Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Can I get a cab?
  Will I have any trouble getting a taxi during the RNC?6:54 a.m.
• Pawlenty joins Democrats in Denver
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be in Denver today to offer a Republican perspective on what the Democrats are saying.7:20 a.m.
• Demand is high for wood stoves
  High energy costs have prompted many Minnesotans to turn to alternative sources to heat their homes. Some businesses who sell wood and corn stoves say more customers are demanding their products.7:48 a.m.
• Wind energy industry anxious over tax credit
  How big a deal is two cents? Well, it's a big deal if you're trying to produce wind energy.7:53 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  The cost of text messaging is going up -- at least for the consumers that use it.8:20 a.m.
• DNC has all the elements of great theater
  After Barack Obama's acceptance speech tonight, the Democrats will wrap up their national convention in Denver. The quadrennial party gatherings are equal parts politics and pageantry.8:24 a.m.
• What restaurants will be open during the RNC?
  A few Twin Cities restaurants and nightspots will be closed for private parties for periods of time during the Republican National Convention. Others say they'll be open for business as usual and they hope local patrons won't stay away.8:40 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Conflict Hinders Plans For Georgian Energy Corridor
  Multinationals have invested billions of dollars into developing an energy thruway that circumvents Russian territory. With the recent Russian-Georgian war, the route's security is questionable.
• Lewis Sees New Racial Era With Obama's Success
  Georgia Rep. John Lewis marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 45 years ago when he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Sen. Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination on the same date. For Lewis, that marks the start of a new time in racial politics.
• Nine-Minute Road Trip
  This brutally efficient five-song playlist serves as a soundtrack for when you want to leave your house, hurry to an on-ramp, roar down a short stretch of highway, and abruptly take the next exit to your extremely nearby destination.
• Bill Clinton, Biden Tout Obama's Preparedness
  Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night. He was nominated Wednesday by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Later, Bill Clinton delivered a ringing endorsement of Obama, and then vice presidential nominee Joe Biden told the crowd that the nation requires more than a good soldier in the White House.
• Before King's 'Dream' Day, City Feared Nightmare
  Many white residents of Washington, D.C., didn't expect the day of Aug. 28, 1963, to shine as a beacon in the history of U.S. civil rights. "They expected riot and mayhem," historian Taylor Branch said. With activist Roger Wilkins, Branch looks back at that day.
• 'Boss' Fans Share Tips On Rockin' A Political Party
  Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in an outdoor stadium with 70,000 screaming onlookers, a light show and music. It'll look like a rock concert rather than a political rally. Bruce Springsteen concertgoers give advice on how to keep your cool and not look like an Obama poseur.
• Protesters Fill Prime Minister's Office In Bangkok
  In Bangkok, Thailand, anti-government protesters are still occupying the grounds of the prime minister's office. For a third straight day, the demonstrators are demanding his resignation. The government has said it will not remove the protesters by force, but it has issued arrest warrants for nine of the group's leaders.
• Football Uniforms Turn Up The Heat
  Injury-inducing collisions aren't the only safety issues football coaches and trainers need to worry about, physiologists say. High temperatures and humidity can also take a serious toll on players wrapped up in pads and uniforms.
• Bankruptcy Filings Jump, Most For Individuals
  Nearly a million people filed for bankruptcy in the year ending in June, up nearly 30 percent from the same period last year. Some of the bankruptcies are businesses, but most are individuals. Analysts say the weak housing market and widespread credit card debt are forcing more people to seek court protection from their creditors.
• Fannie Mae Shuffles Top Executives
  Troubled mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae has announced a management shakeup, but its chief executive will keep his job. Fannie Mae has been struggling to persuade investors that it has the capital to keep operating and avoid a government bailout.

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