Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Bank of America foreclosure fallout likely won't impact Minn.
  Most people who lost their homes to foreclosure don't have money to challenge the result, counselors say.6:20 a.m.
• Grief, hope in merging of century-old St. Paul parish
  "The message is one of hope, one of courage facing the future," Fr. Mark Juettner said of the plan for St. Andrew's to merge with another church.6:35 a.m.
• Some DFLers distance themselves from Dayton's tax plan
  Some DFL legislative candidates have distanced themselves from their own party's candidate, former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, and his "tax the rich" approach to balancing the budget.7:15 a.m.
• What Mark Dayton is not saying about his education funding plan
  We are exploring what the candidates for governor are saying on the campaign trail and what they're NOT saying. This time we look at what Democrat Mark Dayton has been saying and NOT about his education funding proposals.7:20 a.m.
• Gophers begin search for new football coach
  The University of Minnesota football program is looking for a new head football coach. Sunday, Athletic Director Joel Maturi fired Tim Brewster from that position. Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Phil Miller, who covers the U of M for the Star Tribune, about the coaching change.7:35 a.m.
• A big week for local earnings reports
  A lot of local companies will release earnings reports this week, including United Healthcare, Polaris, US Bank Corp and St. Jude Medical. Chris Farrell explains what we can learn from these numbers.8:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Stimulus, Earmark Critics Try Back Door For Funds
  An investigation by the Center for Public Integrity has found that Republicans who railed against the stimulus bill and Democrats who had crowed that there would be no earmarks later wrote letters to federal agencies seeking a slice of the pie. It's a practice known as lettermarking.
• How Can You Tell When A CEO Is Lying?
  In the financial markets, a lot rides on the word of a company's top executives. If a CEO tells a lie, a lot of shareholders can get hurt. Two researchers have studied earnings calls and think they know how to gauge senior executives' truthfulness.
• Mediation Effort Aims To Untangle Foreclosure Mess
  Some of the largest mortgage companies are being sued for allegedly filing fraudulent court documents when foreclosing on homeowners. As a result, banks are delaying thousands of foreclosures. The state of Maine is trying to use an in-person mediation program to resolve the crisis.
• Media Companies Giddy Over Election Spending
  Analysts say political ad spending this mid-term election year could hit a record $3 billion. That's a hefty sum going into the coffers of media outlets, creating a boost in revenues and a momentary reprieve from the ongoing decline in advertising that's plagued the industry.
• Phillies Beat Giants 6-1, To Tie NLCS
  The Philadelphia Phillies tied the National League Championship Series with the San Francisco Giants Sunday night -- beating the Giants 6-1. Monday night, the Texas Rangers take on the New York Yankees at Yankee stadium in Game 3 of the ALCS.
• If The Shoe Hurts, There May Be A Remedy
  Foot pain affects more than a third of American adults — particularly women. And conditions that exacerbate it can worsen with age. But ending foot pain can be as easy as buying different shoes or wearing plastic inserts called orthotics.
• Experimental Therapy For Sore Heels Has Skeptics
  Shock-wave therapy for plantar fasciitis is beginning to catch on around the U.S., partly since this stubborn type of foot pain is so common -- and so difficult to treat. But studies show conflicting results, partly because there's no standardized method.
• Viewers Caught Up In Fox, Cablevision Dispute
  Negotiators for Cablevision and Fox parent News Corp. planned to resume talks Monday. They're trying to end a fee dispute that has left the cable company's three million subscribers in New York and Philadelphia without some of their favorite shows.
• A Cabernet, Ma'am? Will That Be Bottle, Or Tap?
  A handful of wineries are teaming with restaurants to sell wines in kegs -- bartenders serve them from taps, just like beer. It cuts costs and waste, and it keeps the wine tasting fresher, longer. KQED's Cyrus Musiker reports on the upsides (and the challenges) of a tap-wine revolution.
• Hong Kong McDonald's To Offer McWeddings
  Starting in January, some McDonald's locations in Hong Kong will offer McWeddings. The wedding packages start $1,000 -- more than a Big Mac but less than many competing receptions. The happy McCouple and their guests get a personalized menu, decorations and McDonald's-themed gifts.

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