Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Guthrie and Rapson battle again
  This weekend the History Theatre in St. Paul will delve into one of the great tempestuous relationships of Minnesota theater history. "Tyrone and Ralph" is about the struggle in the early 1960s between architect Ralph Rapson and Sir Tyrone Guthrie, as they built the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.6:50 a.m.
• Weather with Mark Seeley
  University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses Minnesota weather history and looks ahead to the weekend weather.6:55 a.m.
• After debate: undecided voters still unsure
  More than a hundred voters filled our UBS Forum here at Minnesota Public Radio to watch last night's vice presidential debate. Most of them had already made up their minds about the election. But there were a few who hadn't.7:20 a.m.
• Campaign launches to prevent deadly blood clots
  Federal health officials say many blood clot deaths could be prevented if patients and doctors knew more about the problem.7:25 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  Microsoft offers perks in its search for searchers.8:20 a.m.
• A preview of the new Talking Volumes season
  Talking Volumes host Kerry Miller talks with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about the authors and books that are included in the regional book club's new season.8:25 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• 'Rachel Getting Married': Wedding Movie Bliss
  In and out of rehab for a decade, a troubled young woman reunites with her family for her sister's wedding. Jonathan Demme's film dares to mix the bitter with the sweet, and it's suffused with both anxiety and joy.
• Philip Glass: Complex Minimalist
  The composer discusses his new 10-CD collection, the appeal of his "needle-stuck-in-the-groove music," growing up in Baltimore and his love for science.
• A Love That Defied A Cancer Diagnosis
  When Andrea St. John and Kevin Broderick met in 2006, they were both teaching high school in Lake Placid, N.Y. Broderick was in recovery from a rare form of cancer. But that didn't stop them from falling in love. Recently, St. John spoke with Broderick's brother about their relationship.
• Will The Bailout Bill Pass In The House This Time?
  Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are expected to vote Friday on a revised Wall Street rescue bill. Lawmakers there rejected the plan Monday by 23 votes. The Senate passed a modified version of the package Wednesday. Now some House members will have to become vote switchers, a label no one likes, in order for the bill to pass.
• Obama Has Michigan To Himself
  Democratic hopeful Barack Obama campaigned Thursday in Michigan. That's where he began the week. Michigan already seems to be a win for Obama. The McCain campaign confirmed Thursday that it is pulling out of Michigan.
• Ford Kicks Off Production Of New F-150
  For decades, Ford's F-series pickup truck was the best selling vehicle in the country. But this year, high fuel costs and battered economy have caused pickup sales to plummet. Now, Ford has a new more fuel efficient version of its popular truck.
• September Expected To Show More Job Losses
  The Labor Department releases monthly unemployment figures Friday. Figures released Thursday show first-time unemployment claims hit their highest level in seven years.
• Work Force Loses 159,000 Jobs In September
  Data from the Labor Department on Friday showed September was the ninth straight month of job losses. The nation's unemployment rate held steady at 6.1 percent, but employers slashed payrolls by 159,000 last month. The biggest losses came in the construction and manufacturing industries.
• Candidate Roughs Up TV Interviewer
  Politicians always complain about the media. Now one man in Thailand is fighting back, literally. In Bangkok, an underdog in the governor's race did not like the questions in a TV interview. So he elbowed his interviewer in the face. And kicked him on the floor.
• Man Re-Arrested Outside Florida Jail
  A man who had just posted bond at Florida's Charlotte County Jail was re-arrested after a deputy watched him checking for unlocked cars. Brian Dudenhefer eventually found an unlocked Ford 150 pickup and was apprehended as he was about to drive away. He said he was just looking for a cell phone to call his wife.
• Checking Your Mutual Fund Returns? Better Sit First
  The third quarter of the financial year just ended, and investors are starting to get their latest mutual fund statements. "I wouldn't say any of the stock categories came out unscathed, except for probably real estate," one analyst says.
• Will Rep. Michael Burgess Change His Vote?
  When the House voted on the Wall Street rescue package Monday, Republican Michael Burgess of Texas voted against the bill. Burgess says he'll continue to study the bill, but right now he's leaning toward voting no again. He says the bailout package is very unpopular in his home district.
• Viewers In Rural Virginia Impressed By VP Debate
  Viewers of Thursday night's debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden included a group gathered at University of Virginia in rural Wise County. Steve Inskeep watched the debate with them and talks with Renee Montagne about partygoers' impressions of the only debate between the vice presidential candidates.
• Honda Takes Aim At Toyota With A New Hybrid
  Honda has unveiled a new five-door gasoline-electric hatchback to challenge rival Toyota's success with the Prius. Honda's latest hybrid offering was put on display at the Paris Auto Show. It's called Insight, and looks suspiciously like the Prius.
• Large-Animal Veterinarians In Short Supply
  There's a shortage of veterinarians who specialize in large farm animals. It's a problem for farmers and consumers, who need vets to ensure a quality food supply. In New England alone, there will be more than 1,000 vet vacancies in the next six years. That's according to a study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuft's University. The shortage may be due to the shrinking number of family farms, which means fewer children are exposed to agriculture.

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