Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Fourth try underway to remove gray wolf protections
  After three failed attempts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is again considering whether to remove the gray wolf from federal protection in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.4:50 p.m.
• One of Minnesota's most dangerous stretches of highway
  Since 2000, 25 people have died on a 24-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 14 between Mankato and New Ulm, one of the most dangerous stretches of roads in the state.4:54 p.m.
• Angst-filled cities look for budget cuts, new ways to do things
  If you're trying to balance a budget in a rural Minnesota city, chances are you have run through all the options. Lay off personnel, check. Increase fees, check. Raise property taxes, check and perhaps re-think.5:20 p.m.
• Emmer says he would cap Minn. spending if elected
  Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer is betting his campaign on whether Minnesotans will accept a state budget for the next two years that cuts spending on higher education, aid to cities and counties and state agencies.5:24 p.m.
• Mobile market helps Best Buy to big quarter
  Best Buy reported a higher-than-expected quarterly net income, and raised its full-year profit outlook on strength in its very profitable mobile phone business.5:50 p.m.
• Artists bring Dylan's music to manhole covers destined for Duluth
  A group of artists decided this year to create two artist-designed, Bob Dylan-inspired manhole covers to be placed on Bob Dylan Way in Duluth.5:54 p.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Obama Tries To Convince Voters He Feels Their Pain
  A recent Washington Post/ABC poll found nearly half of all Americans don't believe President Obama understands the problems of people like themselves. In recent days, he's been stressing his support for those hit hard by the economy and bringing up his family's working-class roots.
• States Struggle To Share Cost Of High-Speed Rail
  Despite increased federal funds for high-speed passenger rail, some states have scaled back or delayed projects because they lack necessary matching funds. New federal funding for high-speed rail requires states to pitch in 20 percent of the costs.
• California Online School Seeks Students, Tax Dollars
  Elk Grove Unified near Sacramento has opened a Virtual Academy offering online curricula for kindergarten through 12th grade. Officials hope to attract home-school students and children from other districts. But critics question using public tax dollars to fund a private school's curriculum.
• Georgia Allowed To Continue Voter Verification
  For years the Justice Department opposed Georgia's voter verification law, which requires voters to prove they are U.S. citizens. But in a surprise reversal, federal officials recently approved it. However, legal experts say instances of real voter fraud is rare.
• The Fall TV Preview: Two Shows To Watch, One To Miss For Sure
  Is there anything good to watch on TV this fall? The good news is that there is, if you know where to look. We've got leads on a couple of shows that are definitely worth diving into.
• Superchunk: An Indie-Rock Role Model
  Superchunk's new album, Majesty Shredding, fits the textbook definition of indie-rock: the pomp and spectacle of marketplace rock 'n' roll turned inside out to show the seams, revealing the men and women behind the curtain who aren't much different from the rest of us.
• Israel, Palestinians End First Day Of Talks
  Israeli and Palestinian leaders are discussing the thorniest issues dividing them and are committed to two states for two peoples. That was the word from a latest round of U.S.-mediated peace talks that were held Tuesday in Egypt. The delegations move on to Jerusalem for another round of talks Wednesday.
• U.S. Eyes $60 Billion In Defense Sales To Saudis
  The Obama administration is finalizing plans to sell $60 billion in fighter jets and helicopters to the Saudis over the next several years. The deal could change the military balance in the Middle East, and it also will help some balance sheets in the U.S. defense industry.
• Preview Of Gen. Petraeus Interview
  NPR's Morning Edition is reporting from Afghanistan this week. Renee Montagne is there and just interviewed the U.S. commander in the country. Melissa Block and David Greene have a preview of that conversation with Gen. David Petraeus.
• Liberace Museum To Close Its Doors
  The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas will close its doors next month after decades of showcasing the elaborate threads, jewelry, cars, pianos and candelabras of the man known as "Mr. Showmanship." The extravagant pianist, who died of AIDS in 1987, was one of the highest paid entertainers in the world at one time. Jack Rappaport, the museum's president, talks about why the museum is closing and what's going to happen to all that stuff.

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