Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Many school districts see levy success
  Election Day turned out to be a pretty good one for schools. Most of the ballot questions across the state that asked for some form of local funding were approved, even though in many cases, that now means those voters' property taxes will increase.6:20 a.m.
• Rybak re-elected, mum on governor's race
  Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was elected to a third term Tuesday night, winning 74 percent of the vote in an 11-candidate field.7:20 a.m.
• St. Paul voters re-elect Coleman, approve IRV
  St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman won a second term in office Tuesday night, defeating challenger Eva Ng.7:25 a.m.
• How losing a job changed one woman's life
  More than 40 years later, Judy Shaw is back where she started. This fall, she re-enrolled at Normandale Community College -- the same place she began her post-secondary education back in 1968. She is going back to school because she lost her full-time job more than two years ago.7:45 a.m.
• Disabled roles and actors are in the theater spotlight
  "Northern Lights Southern Cross" has been selling out performances at the Dowling Studio at the Guthrie Theater for the last couple weeks.8:25 a.m.
• Wet weather puts harvest behind in Minnesota
  The U.S. Agriculture Department's latest crop report shows that Minnesota farmers are far behind in harvesting their crops. The reason is wet weather and soggy soil.8:35 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• NBA Great Dave Bing Re-Elected Detroit Mayor
  Bing's victory comes a little more than a year after Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick resigned in disgrace following a conviction on felony charges. Bing won the right to replace Kilpatrick in a special election last May.
• Runoff Will Decide Atlanta's Race For Mayor
  The close mayoral race in Atlanta is headed for a runoff election. A city councilwoman, trying to become the city's first white mayor in a generation, will face off against a black state senator next month.
• Maine Voters Reject Gay Marriage
  Voters in Maine have repealed a state law that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed. Gay marriage has now lost in all 31 states in which it has been put to a popular vote. Five states have granted same-sex marriage through the courts or their legislatures. Activists in Maine say the loss is just a temporary setback.
• Leno Would Welcome A Return To Late Night
  Jay Leno made the switch to prime time in September. His show has not been doing very well in the ratings lately. In a published interview, Leno said if NBC offered him The Tonight Show again, he would take it. Leno's low ratings come at a time when General Electric is said to be selling a stake in NBC Universal to cable company Comcast.
• House Republicans Offer Alternative Health Bill
  After months of criticizing Democrats' plans to overhaul the nation's health care system, House Republicans are finally putting their own proposal on paper. They hope to offer it as an alternative when floor debate begins, possibly by the end of this week. The Republican's posted their bill online Tuesday night.
• NPR Interview: Clinton Clears Up Settlement Issue
  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wrapping up a week-long trip oversees. The final stop in Cairo was added at the last minute, to try to smooth over concern in the Arab world that the Obama administration is easing pressure on Israel over settlements. Clinton reiterated U.S. policy that Washington does not accept Israeli settlements as legitimate.
• Buffett's Berkshire To Buy Burlington Northern
  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is the nation's second-largest railroad. Berkshire Hathaway already owns about 22 percent of Burlington Northern, and will pay $100 a share in cash and stock for the rest of the company. Buffett says the decision shows he is confident in America's economic future.
• Disney: China Approves Shanghai Theme Park
  The Walt Disney Company says it has finally won approval from the Chinese government to build a Disneyland in Shanghai. In a statement, Disney's chief executive Robert Iger said it was a very significant milestone. Disney cartoons are shown on Chinese TV, and its products sell in 6,000 outlets across the mainland.
• Madoff's Auditor Denies He knew Of Ponzi Scheme
  Bernard Madoff's longtime auditor pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges Tuesday, but said he did not know Madoff was running a Ponzi scheme. David Friehling's plea was part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. He will be sentenced next year.
• Protesters Clash With Iranian Security Forces
  Wednesday marks the 30th anniversary of the U.S. embassy takeover in Iran. The day usually is marked in Tehran by anti-U.S. rallies. But this year, protestors unhappy with the Iranian government have taken to the streets. Borzou Daragahi, of the Los Angeles Times tells Steve Inskeep the demonstrations are widespread despite Iran's warning that it would crack down on protesters.
• Program Trains Oenologists In Midwest Grapes
  When considering American wines, most consumers may think of California. But they might want to know that Missouri ranks in the top 10 of U.S. wine producers. A new program is trying to educate a new generation of oenologists, who are trained specifically to make wine from grapes grown in the Midwest.
• Aid Money May Not Be Accomplishing Its Goal
  A key part of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan is to win the heats and minds of the population with development aid. There is concern that aid money to Afghanistan actually is helping insurgents. Andrew Wilder, research director at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University, tells Renee Montagne that aid money often ends up fueling corruption.
• 7-Eleven Launches Low-Priced Wine Brand
  The wines will be sold under the Yosemite Road label and will be available in the U.S. and Japan. A chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon will retail for about $3.99. The wines are being made by The Wine Group in California, which is the world's third-largest wine producer.
• New Yorkers Surprised By Bloomberg's Close Victory
  New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg narrowly has won a third term. He won by just 5 percentage points. There was resentment by many New Yorkers against the mayor for overturning a term limits law twice approved by voters so he could run again.
• GOP Wins Governor Seats In Virginia, New Jersey
  The two states helped to lead Democrats back to national power last year. In Tuesday's elections, voters in Virginia and New Jersey decided to back the Republican candidates for governor. There were also contests for big-city mayors; and a tumultuous congressional race in upstate New York, where the Democrat beat the conservative party candidate.

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