Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Ralph Nader files to get on ballot in Minnesota
  Supporters of independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader turned in 4,000 signatures today, to get his name on the Nov. 4 ballot in Minnesota.4:50 p.m.
• Zen and now
  Millions of people know the 1970s book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." It's the story of author Robert Pirsig's cross-country bike trip with his son Chris. Now, a 21st century biker has recreated Pirsig's journey, and written a book called "Zen and Now."4:53 p.m.
• Important Minnesota elections links
  Some important links for the 2008 primary election in Minnesota.5:20 p.m.
• Heffelfinger: We will not be reviewing claims of police misconduct
  The city of St. Paul has hired former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger to conduct an independent review of police planning and tactics during last week's Republican National Convention. However, the team will not investigate allegations of excessive force by the police.5:24 p.m.
• Sheriff Fletcher defends his department against jail complaints
  Attorneys for several dozen people jailed last week during the Republican National Convention have complained about their treatment in the Ramsey County jail. Sheriff Bob Fletcher defends his department's handling of jailed protesters.5:54 p.m.
• Discussion: How to celebrate the new I-35W bridge opening
  Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Collins asks: How do you celebrate the year-long effort to recover from a tragedy?6:28 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• U.S. Will Take Time To Recover From 9/11 Attack
  Increased airport security and the Department of Homeland Security are two side-effects of the Sept. 11 attacks. The attacks also caused the administration to play fast and loose with the Constitution. It may take years before America is back on track.
• Lance Armstrong Announces Comeback
  Lance Armstrong has announced he's coming out of retirement and is determined to win an eighth Tour de France. Armstrong retired in 2005 after winning seven back-to-back Tours.
• Invasion Of The Ball-Jointed Dolls
  Move over, Hello Kitty. Make room for the new pop culture craze from Japan: ball-jointed dolls. Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, hand-painted, anatomically correct and eerily lifelike dolls are gaining popularity with American enthusiasts.
• Cable TV Moves To Find Wider Audience
  By moving from showing Akira Kurosawa films to The Real Housewives of Orange County, Bravo generously expanded its definition of arts programming and positioned itself to compete with the major networks. That model is being emulated by others.
• North Korea Leader's Absence Spurs Stroke Rumors
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has apparently suffered a stroke, according to U.S. intelligence officials. Kim didn't appear Tuesday at a military parade in Pyongyang on the 60th anniversary of North Korea's founding.
• U.S. In More Attacks Inside Pakistan
  U.S. Special Operations forces appear to be launching more attacks against Taliban and al-Qaida bases inside Pakistan. But American operations inside Pakistan's restive frontier provinces are a delicate matter, both politically and militarily.
• EU Balks At Ukraine's Bid For Membership
  Ukraine made another push to join the European Union, but came away with only an "association agreement." Ukrainians say their country is an important strategic partner of the West, but skeptics see a country where the leadership is in conflict with itself.
• Obama Vows To Double Charter-School Funding
  Sen. Barack Obama promised to double funding for charter schools and pay teachers based on performance. At an event in Riverside, Ohio, he also criticized President Bush's plan to withdraw 8,000 troops from Iraq.
• Letters: Voters, Trees Vs. Billboards, Plastic Trays
  Listeners responded to Monday's conversation with NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, tensions in a Florida community where billboards have replaced trees, and colleges getting rid of plastic trays. A listener also pointed to an error in the story on movie theaters.
• Obama Campaign To Keep Focus On McCain
  Sen. John McCain has enjoyed a bounce in the polls after the Republican convention. Robert Gibbs, the communications director for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, says the campaign's focus will be John McCain — not Sarah Palin.
• McCain, Palin Campaign In Ohio
  Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned in Lebanon, Ohio, Tuesday. The two Republicans gave an upbeat assessment of the situation in Iraq. They also criticized Barack Obama's position on the "surge."
• Estonia Seeks Stronger EU Response To Russia
  The European Union has been split about how to respond to Russia's attack on Georgia. Estonia is one of the EU members to have argued for a stronger response to Russia. It says NATO and EU membership must now be offered to Georgia and Ukraine.
• Baton Rouge, La., Grapples With Power Outages
  More than a week after Hurricane Gustav rolled through Louisiana, the state capital, Baton Rouge, is still experiencing significant power outages. Mayor Kip Holden says Gustav caused "tremendous damage" to the transmission lines.
• Energy Takes Center Stage On Capitol Hill
  After testing out their energy slogans over the August break, legislators are back in Washington. Can a compromise involving some drilling and some alternative energy survive the election season?
• To Avoid Long Lines, Ohio Officials Say Vote By Mail
  In 2004, some Ohioans waited up to 10 hours to cast their votes due to long ballots and a shortage of voting machines. This year, election officials are trying to combat problems by encouraging people to vote early by absentee ballots.

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