campaign.5:20 p.m.
• Officials disagree on value of 35W bridge report
  One official at the NTSB says the agency will consider an academic report on the cause of the 35W bridge collapse. Another transportation organization says the findings are not complete and may not be totally accurate.5:24 p.m.
• MnDOT: No decision yet on replacing Winona bridge
  MnDOT Commissioner Tom Sorel says his agency is still examining the Highway 43 bridge. It was closed Tuesday after inspectors found rust and corrosion on steel plates holding the bridge together.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Democratic Leaders Press for Party Unity
  Senate Democrats call for the party to unite behind Barack Obama. But some supporters of Hillary Clinton urge giving her more time to come to terms with her loss.
• The Arc of the Democratic Race
  By every measurement, the Democratic nominating battle broke records. There were 56 contested primaries and caucuses, more money raised than ever before and the biggest voter turnout in Democratic Party history. Now the presumptive nominee is a historic candidate. NPR charts the course of the race.
• Blending Cultures in the Melting Pot
  A Muslim immigrant says he had a rough time fitting his ethnic and religious background into American culture when he was young. But the work of Woody Guthrie and others helped him see how identities could be blended.
• Emanuel Gets Out of Neutral, Endorses Obama
  Rep. Rahm Emanuel, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, has thrown his support behind Sen. Barack Obama after remaining neutral throughout the primary race. Emanuel says Clinton has acknowledged Obama is the nominee.
• In St. Louis, Voters React to Obama's Rise
  How is Sen. Barack Obama's apparent rise to the top of the Democratic ticket resonating with the common voter? We hear from several people of color at city hall in St. Louis.
• House Panel Cites Failures on Gulf Housing
  Members of Congress are accusing FEMA and HUD of trying to shirk responsibility for solving long-term housing needs in the hurricane-damaged Gulf Coast states.
• Letters: Trashing Frost's House
  Listeners offer their thoughts on an interview with Jay Parini, who taught a class on Robert Frost's poetry to two dozen youngsters who were being punished for trashing the late writer's summer home in Vermont during a party.
• Obama, Clinton Follow McCain to AIPAC
  Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton address the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In an earlier appearance at AIPAC, Sen. John McCain blasted Obama's willingness to meet with the president of Iran.
• Lobbyists, Insiders and the Fall Race
  Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are trading blows about the influence of lobbyists and insiders on the presidential campaign. But perhaps the rhetoric deserves a skeptical ear.
• Oil Prices a Drag on Airlines
  Even when the economy is strong and fuel is cheap, the airline industry is, perhaps, the most difficult business in America. Now, with oil prices soaring, that tough business has become just about impossible.
• Obama: History in the Making
  What is the historical significance of Sen. Barack Obama's success? Offering their perspectives are Bryan Monroe, editorial director of Ebony and Jet magazines, and Dr. Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania and former chair of the Civil Rights Commission.
• Are Motorists Scamming for Free Gas?
  With gas prices at near-record highs, some motorists may be resorting to extreme measures. Bill Luna, manager of Sierra Hart Towing in Sacramento, Calif., says tow-truck drivers suspect motorists are letting tanks run dry to get a free gallon of gas from the state.
• Accused Sept. 11 Planners to Face Charges
  Five Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be arraigned Thursday in a military courtroom at the U.S. base in Cuba. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Ramzi Binalshibh and three others are charged with 2,973 counts of murder.
• Darfur Peace Deal on Shaky Ground
  Five years after the U.S. used the term "genocide" to describe the situation in Sudan's western region of Darfur, conditions remain dire. And a three-year-old peace deal that had inspired some hope may be breaking down.
• S.C. Lawmakers Back 'I Believe' Plates
  South Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to create a specialized license plate with an image of a Christian cross and the words, "I Believe." A potential court fight looms.

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