Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Why Dems rule the city -- Republicans, the outer ring
  Is there something about breathing city air that turns you into a Democrat? Something about the suburbs that breeds Republicans?6:40 a.m.
• Rising country star pens song for 35W bridge benefit CD
  A new CD benefits the survivors and families of the 35W bridge collapse. The first track on the CD, and the only one written especially for this project, is by country music singer Rockie Lynne.6:50 a.m.
• Investigation continues into school bus accident that killed four
  The Minnesota State Patrol will continue its investigation today of a school bus accident which killed four students and injured more than a dozen others.7:20 a.m.
• SCSU seeks to teach tolerance
  Officials at St. Cloud State University say the best way to respond to a string of racially biased graffiti that's appeared on campus in recent months, is in the classroom.7:23 a.m.
• Pilots stalling Northwest and Delta merger
  Sources say an impasse between pilots at Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines is putting a proposed merger between the two companies in "serious jeopardy." The pilots at the two airlines still need to agree on how to consolidate their seniority lists, if the airlines combine. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Martin Moylan for an update on the story.7:50 a.m.
• Celebrating and satirizing Anton Chekhov
  Actors and musicians in Minneapolis are using the dark heart of winter as the perfect setting for celebrating and satirizing the great Russian playwright Anton Chekhov.7:55 a.m.
• Petty attacks mark the presidential race
  Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton meet Thursday in a debate in Texas. Texas and Ohio are the next big contests in the Democratic race for president. So far, the candidates have generally been civil to one another, despite the tight contest. But commentator Peter Smith says that could be about to change.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Traditional Folk Dance Modernized
  Bhangra is a traditional folk dance from Northern India. Now the dance originally performed by farmers in the Punjab region has come to colleges across the United States. The students are changing the village dance into a modern, competitive sport.
• New Pakistan Coalition Could Spell End for Musharraf
  After winning the most seats in Pakistan's general election, the party of slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is putting together a coalition that could restore the judges President Pervez Musharraf sacked last year. The judges, in turn, could throw Musharraf out of office.
• Ohio Primary May Be Key to Nomination Process
  For the first time in decades, the Ohio presidential primary may prove to be crucial. Even supporters of Hillary Clinton acknowledge that a defeat in Ohio could end her chances.
• Julie Christie: After Decades, Oscar's 'Darling' Again?
  One of this year's Oscar nominees has a long history with the statuette: Julie Christie won an Academy Award more than four decades ago, and has been nominated twice since. Now she's up for a fourth award — for a film about a four-decade marriage.
• Candidates Weigh Taking Federal Campaign Money
  Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain have not taken federal campaign financing funds. The money is appealing, but if campaigns take it, they are limited as to how much money they can spend.
• Retaliation Case Reaches Supreme Court
  The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case testing whether workers who claim they are fired for complaining about racial discrimination may sue for damages under a key civil rights statute.
• North Carolina Tries to Lure Military Contractors
  Eastern North Carolina is gearing up for an influx of military personnel as the Pentagon closes bases around the country. The state is banking on military contractors to follow them and has launched an aggressive strategy to get their business.
• Price of Oil Ends Day at Record High
  The price of oil ended trading at a record high of $100.01 per barrel on Tuesday. Analysts say supply fears helped push prices up. If the prices stay above $100, companies and consumers could face higher costs.
• Sellers Boycott eBay over New Policies
  Online auction site eBay has changed the way it charges sellers a percentage of their take and will no longer allow sellers to rate buyers. A group of sellers began a weeklong boycott of the site on Monday.
• Chief Beer Officer Does Best Work Before Lunch
  Scott Kerkmans was recently named as chief beer officer for the hotel chain Four Points by Sheraton. If you drink a beer in one of the hotels, chances are it was chosen after one of Kerkmans' rigorous morning tasting sessions. Yes, he drinks in the morning.

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