Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Paulsen wins 3rd Dist., keeps seat Republican
  In spite of millions of dollars in TV ad spending by national Democratic groups, Minnesota's 3rd District congressional seat will remain in Republican hands.6:50 a.m.
• Michele Bachmann retains 6th district seat
  Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has survived a nearly disasterous political misstep to win re-election in Minnesota's 6th district.6:55 a.m.
• Coleman leads Franken in tight Senate race
  Republican Sen. Norm Coleman finished ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his 727-vote margin falls within the state's mandatory recount law. MPR's Tom Scheck updates the race.7:20 a.m.
• The economy dominates voters' concerns
  The economy was by far the biggest issue among Minnesota voters as they headed to the polls yesterday.7:25 a.m.
• About half of school levies pass in Minnesota
  Voters in more than 50 school districts throughout Minnesota faced questions on the ballot Tuesday regarding school funding. Most of those questions asked for a property tax increase, and the results have come in almost split.7:40 a.m.
• Minn. voter turnout falls short of the record
  Minnesota voters packed the polls yesterday. About 2.8 million people voted, about the same number that showed up at the polls in 2004. While they came short of breaking a record, it's still destined to be one of the best turnouts in the nation, if not the best.7:50 a.m.
• Black voters celebrate historic Obama victory
  A group of black Democrats gathered in a Minneapolis restaurant on Election Night to watch the returns and cheer on local black candidates. But the main event was the race between Barack Obama and John McCain. By the end of the night, they all saw what many thought they'd never see in their lifetimes, an African American elected to the highest office in the country.7:55 a.m.
• AP reverses call on Senate outcome; recount required
  The Associated Press has backed off its earlier declaration that Norm Coleman won re-election to the U.S. Senate, because the margin of victory is so slim it will require a recount.8:20 a.m.
• Voters pass outdoors, arts constitutional amendment
  Minnesotans approved a constitutional amendment to provide sales tax funding for outdoors projects and the arts.8:25 a.m.
• A review of Bob Dylan's election night concert
  The election of Barack Obama as America's first African-American President was a historic occasion. One of the more interesting places to experience that history was Northrup Auditorium on the campus of the University of Minnesota. That's where Bob Dylan performed a concert which began shortly after the polls closed in Minnesota.8:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Asian Markets Cash In On Obama Win
  One of the things investors hate most is uncertainty — and there is a little more certainty since the U.S. election has been decided. Stock investors in Asia showed signs of relief and European stocks are trading lower.
• Mexico Hopes Obama Victory Helps U.S. Relations
  The contest between Barack Obama and John McCain has been followed closely in Mexico, with opinion polls showing that the vast majority of Mexicans support Obama. The U.S. election returns were overshadowed, however, by a plane crash in downtown Mexico City that killed the nation's interior minister.
• Ancestral Homeland Celebrates Obama's Win
  Around the globe, people marked Barack Obama's election victory with raucous celebrations. Western Kenya, the ancestral homeland of the Obama family, was no exception. Obama's father was from Kogelo, Kenya, and villagers there are planning a huge feast to celebrate.
• Champagne Corks Pop In Paris For Obama
  The crowd watching the election returns at a party across from the Eiffel Tower erupted in cheers when the U.S. presidential race was called early Wednesday morning. As the champagne came out, some Barack Obama supporters said they still can't believe he won.
• Bush-Fatigue Contributes To Obama Win In Indiana
  Indiana hasn't gone with a Democratic presidential candidate for 44 years, but voters there helped Democrat Barack Obama defeat Republican John McCain on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana tells Renee Montagne that Obama won there for three reasons: He was a transforming candidate, voters were tired of President Bush and voters want the economy fixed.
• D.C. Neighborhood Turns Out For Obama
  In the nation's capital, a celebration spontaneously began in a historically black neighborhood at 14th and U Streets Northwest. Once the election was called for Democrat Barack Obama, hundreds of people poured from bars and restaurants into the neighborhood — despite a heavy drizzle.
• Obama Supporters Celebrate Outside White House
  President-elect Barack Obama doesn't move in to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for another couple of months. But it turned out to be the site of spontaneous celebration by some of his supporters in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The crowd didn't seem to be too worried about keeping the current occupants awake.
• Democrats Win Washington Trifecta
  The Democrats are in contol of the House, Senate and White House. Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland heads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. He tells Renee Montagne that voters are fed up with gridlock, and they expect things to get done now.
• McCain Campaigned Hard But Failed In Pa., Ohio
  Despite an impressive ground effort in some states, Republican John McCain lost to Democrat Barack Obama. Jon Seaton, John McCain's regional campaign manager, was in charge of two key states: Ohio and Pennsylvania. He says in the end, those two states were tough nuts to crack.
• Udall Cousins Elected To Senate In N.M., Colo.
  Democrat Tom Udall of New Mexico and Democrat Mark Udall of Colorado were elected to the Senate. The cousins beat their Republican opponents. They discuss their victories with Steve Inskeep, as well as how things are going for the Democratic Party in New Mexico and Colorado.
• Former House Majority Leader Offers GOP Advice
  Republicans lost not only the White House but also seats in the House and Senate. The results bring into focus the debate that started before the election: What is the future of the GOP? Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey tells Renee Montagne that his fellow Republicans need to start acting like Republicans, or they will continue to lose elections.
• Russia Reacts To President-Elect Obama
  Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev indicated Moscow will not be changing its hard-line rhetoric toward a Barack Obama administration. He announced Wednesday a new missile base near the Polish border.
• Electing Obama Sends Message To The World
  Palestinians in the West Bank say the election of Barack Obama is an incredible moment, and sends a great message to the world. In West Jerusalem, Israelis reacted with a mix of optimism and caution.
• Economy A Critical Issue For Ohio Voters
  Ohio voters helped Democrat Barack Obama win his race for the White House. Months ago, pundits wondered whether white working-class voters in Ohio would support an African-American candidate.
• Ohio's Smaller Counties Aid In Obama Win
  Ohio was a fiercely contested battleground state — it received a lot of attention from both candidates. Barack Obama did better in Ohio's smaller counties than expected. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio talks with Renee Montagne about how else the Buckeye State helped Obama.

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