Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Polymet project draws friends and foes
  Polymet Mining Company has a long way to go, to convince some people its proposed precious metals mine is a good idea.7:20 a.m.
• Who has the power to influence design?
  We've heard how design has incredible power over us as individuals. It can affect not only what we buy, but also how we feel. It can determine the fate of a community. But what control do we have over design?7:41 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Indie Bands Weigh Commercial Deals
  A commercial deal with Sears was a big break for The Spinto Band, allowing them to take their indie sound to Europe. But what do their fans say?
• Faith Could Be Hurdle in Romney's White House Bid
  Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is campaigning for the GOP nomination for president. But his Mormon faith could make it harder for him to win the support of evangelical Christians, a group seen as key to winning the nomination.
• Iraq and the Senate: A Lot of Talk, No Debate
  Despite failing to gather enough votes to debate an Iraq resolution on Monday, senators are still talking about what comes next. But so far, colorful and sometimes accusatory rhetoric has failed to break the impasse.
• 'Paper Trail' Voting a Challenge for 2008
  Two bills have been introduced in Congress that would require a paper trail for electronic voting in future elections. The measures follow disputed midterm races. But some experts say changing the voting system by the 2008 presidential elections will be difficult.
• Religion and Politics in the 2008 Race
  What role is religion likely to play in the 2008 presidential election? How are the candidates dealing with the issue? John Green, senior fellow at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, offers his insights to Steve Inskeep.
• Record Industry Responds to Jobs on Music Comments
  Apple CEO Steve Jobs said this week that music sales might improve if the big music labels get rid of piracy-protection software. The Recording Industry Association of America has a prompt response, saying Apple should offer its own anti-piracy technology — now used on its iTunes music store — to rivals. That way, fans could play songs they buy from iTunes on any device, not just Apple's iPod.
• Neighbors Wait for a Chance to Co-Exist in Baghdad
  Some Iraqis in Baghdad are eagerly awaiting a U.S. troop "surge," fearing that a delay in action may cost them their lives. In one neighborhood, both Sunnis and Shiites see the arrival of U.S. troops as their last chance to live as a mixed community.
• L.A. Police List Most Dangerous Gangs
  As local and federal authorities hold a "gang summit" in Los Angeles, Police Chief William Bratton offers a list of the city's worst gangs. Braton says it will help target offenders. Critics worry he may be creating a de facto badge of honor for gang members.
• Rice: Iran Did Not Offer to Recognize Israel
  The House Foreign Affairs Committee questioned Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about the administration's unwillingness to hold direct talks with Iran. She defended that policy and denied knowledge of a document that raised the possibility of Iranian recognition of Israel.
• Gaza Calm as Fatah, Hamas Talk in Mecca
  A tense calm prevails in the Gaza Strip as Palestinians await the outcome of crisis talks between Fatah and Hamas. The two rival factions are in the holy city of Mecca.
• Study: Sleep Helps Youngsters Stay Trim
  It's well known that children who exercise and eat healthy foods are less likely to be overweight. A new study in the journal Child Development finds that getting enough sleep is also key.
• Libby Grand Jury Tapes Released
  The judge in the Lewis Libby case reluctantly releases recordings of Libby's grand jury testimony. The prosecution says the recordings capture Libby lying under oath about his role in the leak of a CIA agent's identity.
• Florida Considers Sirens for Tornado Warning
  Unlike several states that are frequently troubled by tornadoes, Florida does not have a siren warning system in place to alert residents that dangerous storms may be developing in the pre-dawn hours.
• Wal-Mart, Union Unite on Universal Health
  Strange bedfellows are uniting to promote universal health care. The latest alliance is between Wal-Mart and its longtime nemesis, the Service Employees International Union.
• Harley-Davidson, Workers at Impasse
  Striking workers at Harley-Davidson's largest factory have suspended talks with management after failing to reach a deal. Nearly 2,800 union employees at the motorcycle plant in York, Pa., walked out Friday.

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