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Powerful storm raises fears from Caribbean to Gulf

07.09.2008 01:24    minnesota.publicradio.org
Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4strength Saturday as it roared on an uncertain path that forcedmillions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, tonervously wonder where it would eventually strike.



Chief John Harrington talks about RNC tactics

06.09.2008 18:13    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Republican National Convention saw one of the largest mobilizations of police officers in the state's history. St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington talks about the tactics involved in keeping the peace.

Gov't may soon back Fannie, Freddie

06.09.2008 18:13    minnesota.publicradio.org
The government is expected to take over FannieMae and Freddie Mac as soon as this weekend in a monumental movedesigned to protect the mortgage market from the failure of the twocompanies, which together hold or guarantee half of the nation'smortgage

320 Duluth-based National Guard soldiers to deploy

06.09.2008 18:12    minnesota.publicradio.org
About 320 members of the Minnesota Air National Guard are headed to Iraq again.

Was the Republican National Convention worth it?

06.09.2008 01:30    minnesota.publicradio.org
After four days of hosting the Republican National Convention, St. Paul can finally go back to being a quiet little town. But with all of the headaches that it brought, such as road closures and protests, was it worth it?

Final day protests end in an estimated 300 arrests

06.09.2008 01:30    minnesota.publicradio.org
A protest that started on the State Capitol lawn yesterday afternoon ended with an estimated 300 arrests, the most of any day during the Republican National Convention. The protesters had planned to march to the Xcel Center where the RNC

Does Catcher in the Rye still resonate with teens?

06.09.2008 01:30    minnesota.publicradio.org
A college English professor argues that the J.D. Salinger classic is getting a bit dusty, and would like to see high school students exposed to more contemporary fiction. Midmorning examines which books should be considered the new "classics" for teen

The Republican ticket hits the campaign trail

06.09.2008 01:27    minnesota.publicradio.org
After John McCain's acceptance speech capped the Republican National Convention, McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin are taking the Republican message to Wisconsin, Michigan and elsewhere before the general election. Midday examines this past week's convention and the political

McCain promises change in Washington

06.09.2008 01:27    minnesota.publicradio.org
Republican presidential nominee John McCain accepted his party's nomination Thursday night, boasting his reputation as a maverick and telling delegates he'll be an agent of change in Washington if elected president. Midday broadcasts his acceptance speech.

Republicans vie to challenge Collin Peterson

06.09.2008 01:27    minnesota.publicradio.org
On primary day, voters in Minnesota's 7th Congressional district choose a Republican candidate to challenge incumbent Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.).

McCain, Palin on the stump in Wisconsin

06.09.2008 01:27    minnesota.publicradio.org
Republican presidential candidate JohnMcCain and running mate Sarah Palin got a rousing reception in Wisconsin this morning, their first joint appearance after the GOP convention.

Jobless rate jumps to 5-year high of 6.1 percent

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to afive-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubledeconomy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.

SPCO kicks off 50th season

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is kicking off its 50th anniversary season this weekend. The opening concerts are tonight and tomorrow at the Ordway Center.

The self-described Forest Gump of comedy

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
Actor Taylor Negron has appeared in over 100 movies and many TV shows. He describes himself as a D list celebrity. Now he's telling many of these stories in a show called "Satellites" which he'll perform this weekend in Minneapolis.

Cirrus cuts 100 jobs in Duluth, Grand Forks

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
One hundred workers at Duluth-basedairplane maker Cirrus Design Corp. have been let go this week.

Winners and losers from the RNC

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
It'll be about six weeks before sales tax data gives a read, perhaps, on the economic impact of the Republican National Convention on the Twin Cities.

How Minnesota fits into the national campaign

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
Now that the national party conventions are over, the real work begins for the presidential campaigns. We look at where Minnesota ranks in the pecking order.

The View of a Protest

06.09.2008 01:26    minnesota.publicradio.org
A look back at a police-protester clash during the Republican National Convention on Sept. 1.

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