Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• PoliGraph: Fact-checking the GOP presidential debate
  PoliGraph looks at five statements Rep. Michele Bachmann made during the Washington Post/Bloomberg News debate on Oct. 11.4:20 p.m.
• PoliGraph: Thissen property tax claim is correct
  The DFLer claimed that the new property tax plan provides "$0 in property tax relief" and he's correct: The state will no longer reimburse localities for the lost aid. And while some properties will be taxed less under the new plan, most will be taxed more.4:23 p.m.
• OccupyMN protesters plan to pitch tents, prepare for possible arrests
  OccupyMN protesters say they're going to start erecting shelters on the plaza outside the Hennepin County Government Center this weekend, despite a ban.5:15 p.m.
• Key meetings set for next week on Vikings stadium
  Next week is shaping up as pivotal in the Minnesota Vikings' bid for a new football stadium partially financed by the public. Gov. Dayton has scheduled a series of meetings with the major stakeholders to discuss whether a deal can be done before the end of the year.5:20 p.m.
• Budget cut may hamper police efforts in ethnic communities
  Budget constraints could force the elimination of a new Minneapolis police unit that builds trust and relationships in ethnic communities.5:45 p.m.
• With trial and error, Target moving forward with in-house website
  Two website crashes in recent weeks have raised questions about Target's e-commerce strategy and the technology behind it.5:51 p.m.
• Cube Critics tackle 'The Big Year, ' and 'Code 46'
  The Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis and arts reporter Euan Kerr discuss a futuristic love story and three comedians who go birding.6:20 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• In A Girls-Only World, A Land Of Brainy Beauty
  Set amid an imaginary world of harmony, beauty and intellectual thought, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's story Sultana's Dream only had one catch — no men. Author Tahmima Anam explains why it remains one of her favorite feminist pieces.
• Perry Unveils Energy Policy
  GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry unveiled his energy policy Friday morning in a speech in West Mifflin, Pa.
• Land Rush In Eastern Ohio A Boon For The Economy
  There's a land rush for drilling rights in part of the energy-rich Utica Shale. It's good for the Buckeye State's economy and landowners with mineral rights. But despite the hype, little is publicly known about how much oil and gas the Utica will actually produce.
• Ex-Cop Alleges N.Y. Officers Planted Drugs On People
  In a New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, a former-New York City undercover police officer has revealed details of a system of corruption within the police force that involved planting drugs on innocent people. This practice, called "flaking," was used to help police officers meet quotas for busts. Robert Siegel speaks with John Marzulli of the New York Daily News about the case.
• Week In Politics: Alleged Assassination Attempt; Free Trade Agreements
  Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne, of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution, and David Brooks, of the New York Times.
• U.S. Birthrate Dropped During Recession
  A new report by the Pew Research Center shows that the U.S. birthrate dropped sharply during the recession. Guy Raz speaks with senior demographer Carl Haub from the nonprofit Population Reference Bureau about the correlation of America's recessions and a decrease in birthrate.
• The Changing Face Of Seeing Race
  Blacks and whites in America both widely approve of interracial marriage, according to a recent Gallup Poll. And in practice, all racial and ethnic groups are marrying each other more than ever. Still, it hasn't been that long since most Americans strongly opposed such marriages.
• French Socialist Party To Pick Presidential Candidate
  This weekend, the opposition Socialist party in France will choose its presidential candidate in a second round of primary voting. It's the first time a French political party has held an open primary — up till now, candidates have been chosen by party insiders. Sunday's winner will face-off against President Nicolas Sarkozy in next May's presidential race.
• Letters: Spartanburg, S.C.; Artist Lonni Sue Johnson
  Robert Siegel and Guy Raz read emails from listeners.
• Remakes Rethink: Is Hollywood Really Out Of Ideas?
  It's been a big year for Hollywood remakes — more than a dozen, not counting sequels. But is that always a bad thing? Critic Bob Mondello points out that painters, musicians and playwrights get new mileage out of old ideas — and argues that filmmakers often do too.

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