Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Traffic deaths up in Minnesota
  The slight increase in Minnesota traffic fatalities in 2007 is in contrast to the national roadway death toll which declined.4:49 p.m.
• Will the RNC affect my commute?
  Will the Republican National Convention affect Twin Cities commuters who aren't traveling into downtown St. Paul?4:54 p.m.
• Minnesota State Fair: What's that sound?
  The Minnesota State Fair has been going since last Thursday and it's always a feast for the senses. You might even say, sensory overload. Great people watching and visual distraction everywhere. The smells of the deep fryer, and the swine barn.4:57 p.m.
• Judges reject attempt to remove Justice Gildea from the ballot
  A special judicial panel has denied an attempt to force Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea off the September primary election ballot.5:19 p.m.
• A church for the ages
  A medieval church built by a Moorhead man is attracting tourists from near and far.5:24 p.m.
• Census: Data shows Minnesota poverty stable
  New data from the U.S. Census Bureau for the year 2007 shows that median household income and poverty rates in Minnesota were relatively stable.5:50 p.m.
• Can I drive into downtown St. Paul?
  Will I be able to drive downtown during the RNC?5:54 p.m.
• Clinton supporters in Minnesota not sure if they can let go
  All eyes at Denver's Pepsi Center will be on New York Sen. Hillary Clinton tonight when she delivers her speech to the Democratic National Convention. The sting from a bruising primary battle has left some delegates wondering if they'll support Barack Obama at all.6:07 p.m.
• Twin Cities keep an eye on protests in Denver
  Twin Cities officials are keeping a close eye on protests and demonstrations in Denver to see what, if anything, they might hold in store for St. Paul next week.6:15 p.m.
• Madia takes a gamble and heads to Denver
  In addition to the parties and pageantry, there are also opportunities for candidates to raise money at the Democratic National Convention. But leaving the district 10 weeks before election day can be a gamble, a gamble Ashwin Madia decided to take.6:21 p.m.
• The Democratic Convention by the numbers
  As the old cliche goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But sometimes it's the numbers that really tell the story.6:24 p.m.
• The Democratic Convention by the numbers
  As the old cliche goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But sometimes it's the numbers that really tell the story.6:25 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Mark Warner's Prospects In Va. Give Dems Hope
  Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner is the keynote speaker at the Democratic convention Tuesday. He is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Virginia this year, and his success in the polls suggests the state may be leaning Democratic.
• Georgia Calls Russian Actions Illegal
  Georgian leaders reacted angrily to news that Russia had recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Georgia's president declared that Russia had no legal basis for the move. He and other Georgians fear it will lead Russia to eventually annex the two territories.
• New Chief Aims To Restore Air Force's Reputation
  Gen. Norton Schwartz is a man in line with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' vision of the Air Force. Unlike his fired predecessor, Schwartz isn't reluctant to send Air Force officers and more intelligence and surveillance to Iraq.
• Russia Recognizes Breakaway Georgian Regions
  Russia has formally recognized the breakaway Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which were at the heart of the recent war with Georgia. President Dmitri Medvedev said Georgia forced Russia's hand by trying to seize control of South Ossetia.
• Decathlete Relives Olympic Gold Medal
  It's the hardest competition of the entire Olympic Games — perhaps because it's not one competition but 10. Decathlete Bryan Clay, who took home the gold last week in Beijing, talks about his victory — and how it feels to be the world's top athlete.
• In Denver, A Party To Comply With Ethics Rules
  Organizers of parties at the Democratic National Convention in Denver say they comply with the U.S. Congress' strict ethics rules. And though there is less food and no gift bags, one party still had free alcohol and a 41-second "information-gathering opportunity."
• In Central Park, 'Hair' Line Brings A City Closer
  Free summer staging of the '60s musical has New Yorkers camping out overnight — but a sense of shared adventure (and bike messengers bearing delivery breakfasts) help pass the time.
• All Eyes On Clinton Ahead Of Denver Speech
  Hillary Clinton speaks Tuesday at the Democratic Party convention in Denver. The battle for the Democratic presidential nomination was one of the longest in history. The world will watch to see how unequivocal Clinton's support for Obama appears.
• Ariz. Governor: Obama Should Plainly Lay Out Plans
  Arizona Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano says that to woo the West's young, largely independent population, Barack Obama needs to lay out what he wants to do once he is president. She says many in the region feel the economy is not working for them.
• Worsening Credit Markets Cause More Banks To Fail
  The number of banks on the government's "problem" list grew in the second quarter. Worsening credit problems in the United States — especially from mortgage and construction loans — have made more banks financially vulnerable.

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