Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Court rejects bid to block Minn. wolf hunt
  In an order Wednesday, a three-judge panel said two groups that sued to stop the hunt failed to show that letting the season proceed would cause irreparable harm.6:06 a.m.
• Bills on offense, says Klobuchar accountable for budget dilemma
  DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is coming under fire for a vote that her Republican opponent Kurt Bills said could lead the country to an economic fiscal cliff. Bills said Klobuchar should have played a larger role in working out a budget deal.6:45 a.m.
• Faribault residents react to allegations against former teachers at Shattuck-St. Mary's
  The local community has been jolted in the last few days as sexual misconduct allegations against a former drama teacher emerge at Shattuck-St. Mary's School.7:16 a.m.
• Spotlight on Shattuck-St. Mary's felt beyond Minnesota's borders
  The private boarding and day school in Faribault is small, but it has a big reputation. Its 439 current middle and high school students hail from 39 different states and 31 countries. Some alumni pursue high-profile careers, including professional hockey and movie acting.7:21 a.m.
• In court, al-Shabab recruit tells of disillusionment with war
  What began as a quest to become a "good Muslim" took a young suburban Twin Cities man to a battlefield in Somalia.7:35 a.m.
• Study: Many Minnesota schools struggle to meet arts education mandates
  Minnesota has some of the highest standards for arts education in the country, but schools don't always meet those lofty expectations.8:35 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Axelrod: Obama Is 'Eager For Four More Years'
  Presidential polls are starting to shift to show the race between President Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney tightening even further, and in some cases, Romney is ahead for the first time. Steve Inskeep talks to David Axelrod, Obama's senior campaign adviser, about the shifts in the race, and the president's strategy with less than a month to go before the election.
• Meningitis Scandal Linked To Compounding Pharmacy
  A Meningitis outbreak occurred after a steroid drug commonly injected into people's spines to relieve back pain was apparently contaminated by an ordinary fungus. The problem shines a light on little-known and lightly regulated companies called compounding pharmacies.
• Software Calculates City-Specific Carbon Footprint
  Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is tough if you don't know exactly where those gases are coming from. Scientists at Arizona State University have invented a new way to pinpoint those sources — down to individual buildings and highways.
• Afghan Dreams: In New Film, Nation's Untold Stories
  Buzkashi Boys, a coming-of-age tale about two boys, captures Kabul's bustle and bleakness. It received a standing ovation at its recent premiere in the Afghan capital. The film doesn't have a Hollywood ending. Its director, Sam French, says he wanted the story to speak to the Afghan experience.
• Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos
  Some Latino voters in Larimer County say they support President Obama because of his policies on immigration and education. But a Latino Republican says he thinks the GOP shares the values of "faith, family, freedom" with the Latino community.
• Chinese Firm Lenovo Becomes No. 1 PC Maker
  Lenovo shipped 13.8 million units in the third quarter, according to the research firm Gartner. That robs a struggling Hewlett-Packard from a title they'd long enjoyed: the world's No. 1 PC vendor. The firm's data also suggests a worldwide dip in PC sales of about 8 percent over the past year.
• Wal-Mart Positions Itself Ahead Of Holiday Shopping
  Wal-Mart is thriving despite the shaky economy, protests from union supporters and allegations of bribery at its Mexican unit. The company's stock price hit an all-time high Wednesday, and holiday layaway sales are off to a sizzling start. It's also introducing a low-cost, pre-paid debit card.
• Mich. Voters To Decide Renewable Energy Mandate
  In Michigan, voters will decide whether to force the state's utilities get at least 25 percent of their annual retail sales from renewable sources by 2025. There have been many competing claims about costs, jobs and spinoff issues.
• Graduating Engineers Top Median Earnings List
  In a Census Bureau report released Wednesday, it tallied up the median earnings for different bachelor degree holders. Engineers make an average of $92,000 a year. Some other majors at the low-end of the list: education, fine and visual arts and communications. Those all earn an average of $50,000 to $60,000.
• Biden, Ryan Under Pressure In Lone V.P. Debate
  Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will hold their only debate Thursday night in Danville, Kentucky. Biden will be under pressure to shift the momentum back to the Democratic ticket. Ryan will be trying to keep it going in Mitt Romney's direction.

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