Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Minnesota cities struggle with measuring their carbon footprint
  Two years after cities signed on to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, they are having trouble measuring their greenhouse gas emissions.6:55 a.m.
• Obama and Romney win Minnesota
  Democrat Barack Obama won Minnesota's caucuses by a 2-1 margin over Hillary Clinton, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll get twice as many delegates. Mitt Romney won the GOP straw poll, but the results are are nothing more than a beauty contest.7:20 a.m.
• DFL Senate candidates take first step in nomination process
  The caucuses were the first step toward endorsing a DFL candidate for the U.S. Senate to run against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.7:25 a.m.
• Caucus goers turn out in record numbers
  Minnesota's precinct caucuses shattered their attendance records last night for both Republicans and DFLers: More than 200,000 DFLers and 60,000 Republicans caucused.7:50 a.m.
• Analysis of Obama and Romney victories in Minnesota
  Carleton College political science professor Steven Schier provides analysis of Minnesota's Super Tuesday results.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Video Shows al-Qaida Training Teens, U.S. Says
  The U.S. military has released what it says is a terrorist training video for teenagers and children. Officers say it was found during a December raid northwest of Baghdad. The video shows more than a dozen hooded boys carrying weapons and taking part in mock raids.
• McCain Moves Ahead; Democrats in Tight Battle
  Sen. John McCain builds momentum in the Republican presidential race, winning most of Super Tuesday's big prizes, including delegate-rich California. The Democratic race remains close, with Sen. Barack Obama winning more states but Sen. Hillary Clinton ahead in the delegate count.
• Giuliani's Departure Shifts N.Y., N.J., Conn. Vote
  With former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani out of the race, Republican voters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut turn to Sen. John McCain.
• Obama's Big Wins a Sign of 'New South'
  The highest profile black candidate yet to run for president showed substantial power in the Deep South on Tuesday. In Alabama, voters say Sen. Barack Obama's big win offers evidence that the racial divide of the "Old South" has faded.
• California Goes for Clinton and McCain
  California was the crown jewel in Tuesday's nominating contests and Sen. Hillary Clinton won a comfortable victory there. Meanwhile, Sen. John McCain walked away with all the Republican delegates. Political analyst Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the University of Southern California talks with Renee Montagne about the outcome in the Golden State.
• Spat with Vatican Looms over Vote in Spain
  Election day in Spain is less than six weeks away, but instead of battling its usual political opponents, Spain's ruling party has locked horns with an unlikely political foe — the Vatican.
• McCain Gains; Romney Sags; Clinton Edges Ahead
  Tuesday's big Republican winner was John McCain, Mitt Romney's relatively weak performance leaves him hobbled going forward. Mike Huckabee made a strong enough showing to keep running. On the Democratic side, Barack Obama may find himself playing catch-up in his race with Hillary Clinton.
• Missouri Voters Reflect on Tight Democratic Race
  The outcome of the Democratic race in Missouri is too close to call early Wednesday. In Clayton, voters offer their perspectives on the two candidates, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama.
• Asian Markets Show Fresh Volatility
  More gloomy economic news from the United States — a report that the service sector shrank for the first time since March 2003 — sends Asian markets tumbling Wednesday.
• Coke Takes a Stake in Honest Tea
  Coca-Cola is branching out into the bottled iced-tea market. The soft drink company has acquired a 40 percent stake in Honest Tea for about $43 million.

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