Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• American Indians and the election
  As this year's election unfolds, the media is tracking many different voter groups. One group that has not recieved as much attention is the 60,000 American Indians who live in Minnesota. "In the Loop" invited a group of American Indians to discuss the upcoming election.6:50 a.m.
• Rising corn prices heat up ethanol tariff debate
  Rising corn and food prices are heating up the debate over ethanol subsidies. One of the first to be considered will be the ethanol import tariff.6:55 a.m.
• NWA-Delta merger goes forward; deal draws mixed reactions
  Delta Air Lines is buying Eagan-based Northwest Airlines, creating what will be the world's biggest airline.7:20 a.m.
• Northwest CEO Doug Steenland speaks about acquisition
  Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Northwest Airlines CEO Doug Steenland about the deal.7:25 a.m.
• NWA headquarters goes but hub remains
  Minnesota is losing the headquarters of Northwest Airlines, and perhaps hundreds of jobs, with Delta's acquisition of the Eagan-based carrier.7:45 a.m.
• Passengers have mixed reaction to the merger
  News of the Delta-Northwest deal was greeting travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday night and Tuesday morning.7:50 a.m.
• Sen. Klobuchar calls for hearings on Delta-Northwest deal
  Sen. Amy Klobuchar has called for hearings on the Delta-Northwest acquisition. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Sen. Klobuchar about the deal.7:55 a.m.
• A look inside Northwest's new partner
  The long-awaited merger between Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Eagan-based Northwest Airlines has finally been announced. The combined airline will be branded as Delta and based in Atlanta. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with MPR reporter Annie Baxter about Delta CEO Richard Anderson and Delta's 80-year history.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Study Ties Testosterone to Market Risks, Losses
  An study suggests that high testosterone levels can lead to more profit. Testosterone is linked to male aggression and sexual interest. It also promotes confidence and risk-taking. But the study of 17 traders in London suggests that high testosterone also can lead to bigger losses.
• Justices Weigh Deviation from Sentencing Guidelines
  The Supreme Court hears a case involving a judge who — without notifying defense counsel — rejected the recommended sentence and instead imposed the maximum penalty for a California man who pleaded guilty to threatening his wife.
• Washington Mutual Directors Face Shakeup
  The nation's largest savings and loan, Washington Mutual, is practically drowning in bad loans. Now, some members of the company's board of directors may be on the way out.
• University Goes to Court to Stop Animal Activists
  Animal rights activists throughout the University of California system have been aggressively targeting science faculty members who experiment on animals. Now the university system is asking for a court order to stop the escalating threats and protests.
• Berlusconi, Northern League Notch Wins in Italy
  In Italy, voters elected former conservative Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's center-right coalition back into power. The election signals the collapse of the radical left, while the anti-immigration party, the Northern League, doubled its base.
• Displaced Iraqis Turn to Militias for Help
  There are nearly 3 million internally displaced people in Iraq ,and the government has done little to help them. A new report by Refugees International indicates militias, like the one loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, are stepping in to help displaced communities. The militias also find this a fertile recruiting field.
• New PAC Rallies Pro-Israel Jews for Mideast Peace
  A pro-Israel lobby and political action committee launches Tuesday in Washington. Organizers of the group — J Street — say they want to show that there is support in the American Jewish community for a stronger push for peace in the Middle East.
• 'Bad Money' Criticizes Wall Street, U.S. Finances
  Steve Inskeep talks to author Kevin Phillips about his new book, Bad Money. Phillips argues in the book that the U.S. economy is in danger because of its reliance on the financial industry. He also believes that Wall Street has steered the nation toward greater debt.
• Candidates Focus on Obama's 'Bitter' Comment
  All three major party contenders for president gave speeches in high-profile venues Monday, and Barack Obama's characterization of Pennsylvania voters as "bitter" continued to be the focus of the candidates and the media.
• China's Food Prices Rise as Population, Wealth Grow
  Rising global food prices are often blamed on China's increasing consumption. But some economists, who note the country's high export rates, say it's not that simple. One factor: More wealth has brought an appetite for more meat.
• Democrats Sue FEC over McCain Finances
  The Democratic National Committee has sued the Federal Election Commission, saying the commission failed in its obligation to investigate Sen. John McCain's campaign finances. It's another consequence of the FEC being nonfunctional in the midst of the biggest fundraising season in history.
• Delta, Northwest Approve Merger
  Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Northwest Airlines to take over Northwest. The deal still needs antitrust approval. David Field, U.S. editor for Airline Business magazine, talks about the proposed merger that would create the world's biggest carrier.
• What Tibetan Protests Mean for China, Dalai Lama
  Renee Montagne talks to Robert Barnett, professor of modern Tibetan studies at Columbia University, about the Dalai Lama and China. Barnett describes the Tibetan protests as a disaster for China, but he says the unrest is also a crisis for the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetans.
• White House Marks Births of Jefferson, Pope
  Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep report on the official dinner that the White House is hosting in honor of Pope Benedict's visit. A very special guest won't be attending.
• Flying Cans of Tobacco Deter Would-Be Robber
  The clerk at a cigarette store figured out the best way to stop a robbery. It wasn't the alarm, or even a gun. Police in Des Moines, Iowa, say that when the man struck, the clerk started pelting him with cans of chewing tobacco.

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