Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Delta president says changes will occur gradually
  Delta Air Lines president Ed Bastian said the integration of Delta Air Lines and its new subsidiary, Northwest Airlines, will proceed slowly. And customers will come first.6:20 a.m.
• Number of MnSCU students in remediation classes increases
  Nearly one-third of students entering four year schools and nearly half of those entering two-year schools need help in math, science and reading.6:25 a.m.
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• MPR poll: Senate race still up for grabs
  A new MPR News/University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute poll shows the race between Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and his DFL challenger Al Franken remains very close, and Independent Dean Barkley is still running third.7:20 a.m.
• Political TV ad spending hitting crescendo
  With election races in the final stretch, voters can expect to see plenty of political TV ads leading up to next Tuesday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck, who's been tracking how much is being spent on television commercials in the Twin Cities.7:25 a.m.
• Clinton stumps for Franken
  About 4,000 people wildly cheered Bill Clinton who made, what he said, was a "heart felt" spiel for sending Al Franken to Washington.7:40 a.m.
• U of M marks 100 years of mortuary science training
  In the early days at the U of M, the field was dominated by men. But the profession is now more popular among women.7:45 a.m.

National Public Radio Stories

• Goosebumps And Guffaws In Stine's 'HorrorLand'
  Can a children's author strike gold twice? R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series sold more than 300 million copies in the 1990s. Now, he's hoping to revisit that success with Goosebumps: HorrorLand.
• Iraq Seeking Doctors To Rebuild Health System
  The war in Iraq has driven out much of the country's intellectual capital, including engineers, administrators and doctors. The health care system has been hit particularly hard, and the Health Ministry is offering high pay and protection to help bring doctors back to local Iraqi hospitals.
• Argentina To Nationalize Pensions
  The global economic slowdown means resource-rich South America doesn't need to produce as much oil, soy or copper. That's hurt Argentina particularly hard because it's been used to high prices for its exports. Now, the government is nationalizing nearly $30 billion in pensions. Critics say it's because officials want to raid the system for much-needed cash.
• The Good And Bad Of A GM-Chrysler Merger
  Analysts say the cost of a merger between General Motors and Chrysler could be huge — the loss of at least 50,000 jobs. But they say if the companies don't merge, the economic damage could be even worse.
• The Sunny Side Of Financial Regulation
  Since the financial crisis began, the Securities and Exchange Commission and members of Congress have been examining the financial regulatory environment. Some people in the financial industry seem to be excited about the idea of new regulations, which they say could lead to more business and more jobs.
• Blunder May Cost Rep. Bachmann Minnesota Race
  Freshman Rep. Michele Bachmann seemed to be on a sure path for reelection. But the Minnesota Republican made headlines by suggesting Barack Obama and other members of Congress may be anti-American. Since then, her election prospects have taken a sharp turn for the worse.
• One Weekend To Go Before Election Day
  The presidential election is four days away. Polls indicate Barack Obama is leading John McCain. Is there anything that could happen between now and Tuesday that could change the dynamic in the race?
• Kosher Slaughterhouse Former Manager Arrested
  U.S. immigration agents have arrested a former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa on immigration charges. He faces charges related to the company's hiring of illegal immigrants, including aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft.
• John The Candidate, Joe The Plumber
  Republican presidential hopeful John McCain knows that Ohio is critical to winning Tuesday's presidential election. But with four days to go, McCain won't have time to enjoy the fall foliage as he makes a two-day bus tour through the Buckeye State. Joe Wurzelbacher of Ohio, known as Joe the Plumber, made some appearances with McCain Thursday.
• Obama Swings Through Battleground States
  With four days to go until Tuesday's presidential election, Democratic nominee Barack Obama is not slowing down. He campaigned in three battleground states Thursday. He began the day in Florida, went on to Virginia and finished with a late-night rally at the University of Missouri.
• Guild To Distribute Unclaimed Residuals
  The Screen Actors Guild is attempting to distribute $25 million in unclaimed residuals. It's launched an advertising campaign called "Get Your Money." Some 66,000 people are entitled to unclaimed residuals from past performances.
• Fragile Cease-Fire In Goma, Congo
  Living in parts of eastern Congo means fleeing from place to place, to try to stay one step ahead of warfare. A rebellion against the government led to fighting this week near refugee camps. That forced people who were already displaced to flee. A fragile cease-fire is in place, and some refugees are beginning to return to their homes.
• Dealer Hopes GM Stock Will Lure Customers
  Slumping sales mean car dealers have to come up with new ways move vehicles. Jim Coleman Cadillac in Bethesda, Md., is not only offering generous financing — the dealership will throw in 100 shares of GM stock. With GM shares crawling near their 50-year low, that may seem like a bum deal. But the dealer's general sales manager says people aren't as interested in exactly what the dollar amount is. Instead, they are interested in investing in an American company.
• Election Campaign Ad Confusion
  Just days before the election, a state senator in Tennessee unleashed an attack ad. The only problem, the ad attacked her opponent in the 2004 election. It was a mix-up by her media company. Republican Diane Black quickly apologized to the woman she beat four years ago.
• Voting Could Get You Free Food
  A corporation is offering to pay for your vote. It's not really a scandal. Krispy Kreme isn't asking how you voted. Employees just want to see your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day. Voters get a free star-shaped doughnut. Ben and Jerry's wanted to do something similar. But the company says some state laws may prohibit it. So it's giving free scoops of ice cream to everybody, regardless of whether they voted.

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