Friday, August 29, 2008
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
John McCain has tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate. A formal announcement is expected shortly at a campaign rally in swing-state Ohio.11:00 a.m.More from MPRPawlenty not McCain's choice for VP (08/29/2008)Why not Pawlenty? (08/29/2008)McCain says no vice presidential decision yet (08/28/2008)
Keillor live at the State Fair
Garrison Keillor joins Midday live at the State Fair on the stage at Carousel Park. Keillor is coming out with a new book, "Liberty: A Novel of Lake Wobegon."12:00 p.m.GuestsGarrison Keillor: Host of A Prairie Home Companion, screenwriter and syndicated columnist, and author of a new book, "Liberty: A Novel of Lake Wobegon."Resources
Obama takes swing at McCain in acceptance speech
Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., spoke before over 80,000 people in Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado. On the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the final evening of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Obama criticized McCain and called for change.1:00 p.m.More from MPRBill Clinton backs Obama, Biden accepts nomination (08/28/2008)Resources
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