Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Target CEO remains optimistic, despite dismal earnings report
  With the economy and retail sales steadily slipping, Target Corporation said it will aggressively cut prices heading into the all-important holiday shopping season.4:49 p.m.
• Rep. Keith Ellison frustrated with changing face of bailout bill
  We're getting more reaction now to the changing nature of the $700 billion financial bailout plan that Congress passed last month. Today, we talked to Democrat Keith Ellison, who represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.4:53 p.m.
• Franken hones absentee case ahead of recount
  Democrat Al Franken's Senate campaign, trailing heading into a statewide recount, argued Monday that a key Minnesota election board needs to examine rejected absentee ballots before certifying the race results.5:20 p.m.
• The recount that didn't count
  As Minnesota prepares to go through nearly 3 million ballots cast in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, other elections have been getting a closer look around the state. Local races in Carver, Gaylord and Edina have all had recounts.5:24 p.m.
• Making education a priority for homeless students in Minneapolis
  When a family's focus is on finding food and shelter, getting the kids to class isn't always a top priority.5:50 p.m.
• Former Minn. House Speaker Irv Anderson dies
  Anderson, a DFLer from International Falls, led the state House from 1993 to 1997, part of a long legislative career that started in 1964. He retired after the 2006 session.6:24 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Senate Debates Bailout For U.S. Automakers
  Help for the auto industry is a top priority for Democratic leaders, and it was the opening item of business as the U.S. Senate resumed its duties after a six-week break. But many senators appear to be feeling bailout burnout.
• New Ratings Help Buyers Scan TV Energy Use
  Energy Star has posted new energy ratings for TVs to help consumers evaluate potential purchases. But an Energy Star listing alone doesn't mean the TV uses less energy. It means the TV is efficient — compared with others in its class.
• Job Cuts Show Depth Of Citigroup's Problems
  The banking titan will cut 15 percent of its global staff, which could mean the elimination of more than 50,000 jobs. Citigroup suffered big losses because of the collapse in subprime mortgages. Its efforts to climb out of the hole have been complicated by the economic slowdown.
• American In Afghanistan: Troops, Training Needed
  President-elect Obama says the U.S. must refocus on Afghanistan by boosting the number of American troops there and taking other steps. A former NPR reporter with a business in Kandahar begins a series of conversations on Afghanistan.
• Odd Score Goes In NFL History Book
  The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the San Diego Chargers 11-10 Sunday night. It was the first time in NFL history (in more than 12,000 games) that a game ended with that score. Why is the score so rare?
• Reputed ETA Military Chief Held In France
  The man authorities say is the military leader of the Basque separatist rebel group ETA — Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina — is in custody in southwestern France.
• Letters: Race; Bond Theme Songs
  Listeners weigh in on a series of conversations about race ... and about ranking James Bond theme songs.
• 'Australia' Endings Go Down To The Wire
  The new Baz Luhrmann film Australia is coming out Nov. 24 ... but it's not clear how it ends. Luhrmann reportedly shot three different endings to the film.
• Obama, McCain Meet; Who's In The Cabinet?
  President-elect Barack Obama meets with Sen. John McCain, who pledges to work with his former rival on pressing national issues. Meanwhile, speculation is running high about the makeup of an Obama Cabinet.
• NBA Owner Cuban Accused Of Insider Trading
  The S.E.C. has charged owner Mark Cuban of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks with insider trading. Cuban allegedly avoided more than $750,000 in losses by selling his stake in a dot-com company before it announced a public stock offering.
• Wall Street Woes Felt In Small N.Y. Town
  The loss of tax revenue from Wall Street is triggering a wave of government cuts in New York state. In Malone, N.Y., those government jobs and services fuel the local economy.
• China Dusts Off, Restores Emperor's Hideaway
  American experts are at work in Beijing's Forbidden City, helping tp preserve a long-neglected treasure: the elaborate private retreat of the 18th century Chinese emperor Qianlong.
• What Is Twitter? And Other Tech Questions
  Last week, All Things Considered launched All Tech Considered. The first segment — about how to scan bar codes and comparison shop with your cell phone — spurred listener questions. Technology expert Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Statesman answers a few.
• How To Be Killer At Cocktail Parties
  Awkward over hors d'oeuvres? A mess with martinis? Knowing what to say at a cocktail party can be overwhelming — but these three books will have you culturally informed in no time.
• Analysts, EU Leaders Urge New Approach To Russia
  European leaders are hoping President-elect Barack Obama will make a change when it comes to dealing with a resurgent Russia. Some in Washington say it is also time to toss aside some of the core issues that have driven U.S.-Russian relations in the past.

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