Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Sidewalks are for poets
  St. Paul maintenance crews are stamping residents' poems on city sidewalks.4:50 p.m.
• Scrapbooks make the most of memories
  Scrapbooking isn't just about preserving memories. It's also about omitting them.4:54 p.m.
• In La Crosse, Obama says it's time for action on bailout
  Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says it's time for Congress "to take some clear action" on a financial rescue for Wall Street.5:20 p.m.
• Southwest Airlines coming to Twin Cities airport in '09
  Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin service next March to the Twin Cities airport, its first new market in more than a year. The service will initially be limited to flights to and from Chicago.5:24 p.m.
• Klobuchar says Wellstone mental health bill included in bailout
  Klobuchar said Wellstone's provision for mental health parity is among a number of other additions to the bill the Senate will take up Wednesday night.5:43 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Senate Passes $700 Billion Rescue Package
  The Senate passed a $700 billion financial industry bailout Wednesday, winning lopsided passage in the Senate and gaining ground in the House, where Republican opposition softened.
• Senate Takes Up Bailout Bill
  The Senate is taking up the $700 billion plan to rescue Wall Street. The House rejected a similar measure on Monday. As the Senate weighs the bailout, All Things Considered presents some of the sounds and voices of the Senate.
• Rep. Blunt: Bailout Plan Tweaks Will Help Passage
  The House is expected to vote again on the $700 billion bailout bill by Friday. House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Missouri, who is representing House Republicans in the negotiation, says three things have happened that could now sway GOP lawmakers who earlier rejected the measure.
• New Poll Looks At Election, Palin, Bailout
  A new poll out from the Pew Research Center examines the presidential race, opinion on Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the bailout package. Andy Kohut of Pew Research Center says the public is divided on the bailout plan, Obama is leading in the polls and Sarah Palin's numbers are down.
• In Mo., McCain Says Bill Failure Would Hurt Economy
  Sen. John McCain has said that though the $700 billion bailout plan isn't perfect, failure to pass it will result in the economy's grinding to a halt. The comments were made in Independence, Mo., where McCain was campaigning ahead of the Senate vote on the plan.
• In L.A., Excitement For Dodgers, Angels
  Dreams of a southland World Series are swirling in the heads of southern California baseball fans, as the Angels and the Dodgers enter the playoffs.
• In Chicago, White Sox Fans Elated
  The Chicago White Sox clinched a spot in the postseason Tuesday night when they won a one-game playoff for the central division championship with the Minnesota Twins. It's the first time since 1906 both of Chicago's baseball teams are in the playoffs.
• Formerly Close, McCain, Media Ties Now Testy
  Sen. John McCain was once known as a media favorite, but lately he's been at odds with news people. The reality is that at least in public, his campaign appears to be challenging the media's right to be seen as a referee at all. That's a high-stakes game.
• Federal Program To Help Homeowners Takes Effect
  Struggling homeowners can now get help under the Hope for Homeowners program. Borrowers having trouble making their payments can trade in a "bad" loan for one insured by the Federal Housing Administration at a presumably lower — and fixed — rate. That is, if they qualify for the program.
• SEC Changes On The Table
  The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Accounting Standards Board have issued a "clarification" that will allow companies to use their own models and judgment when markets are dysfunctional. The move follows calls from lawmakers.
• In Vermont, Sheepdogs Compete
  Almost any weekend this summer and fall, you'll find a gathering of sheep, dogs and people on some northeastern field. They're here to take a little break, have some fun and test out their border collies' skills. The Quechee Scottish Festival in Vermont has its own sheepdog competition.
• In Vice Presidential Debates, Some Lessons
  Some vice presidential debates — like 1988 — have been memorable, others — like 1992 — embarrassing. But all have produced lessons that may apply as Sarah Palin and Joe Biden get ready for their debate on Thursday.
• Amid Financial Turmoil, Small Banks Thrive
  Wall Street may be on a roller coaster and credit markets in a deep freeze, but many smaller, local banks aren't yet feeling the pinch. They lend only as much money as they take in and stayed out of the subprime mortgage business. Leon Moore, of the Bank of Floyd in Floyd, Va., says his bank hasn't taken a federal loan in 10 years.
• Businesses To Press Congress On Bailout
  Business groups are gearing up to lobby for the passage of the massive bailout of the financial system. Health care companies, technology firms and small businesses are all pressing lawmakers to do something about the credit crisis they see spreading across the economy.
• Jean Grae Shows There's No Better Femcee
  The critically acclaimed rapper Jean Grae has released a new album, Jeanius. The rapping is remarkable for its rapidity, clarity and idiomatic cadence. The writing has a good-humored polysyllabic literacy.

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