Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Sabo leaves politics as he served: low-key
  When Congress reconvenes next month, Rep. Martin Sabo will be out of politics for the first time in 46 years. Sabo wasn't a flashy politician. He preferred to work behind the scenes on issues.6:50 a.m.
• Drought still affects Minnesota lakes and streams
  Minnesota suffered through a hot dry summer, and received little relief in the form of rain this fall. Weather watchers say come spring the region will be really dry.7:20 a.m.
• Gutknecht looks to the future
  U.S. Rep. Gil Gutknecht says he'd like to return to radio, now he's lost his seat to Democratic challenger Tim Walz. Gutknecht was Minnesota's most conservative members of Congress who served more as team player rather than a leader.7:25 a.m.
• Radke retires after 12 seasons
  Brad Radke announced his retirement yesterday, after 12 years as a fixture in the Twins' pitching rotation. His colleagues say Radke will also be remembered for the determination he showed in pitching through the persistent injuries that finally ended his career.7:55 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• The Story of Ted Nolan's NHL Redemption
  Ted Nolan was voted NHL coach of the year nine years ago. But it took him years to find another job as a coach after he left the Buffalo Sabres. He got a second chance when he was hired to coach the New York Islanders. He has managed to bring the team from the bottom of the league to near the top.
• Job Hunters Seek Winning Edge in Video Resumes
  Some job candidates hoping to stand out from the competition are posting video resumes online to boost their chances of getting hired. But federal employment officials say companies should handle video resumes with care.
• A Sports Hall of Fame for Good Deeds
  There's a sports hall of fame where athletes are recognized for more than touchdowns or homeruns. This one counts good deeds as the top scores.
• Chaplain Requests Prayers for Troops in Iraq
  Col. Michael Hoyt, who oversees chaplains for U.S. and Allied forces, is asking people to pray for the troops stationed in Iraq.
• Central Office Sounds for the Home
  For home offices that sound as silent as a graveyard, there is an audio CD that turns your home office into a bustling downtown office with recorded background noise.
• Watching for Signs of Stability in Bangkok Market
  Global investors are watching Thailand, where stock prices are recovering after their biggest single-day sell off in 16 years. Bangkok's stock market lost nearly 15 percent of its value Tuesday after the central bank imposed new rules on foreign investment in its stock market.
• Twinkle, Twinkle, Tacky Holiday Lights
  At the annual Tacky Light Tour in Richmond, Va., you can see the glowing homes from blocks away -- if not from outer space. These houses have become a beloved local tradition. And some folks even dare to call them "art."
• Securing Iraq's Borders a Difficult Task
  Securing Iraq's borders will be an essential task in the coming years. And doing so is one of the Iraq Study Group's many recommendations.
• Health Professionals Question Addiction Treatment
  A drug company is claiming it has pioneered a treatment for curing addicts of their cravings. The treatment, called Prometa, is catching on. But some health professionals are worried that the marketing of the drug is ahead of the research needed to show that it's safe and effective.
• Grey Wolf Close to Leaving Endangered Species List
  Grey wolves could soon be off the Endangered Species List in Montana and Idaho, but remain protected in neighboring Wyoming. Federal officials say the wolf has rebounded in population, but that Wyoming hasn't come up with a plan to protect the animals outside of Yellowstone National Park.
• President Seeks to Increase the Size of the Military
  President Bush holds a wide-ranging news conference in Washington at which he says he wants to increase the size of the U.S. military. The president also emphasized a willingness to work with the Democratic Congress to pass legislation the public wants.
• Legislation Directs Money to Gulf Coast Restoration
  President Bush signs legislation today that expands oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, and directs the royalties into restoring the region's wetlands.
• Star NBA Player Iverson Traded to Denver
  The Denver Nuggets have acquired Allen Iverson from the Philadelphia 76ers in a multi-player deal. Iverson had recently requested a trade from the only NBA team he has played for.
• Shiite Militants Try to Drive Sunnis from Baghdad
  Every day dozens of bodies turn up at the Baghdad morgue. They are bound, mutilated by torture and shot. Lately, though, sectarian violence has taken on a broader, more systematic form. Some say it is a strategy by militant Shiite groups to drive Sunni Arabs out of the Iraqi capital.
• 'Letters from Iwo Jima' Astonishes with Empathy
  Clint Eastwood continues to astonish. His latest film, Letters from Iwo Jima parallels his recent Flags of Our Fathers, but it takes audiences to a place that would seem unimaginable for an American director.

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