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

• 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.
• 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.
• Pa. Man Wins Trip To Obama's Acceptance Speech
  Eric Melder is one of 10 Barack Obama supporters who won an all-expenses-paid trip to Denver courtesy of the Obama campaign. Last month, Obama's campaign e-mailed supporters saying if they made a donation of $5 or more and wrote a 100-word essay explaining why they support Obama, they could be selected to attend the convention.
• Real Estate Agents Cater To Bicycle Commuters
  With gasoline prices still high, many people are looking to move to areas with good bike lanes and bicycle stores. Real estate agents are catering to the niche market by donning helmets and hopping on two wheels to show off houses in bike-friendly neighborhoods. But not all agents are so eager to ditch their suits and cars.
• 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.
• U.S. Economy Beats Growth Expectations
  The U.S. economy grew at a better than expected 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, according to a report Thursday from the Commerce Department. But tax rebate checks and the weak dollar fueled the boost, and experts don't expect the healthy economic growth to last.
• Report: Mugabe Aims To Form New Government
  In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe is planning to form a new government without the consent of the main opposition party, the state-owned newspaper reports. The news comes as talks between Mugabe and the opposition leader have stalled.
• Baghdad Plans Ferris Wheel To Boost Tourism
  Iraq's tourism board aims to promote Baghdad as a fun place to be. There are already plans for a six-star hotel on the Tigris River, golf courses — and now a Ferris wheel. It's inviting proposals for the "Baghdad Eye," which it wants to be taller than the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, the London Eye.
• Newspaper's Woes Hit Journalists' Training Ground
  For a century, University of Missouri journalism students have learned the craft by working at the Columbia Missourian. But now that newspaper's troubles could lead to big changes and take away a training ground for student journalists.
• 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.
• Giuliani: Clinton's Speech No Help To Obama
  Former presidential hopeful and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is among a group of Republican leaders countering Democrats during their national convention in Denver. He says Hillary Clinton's speech in support of Barack Obama helped herself and helped Republicans, but didn't help Obama.
• Obama Building On Historic Path To Nomination
  History was made Wednesday in Denver as a major political party for the first time nominated a black man to be president of the United States. Barack Obama will accept the nomination Thursday at the pary's convention. Early on, his campaign was propelled by his opposition to the Iraq war, but it succeeded for reasons well beyond the war.
• Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures
  There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option ARMs" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did.
• 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.
• 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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