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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
A sportswriter's dreams come true
Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis got a chance to fulfill what is probably a dream for many of his colleagues. He got to play in the NFL.4:50 p.m.
U.S. Bank reports slump in earnings
U.S. Bank, one of Minnesota's largest banks, today reported its second quarter earnings slumped nearly 20 percent to $950 million.5:19 p.m.
Day way behind in fundraising race
Despite a long career in public office, Republican congressional candidate and state Sen. Dick Day is trailing badly in the money race in Minnesota's 1st District.5:24 p.m.
Minneapolis cop indicted on corruption charges
Minneapolis police officer Michael Roberts pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday, in federal court.5:50 p.m.
National Public Radio Stories
- High Corn Prices Cast Shadow Over Ethanol Plants
A rush to cash in on ethanol has slowed as soaring corn prices squeeze profit margins for producers of the alternative fuel. At a recent high of $7 per bushel, the corn used to make ethanol has tripled in price since many plants were built two years ago. - Drug Smuggler Tops Mexico's Most Wanted List
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has become one of the most pre-eminent drug smugglers of his day, leading a drug cartel with wide influence across Mexico and the world. Despite rewards of $5 million, he still remains free. - Bon Jovi's New Anthems Have A Twang
Twenty-five years after its first album, the New Jersey band is still selling out Madison Square Garden and putting out chart-topping singles. But these days, its sound is a little more country, and it's recording in Nashville. That may be because pop and rock songs have left behind the working-class, everyday guy, while country music sings straight to him. - Some Fear Woes May Spread To Other Banks
Investors are worried about the health of the banking industry. Some experts, however, say they don't expect a massive debacle. Analysts say investors are getting too scared. They say more banks will likely fail, but most banks are on a solid footing. - FDIC Chief Seeks To Reassure Consumers
Many Americans are worried their bank will be the next to fail. Sheila Bair, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, says all deposits up to $100,000 are safe and individual IndyMac customers will get the bulk of their uninsured deposits. - Architect Of Torture Policy Testifies
One of the architects of the Bush Administration's interrogation policies has testified before Congress. Former Pentagon official Douglas Feith said he was smeared in a recent book about the policy. The book's author defended his account. - National Guard Still Patrols New Orleans
It's been nearly three years since Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters devastated parts of New Orleans. And to this day, the National Guard continues to patrol some of the hardest-hit areas. The guard's mission is to prevent looting and provide a law and order. - Letters: New Yorker Cover, Caring For Pets
Listeners respond to the interview with New Yorker editor David Remnick who defended his magazine's controversial cover of Sen. Barack Obama. They also sounded off on the story about the lengths to which pet owners will go to keep their animals in good health. - GM Announces More Cuts
General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner has said thousands of white-collar staff would be laid off and the company would stop providing health benefits to retirees over age 65. The company also plans to cut truck production, borrow billions and sell some assets. - Volkswagen Picks Tenn. For New Plant
Volkswagen has picked Chattanooga, Tenn., for a new assembly plant. The move is expected to create about 2,000 jobs. Europe's No. 1 carmaker has 2 percent of the U.S. market and aims to triple that by 2018. Its plans have been helped by a weak dollar.
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