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.
• Deadly Tornadoes Devastate Southern States
  The death toll from tornadoes that tore through the South continues to rise Wednesday, as authorities prepare to go door-to-door to search for victims. Fay Graves, who manages a McDonald's restaurant in Jackson, Tenn., describes the destruction.
• Candidates Battle for Latino Vote
  As of Wednesday morning, the Democratic contest in New Mexico is too close to call. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been heavily courting New Mexico voters. Thirty-eight percent of voters statewide are Latinos, the highest percentage in the country. Luis Clemens, editor of Candidato USA, a Web site on Latino politics, talks about the Latino turnout on Super Tuesday.
• Fat Tuesday Meets Super Tuesday in NOLA
  Louisiana doesn't hold its primary elections until Saturday, but both Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama were represented on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Tuesday. One couple dressed up as the political duo for Mardi Gras, joining men in sequins and feathers, brass bands and floats.
• Lessons of Super Tuesday
  Sen. John McCain is calling himself the front-runner in the Republican race for president. McCain benefited from Rudy Giuliani's departure and subsequent endorsement. There is still no clear front-runner on the Democratic side.
• No Holiday Cheer for Photographed Thief
  Michael Millhouse appeared in a photo on the front page of the Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune, putting up holiday decorations. The front page also featured a surveillance image of an unidentified thief. Readers noticed the two photos showed the same guy.
• Hispanic Voters Give Clinton Edge in California
  The biggest prize in Super Tuesday's nominating contests was the delegate-rich state of California. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won the state with the help of Hispanic voters.
• And Now a Word from Our Candidates
  It was a night for the candidates to distinguish themselves from their rivals, but they didn't always sound that different. We listen to clips from the candidates' speeches.
• McCain, Obama Share Celebration Space
  GOP voters in Oklahoma, Okla., celebrated John McCain's Super Tuesday victory in the same brewery where supporters of Democratic contender Barack Obama gathered for their party.
• Last-Minute Decisions in Minnesota
  Barack Obama won Minnesota's Democratic caucuses by a wide margin over Hillary Clinton. Voters in St. Paul went to the polls in record numbers, but many were undecided up to the last minute.
• Where Do Campaigns Go from Here?
  Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battled to a draw, and John McCain took charge of the Republican race on Tuesday. Renee Montagne talks with veteran political consultants Republican Tucker Eskew and Democrat Mark Mellman about what the candidates will do next.
• Clinton, Obama Look Ahead to Tight Fight
  After a dogfight through more than 20 states Tuesday, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama are now bracing for a Democratic presidential nomination tussle that could last well into the spring. The April 22 vote in Pennsylvania might take on fresh importance.
• No News May Still Be Bad News
  An internal memo sent to Google employees was aimed at company recruiters, reminding them that this week many countries in Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year. The memo urged recruiters to hold off on sending any rejection letters right now, since it's considered bad luck to receive bad news during the New Year.
• Romney, Huckabee Insist GOP Race Is Still On
  Though Sen. John McCain has seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney say they are not conceding the race.
• 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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