Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Campaigns court young voters
  Historically, people under 30 have voted in lower numbers than other groups. But this year, there are signs that low voter turnout among youth is a thing of the past.4:45 p.m.
• Iraq War veteran shares experience through poetry
  The experience of the Iraq War has been widely documented. But literary reaction to this war has been rare. That's what we get from poet -- and former Army Sergeant -- Brian Turner. Turner talked to Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann while visiting the Twin Cities for a reading.4:52 p.m.
• How Minnesota's delegation voted on the bailout
  Minnesota's congressional representatives split their votes on the $700 billion rescue bill for the financial services industry. The U.S. House rejected the measure this afternoon.5:20 p.m.
• Petters resigns in wake of fraud investigation
  Less than a week after a federal raid on his home and corporate headquarters, Twin Cities businessman Tom Petters has resigned from the company that bears his name.5:24 p.m.
• Speaking out about a bicultural life
  Members of one Twin Cities' spoken word group are exploring their love of poetry and performance by writing about what it's like to be Latinos in the Midwest.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Failure Of Bailout Bill Recapped
  The U.S. House has rejected a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. The rejection is a blow for the Bush administration and for congressional negotiators who backed the deal. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down more than 770 points on the news.
• Kansas City Mayor's Wife Causes A Stir
  Gloria Squitiro, wife of Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Mark Funkhouser, says that after 30 years together, she knows how her husband thinks. So she set up shop in City Hall and offered to answer questions when he's busy. But the City Council wants her out.
• Makers Of 'Spore' Get Hit With Lawsuit
  The new PC game Spore has drawn heavy criticism for the copy protection its maker, Electronic Arts, installed on the game without consumers' knowledge. A lawsuit has been filed in California and the case is reminiscent of the Sony BMG "rootkit" case three years ago.
• Business Owners Sound Off On Economy
  Three business owners talk about the effects of the credit crisis on their enterprises. The owner of a car dealership, a startup creator and the owner of a pet store discuss their businesses.
• With Redesign, Chicago Tribune Eyes New Readers
  The Chicago Tribune has unveiled its new redesign, a dramatic departure from what its readers have been used to for decades. It's another sign of the turmoil in the industry, as papers try to draw young readers and hold onto others.
• McCain, Palin Campaign In Ohio
  Sen. John McCain in a statement said it was time for lawmakers to go back to the drawing board on the bailout. That followed a campaign appearance in Columbus, Ohio, in which he claimed credit for his work on the bailout deal, which saw failure later in the day.
• In Colorado, Obama Urges Deal On Bailout
  Democrat Barack Obama has urged Democrats and Republicans to work together to pass the financial rescue package. "We're going to get there but it's going to be a little rocky," he said. His comments were made in the swing state of Colorado during a campaign appearance.
• Will Bailout Aid Home Prices?
  The housing market crash remains at the heart of the credit crisis. The bailout bill in Congress obliquely addresses the housing market, but will the $700 billion rescue plan help slow the pace of foreclosures and stabilize falling home prices?
• Oregon Democrat: Bailout Bill A 'Fake Lease'
  Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) voted against the $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. He says though he voted against the measure, he was stunned by its failure. DeFazio says his vote would not have changed even if he knew beforehand that the measure would fail.
• Gebreselassie's Marathon Record Examined
  Ethiopian runner Haile Gebreselassie has set a new marathon record with a time of 2:03:59 in Berlin Saturday. Amby Burfoot, editor at large of Runner's World magazine, offers his insight on Gerbeselassie's feat and how the record will affect the marathon.
• In New York, Retracing A Fallen Hero's Last Steps
  Thousands of New Yorkers annually retrace firefighter Stephen Siller's last steps. On Sept. 11, 2001, Siller found himself on the wrong side of the Battery Tunnel. Though he was off duty, he joined a firefighting squad at Ground Zero and his family never saw him again.
• Congressman Who Backed Bailout Aghast At Failure
  Third-term Democrat Jim Marshall of Georgia cast his vote in favor of the bill, knowing his support for the measure could cost him his seat. Talking just before the House's rejection of the measure, Marshall was dumbfounded at the failure.
• For Many, Bill Didn't Sufficiently Aid Main Street
  The House of Representatives rejected the proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. Proponents said the measure was needed to stabilize the economy. Many members, facing re-election in a few weeks, said it didn't do enough for Main Street.
• Prosecutor To Probe Firings Of U.S. Attorneys
  Attorney General Michael Mukasey has appointed federal prosecutor Nora Dannehy to pursue possible criminal charges against Republicans who were involved in the firings of U.S. attorneys. The move was recommended by a Justice Department report on the firings.
• Europe Acts To Stave Off Financial Collapse
  Europe is engaged in its own bank rescue bailouts. The governments of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg rescued financial firm Fortis over the weekend to prevent a domino-like spread of failure. Britain is nationalizing mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley.

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