Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Gamelan ensemble and Christian choir perform in unique collaboration
  Two very different musical traditions will come together this Friday at a community center in Edina, Minnesota. A Methodist choir will sing Christian hymns set to the music of a gamelan ensemble.6:45 a.m.
• Survey finds widespread anxiety about economy
  A new survey by Minnesota Public Radio and the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs indicates a large majority of Minnesotans are nervous about the economy.6:55 a.m.
• Senate recount possibilities include lawsuits
  Unofficial results show only a few hundred votes separate Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and DFL challenger Al Franken, after a day of vote counting on Wednesday. That narrow lead triggers an automatic statewide recount by the Secretary of State's office. But the matter could end up in the courts.7:20 a.m.
• Some Minn. voters chose Obama, but not Franken
  Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain by almost 10 percentage points in Minnesota, but that wave of support didn't propel U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken to a decisive victory over Norm Coleman.7:25 a.m.
• Amendment funds for arts still nine months away
  Minnesota voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that will dedicate sales tax funds for outdoors projects and the arts. But environmentalists and artists still have several hurdles to jump before they see any money.7:40 a.m.
• Farmers say relisting wolves means losses
  Minnesota farmers and ranchers are angry about a recent court ruling that put the wolf back on the endangered species list.7:45 a.m.
• Future Tense with Jon Gordon
  What does the election of Barack Obama mean for technology?8:20 a.m.
• The state of Broadway less than sunny
  The hit musical "Wicked" begins a month-long touring stop this week at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. The show is popular, virtually selling out weeks before opening night. But the state of Broadway theater in general is less sunny, and that can affect the kinds of plays and musicals that hit the road.8:25 a.m.
• The role of third parties in Minnesota in 2008
  There were several political races in Minnesota, including the U.S. Senate rae, where a third party candidate played a significant role.8:35 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• How Some Industries May Fare Under Obama
  An Obama presidency will mean different things to different U.S. industries. Based on campaign rhetoric and conventional wisdom, alternative energy companies and some health care firms could benefit. The petroleum industry could be in for a hard time.
• One Teen's Struggle To Quit Smoking
  Kindra Tanner started smoking at 13. She says she started due to stress — then, it took her two years and lots of support to kick the habit.
• Obama Supporters Could Help Fix Communities
  Now that Barack Obama has been elected president, there is hope that something can be done about poverty, the jobless rate and lower performing schools in minority neighborhoods. Roger Wilkins, a civil rights activist and author, and Taylor Branch, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, talk with Steve Inskeep about how multi-racial people who volunteered for Obama's campaign can help solve problems in poor communities.
• Same-Sex Couples Continue Marriage Fight
  Voters in California narrowly approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to heterosexual couples. California was one of the few states where gay couples could marry legally. Same-sex partners now are turning to the courts, hoping to restore that right.
• Emanuel Could Return To The White House
  Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama has picked Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel to be his White House chief of staff. If Emanuel accepts, he would return to the White House where he served as a political and policy adviser to President Clinton.
• Read All About It: Newspaper Comeback
  For one rare day, newspapers made a comeback. Across the country, people flocked to newsstands to buy a written record of Barack Obama's win. Having waited in long lines to vote, people then waited in lines to collect the historic front pages.
• McCain, Obama Update Web Sites
  Two days after the election, the presidential candidates have updated their Web sites. Visitors to johnmccain.com can watch a video of the senator's concession speech. At barackobama.com, visitors can read a message of thanks from the president-elect — and make a donation. And the Obama Store is having a clearance sale.
• Obama, A President Kids Can Look Up To
  President-elect Barack Obama has been called an inspiration by many, and an especially potent role model for children. Students at the racially diverse Col. Zadok Magruder High School in Rockville, Md., were overjoyed when an African-American was elected president.
• Making Happiness And Well-Being A National Priority
  The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan has crowned its fifth king in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony. It was the new king's father who pioneered the concept of "gross national happiness" — meaning there's more to a country than economic growth, and spiritual and mental well-being matter just as much.
• Former McCain Strategist Offers Hindsight
  Republican John McCain suffered a big defeat to Democrat Barack Obama. John Weaver was the campaign's chief strategist until the summer of 2007, when he resigned amid a staff shake-up as the campaign was on the verge of collapse. Weaver talks with Renee Montagne about why he thinks McCain lost.
• Treasury Secretary Important Pick For Obama
  The faltering economy is the immediate priority for President-elect Barack Obama. Many are waiting to see whom he will pick as the new treasury secretary. He'll also be working on an agenda to stimulate the economy that's likely to include infrastructure projects and financial assistance for states.
• Bloomberg Battles Budget Blues
  New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says because of the economic downturn, he will have to cut $1.5 billion from the city's budget. The city is facing declining tax revenues and a deficit of nearly $4 billion.
• Delta Air Lines Imposing Baggage Fee
  The world's biggest airline has announced it's now charging a fee for checked bags. Delta Air Lines is the last major carrier to do so. The fee for the first bag is $15; the second is $25. If you're upset, you might console yourself with a more comfortable seat assignment — which will cost another $5 to $25.
• Wall Street Bonuses Expected To Be Reduced
  Bonuses might be thought of as icing on the cake. But on Wall Street, bonuses can make up the bulk of a banker's pay. New reports say bonuses this year will be down sharply. For top executives, they could be cut by more than half. The reason is falling revenue and political pressure to limit payouts.
• Wilder On Obama: Dream Is Alive For All Americans
  Barack Obama didn't base his candidacy on race. But his victory has moved many African-Americans — among them Richmond Mayor Douglas Wilder, Virginia's first black governor. Wilder says that Americans can now say to any child, "You can be anything you want to be."

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