Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Tuition increase included in proposed U budget
  University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks unveiled his budget proposal today, which will ask lawmakers for nearly $150 million in new money. It also calls for a 4.5 percent increase in tuition.5:20 p.m.
• What does the new I-35W bridge mean to relatives of victims?
  The new I-35W bridge is scheduled to open in days. When it does, there'll be a lot of attention on the structure, and its role as a thoroughfare for thousands of commuters. But what does it mean to relatives of victims?5:23 p.m.
• Opponents say Coleman broke ad disclosure rules
  Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says his re-election campaign has changed a recently released television commercial to ensure it meets federal requirements. Coleman says the mistake is a non-issue. His opponents disagree.5:50 p.m.
• How architect Eero Saarinen shaped America
  Starting this weekend, two major art institutions in Minnesota will showcase the work of an architectural visionary, Eero Saarinen. His buildings, airports, memorials and furnishings reflect the height of ingenuity and innovation of post-war America.5:52 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• The Merkle Game Remembered
  In September 1908, the Chicago Cubs were battling the New York Giants in New York. When the game was over, there was uproar in the stands and Giants' rookie Fred Merkle was forever labeled "bonehead." Cait Murphy, author of Crazy '08, offers her insight.
• In Chicago, Optimism For Cubs Despite Losses
  The Chicago Cubs are atop the National League. It last won the World Series title in 1908. For decades, fans feared the team is jinxed or cursed, but this year is different. Despite recent losses, players, management and fans aren't panicking.
• Bush Puts New Focus On Bin Laden, Al-Qaida
  NPR has learned that the Bush administration is pushing for increased military action along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The plan is part of an effort to kill or capture Osama bin Laden and other top al-Qaida leaders by the time the president leaves office.
• In A World ... Where Books Are Hyped Like Movies
  Long a staple of the film industry, book trailers are now standard operating procedure in the world of publishing. Posted on YouTube and on publisher and retail websites, these tailor-made short video clips are designed to generate buzz about books.
• Venezuela Joins Bolivia In Expelling U.S. Envoy
  Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is removing his ambassador from Washington until a new U.S. administration is in place. A multilateral approach to the dispute is necessary, a State Department official says.
• Letters: York, Pa., Voters And Race
  There was a deluge of responses to Thursday's panel discussion with voters in York, Pa., about race and the presidential election.
• Storm Surge Major Threat As Ike Barrels In
  Ike is churning toward the Gulf Coast of Texas. Storm surge and extreme flooding as far north as Houston are major threats. Mark Fox, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says the storm surge will likely be as bad as those caused by Hurricane Katrina.
• Charlotte, N.C., School Tackles Football Concussions
  In many cities, high school games are a religion on Friday nights. But bone-crushing collisions have often led to injuries. One Charlotte, N.C., high school is tackling football concussions by outfitting players' helmets with high-tech sensors.
• At Paralympics, No Short Supply Of Testosterone
  The Summer Olympics ended last month, but Beijing is still playing host to the Paralympics. Associated Press sportswriter Stephen Wade, who is covering the games, says wheelchair rugby has lots of testosterone and tattoos, too.
• McCain's Poll Lead Analyzed
  New polls show a significant bump for John McCain. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post says the sky isn't falling for Barack Obama, but it is darker than it was three weeks ago. David Brooks of The New York Times says Democrats shouldn't be worried.
• Effect Of Vice Presidential Candidates Weighed
  The choice of a vice president has rarely affected the outcome of the presidential race. But for the past week, Sarah Palin has been the draw of the Republican ticket so much so that her Democratic opponents often seem flummoxed as to what to do with her.
• Pope Benedict In First Visit To France
  Pope Benedict has arrived for his first visit to France, which has 35 million baptized Catholics. Polls show the French have lost much of their sense of belonging to the church though Catholicism remains by far the country's No. 1 religion.
• With No Rescue Plan, Lehman Shares Fall Again
  Lehman Brothers shares are down amid reports the Treasury Department won't come to its rescue. Treasury and Fed officials are reportedly helping Lehman find a white knight, but it's not clear yet whether Lehman will be kept intact or sold in pieces.
• For 'The Women,' A Cut-Rate Reno-vation
  Despite the best efforts of an able cast (including Meg Ryan and Annette Bening), this loose remake's only virtue is that it allows critics to talk about the stylish, gossipy George Cukor original.
• To Flee Or Not To Flee? Texans Decide As Ike Looms
  As the hurricane bears down on the Texan coast, residents from Galveston to Houston face mandatory evacuations. While many people are fleeing, others are staying put.

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