Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• White Earth prepares criminal code to replace state law
  The White Earth Nation plans to enact a tribal criminal code. The intent is to eliminate state jurisdiction over tribal members on the reservation.6:20 a.m.
• New documentary looks at torture's effects on the torturer
  A new American RadioWorks documentary looks at how torture affects the person who is carrying out the torture. It's called "What Killed Sergeant Gray."6:50 a.m.
• Commentator reconnects with favorite authors in fall
  It is autumn in Minnesota. As the leaves turn and the birds start to fly south, MPR commentator Peter Smith finds himself migrating back to a couple of favorite old authors.6:55 a.m.
• MPR poll shows swing to Obama last week
  A new Minnesota Public Radio News/University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute poll shows that the race for president in the state changed dramatically last week. The latest findings show that Democrat Barack Obama has surged ahead of his Republican opponent John McCain in Minnesota.7:20 a.m.
• Sun Country's troubles put airline at risk
  Sun Country Airlines officials say they expect the company to fly its normal schedule, despite filing for Chapter 11 bankrutpcy.7:25 a.m.
• Minnesota companies in good position in market turmoil
  Minnesota companies are suffering in the global financial crisis. But one analyst says the state's businesses are in good position to weather the turmoil.7:35 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  A new survey shows that teens hide online bullying from their parents.8:20 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Afghan Amputees Avoid Begging With Bike Service
  Most of the tens of thousands of people in Afghanistan who have lost legs to land mines have no way to make a living other than begging. But one group has come up with another way to feed its families: It operates a bicycle messenger service in Kabul.
• Foreclosures Hit Rural America, But Quietly
  U.S. policymakers trying to fix the nation's housing crisis may have a blindspot: rural America. A company relied on for foreclosure data says it doesn't report on 900 rural counties. Critics say the omission may foil attempts to help homeowners.
• At Polls In S.C., Don't Wear Politics On Your Sleeve
  In some states, voters who show up at the polls with a candidate's name on a T-shirt or hat could be turned away. In South Carolina, the law has been in effect for more than 40 years.
• Europe Not United Over How To Resolve Crisis
  European governments are scrambling to shore up their banks. The governments promised to work together to solve the financial crisis, but so far, they have acted separately. Philip Coggan, capital markets editor for The Economist, talks with Ari Shapiro about the steps European officials are taking to reassure investors, and whether those steps are working.
• Bank Of America To Modify Countrywide Loans
  In the boldest step yet by any bank to address the ongoing foreclosure crisis, Bank of America, which now owns mortgage giant Countrywide Financial, has settled with state prosecutors who sued Countrywide for predatory lending. Bank of America agreed to make loans more affordable for about 400,000 homeowners.
• New Army Field Manual Is Road Map To Stabilization
  The Army has a new operations manual that emphasizes nation-building over conventional warfare. The Stability Operations Field Manual was put together at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., the home of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. The new doctrine will drive Army resources, organization and training for many years to come.
• Old Visitor Center Is New Battle Of Gettysburg
  The 1864 cyclorama painting, "The Battle of Gettysburg," is on display in a new visitors center. The National Park Service wants to demolish the old building, but it was designed by Richard Neutra, one of the most important figures of modern architecture. Neutra's son has filed a lawsuit to force the Park Service to reconsider its decision.
• McCain: Obama Leaves Unanswered Questions
  The Democrat and Republican presidential hopefuls debate Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. On Monday, Republican John McCain campaigned in New Mexico, arguing that Barack Obama is inexperienced and raising questions about Obama's past relationships.
• Obama: Congress Should Help More Families
  Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama campaigned Monday in North Carolina, where he told supporters that Congress should pass an economic stimulus package to help American families. He also said John McCain lacks the understanding necessary to fix the troubled economy.
• Candidates Mine For Rural Votes In Nevada
  Nevada is one of several states still up for grabs. Republican voters in the state's rural counties are enthusiastic about Republican presidential nominee John McCain. But Democrat-run voter registration drives are gaining ground in urban areas like Las Vegas. Neither campaign is taking the state for granted.

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