Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Petters asks for release; judge to decide tomorrow
  Attorneys for Tom Petters argued for his release in court today, noting that although he faces charges of fraud, he is not a danger to the public and is not a flight risk.5:20 p.m.
• Fed moves to free up cash for businesses
  The latest plan will help address businesses' short term cash needs to pay for inventory, payroll and other daily operations.5:24 p.m.
• Developer scraps plans for sober housing
  A nonprofit developer behind a large sober-housing proposal in St. Paul said Tuesday it's scrapping its plans because of intense opposition from neighbors. Opponents created an anonymous Web site that featured photos of drug syringes and people passed out in yards.5:50 p.m.
• SPCO names new president
  The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra today named Sarah Lutman as its new president and managing director. Lutman currently serves as a senior vice president at Minnesota Public Radio.5:54 p.m.
• Excel Dairy still below air quality standards
  Minnesota Health Department officials meet with Marshall County to report on the continuing problems with air quality issues around the Excel Dairy.6:20 p.m.
• Why do we vote on Tuesdays?
  This week's Electionwise podcast asks why Americans hold elections on Tuesdays. The answer dates back to agrarian times, and governments are slow to change the rules. But some states are making it easier to vote before Election Day.6:25 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Economy Likely To Dominate Presidential Debate
  Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama will meet in a town hall-style meeting in Nashville, Tenn. Topics are supposed to be divided between the economy and foreign policy, but given the financial crisis more questions are expected to focus on the topic.
• Le Carre Tackles Terror In 'A Most Wanted Man'
  John le Carre, a one-time British intelligence officer, has been writing spy stories for more than 40 years. In his latest novel, he explores the complexities of the war on terror.
• As Iceland Reels, Finance Minister Explains Crisis
  The global credit crunch is threatening the Icelandic economy. Its financial sector has assets worth 12 times the country's gross domestic product. Finance Minister Arni Mathiesen says a total bankruptcy, which has been predicted, would pull a large portion of society down with it.
• Rin Tin Tin Movie Sparks Lawsuit
  Daphne Hereford, the owner of Rin Tin Tin Inc., is suing a film studio for trademark infringement. She says the dogs used in the film Finding Rin Tin Tin are not associated with Rin Tin Tin or related to the loyal German shepherd.
• In Minn., A Tight Race For U.S. Senate
  The nation's most expensive 2008 Senate race is playing itself out in Minnesota where comedian Al Franken is challenging Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Most polls suggest the race is a toss-up.
• Amid Economic Woes, Reliably Red Ind. Turns
  Indiana is traditionally as red a state as can be found. But this year, the economic crisis has made the contest between John McCain and Barack Obama close.
• Community Banks Insulated From Financial Crisis
  Many community banks are largely insulated from the financial crisis. They take deposits and lend them to local businesses and home buyers. That model is looking quite stable right now.
• Despite Bailout, Credit Markets Tight
  The TED spread is used to determine how tight the credit markets are. The signal it is sending right now is that credit markets became tighter even after the $700 billion financial bailout bill was signed into law.
• Chicago Baseball Teams Flatter To Deceive
  How quickly it all fades. Just last week, Chicago baseball fans were ecstatic. Both the Cubs and White Sox were in the playoffs and the heady prospect of an all-Chicago series was bantered around. Today, not so much.
• Kenya Detains Author Promoting Anti-Obama Book
  Kenyan authorities have deported Jerome Corsi, the author of The Obama Nation: Leftists Politics and the Cult of Personality. Immigration officials said he didn't have a work permit. Corsi was detained at his hotel and ordered to leave the country.
• In New York, An Unusual Dance Performance
  In New York this week, two unlikely groups came together: war veterans and modern dancers. Dancers kicked, twisted and jumped on and around retired airplanes from the 1930s and 1940s in a hangar at Floyd Bennett Field.
• Audience Holds Key In Second Debate
  John McCain and Barack Obama are clashing at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., in front of a crowd of undecided voters. Frank Newport, editor in chief of the Gallup Poll, says the way the candidates answer the questions may be more important than the audience's questions themselves.
• What People Want To Hear In The Debate
  John McCain and Barack Obama debate Tuesday at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. People from Iowa City, Concord, N.H., Birmingham, Ala., and Los Angeles talk about what they want to hear from the candidates.
• Dow Falls More Than 500 Points
  Stocks had another dismal day. The Dow Jones industrial average has fallen by more than 500 points. Cary Leahey, senior economist with Decision Economics in New York, says though it may seem the Fed and Treasury have done all they can, the markets want more immediate action.
• Muslim-American Comedians Bridge Cultures
  A new film and comedy tour features Muslim-American comedians. They are trying to bridge cultural gaps through humor.

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