Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Rural nonprofits struggle with sagging economy
  The sagging economy is putting a pinch on Minnesota's nonprofit sector. High demand for services and shrinking budgets are putting some nonprofits in crisis. Some say the problem may be worse in greater Minnesota.4:50 p.m.
• Two tied for lead at Women's Open after first day
  Minnesotans Hilary Lunke and Michele Redman finished the first day of LGPA at Interlachen Country Club in Edina one over par.4:54 p.m.
• New poll shows Obama, Coleman have big leads in Minnesota
  A new poll shows Democrat Barack Obama leading Republican John McCain by 17 percentage points in Minnesota. The poll also shows that despite Obama's popularity, DFL Senate candidate Al Franken trails Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.5:20 p.m.
• Wounded Iraqi war veteran gets a new home
  An army of volunteers raised the first wall of a house today that will soon belong to a Minnesota National Guard member who was severely wounded in a bomb attack last year.5:50 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• McCain Foreign Policy Aide Outlines Iraq Position
  Randy Scheunemann is Sen. John McCain's foreign policy adviser. He says McCain won't put a timetable on withdrawing troops from Iraq because that would send the "wrong signal to our enemies." He says an early withdrawal would help al-Qaida.
• Oil Price Up; Market Down
  Oil spiked Thursday more than $5 to a record high near $140 a barrel. The Dow industrials fell to a new low for the year. The sell-off on Wall Street started when Goldman Sachs issued downgrades on Citigroup and GM.
• Few Answers in House Hearing on Interrogations
  Lawmakers in a House panel had many questions for two former Bush administration officials about their roles in crafting the administration's policy allowing harsh interrogation techniques. But John Yoo and David Addington gave them few answers.
• Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Handgun Ban
  The Supreme Court for the first time ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to own a gun. The 5-4 opinion said the justices expect new cases to test the boundaries of government limits on those lawfully held guns.
• Young Victim of Iraqi Insurgents Heals in U.S.
  Hamoody Jauda was 2 years old when he was shot in the face by insurgents in Iraq. An American group brought him to the U.S. for medical treatment. Two years later, he's still undergoing treatments — and much about his old life is a distant memory.
• D.C. Mayor: Court Ruling May Mean More Violence
  Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty says Thursday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the District ban on handguns will mean more gun violence in the city. But the decision doesn't mean guns will go on sale in the city anytime soon.
• Calif. Unveils Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gases
  California's Air Resources board has announced a draft plan to radically cut greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with a 2006 state law to combat global warming. The plan could cost industry millions. Tamara Keith reports from member station KQED.
• Letters: Kermit Love, Md. School Board
  Listeners respond to the passing of Kermit Love, the man who helped create Big Bird's costume on Sesame Street, and on how Montgomery County, Md., schools are dealing with the high cost of fuel.
• Disabled Groups Say Little has Changed in China
  China's stated aim is to hold a "humanistic Olympics" that includes welcoming the disabled to the games. Some disabled groups, though, have found little change in the prejudice they face. Others say there is little room to participate and contribute.
• Athlete Prepares for Third Olympics
  Adam Nelson heads into this weekend's track and field trials with more than an Olympic berth at stake. As he prepares to qualify for the Beijing Summer Games — his third Olympics — he knows it's probably his last chance for an elusive gold medal.
• Democrats in Eavesdropping About-Face
  The Democratic-led Congress has struck a deal to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, essentially giving the Bush administration what it's been demanding. But six months ago Democrats seemed ready to fight the administration on the issue.
• L.A. Police Chief: Gun Limits Help Keep Crime Down
  William Bratton, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, talks about what Thursday's Supreme Court ruling could mean for other cities. He says the reason for those restrictions is to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and children.
• Justice Department Politicization Reflects Bush Policy
  This week, a government report said the Justice Department rejected law students for jobs two years ago based on their liberal leanings. A growing number of government positions are being politicized under the Bush administration.
• Obama's Foreign Policy Aide Weighs In on Iraq
  Denis McDonough is Sen. Barack Obama's foreign policy adviser. He says Obama wants to start withdrawing troops immediately at the pace of one to two combat brigades per month. At this pace, the remaining U.S. troops can leave Iraq in 16 months.
• Ex-Official: Proliferation Is Key to N. Korea Deal
  The U.S. has eased sanctions on North Korea in exchange for a key step toward denuclearization. Charles Pritchard, head of the Korea Economic Institute, who worked with North Korea issues in the Bush and Clinton administrations, says the the key to this deal will be whether or not North Korea reveals its involvement in nuclear proliferation.

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