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Republican delegates get ready to hear from Palin

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
On the third day of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, the political rhetoric has ramped up, and Sen. John McCain's pick for Vice President is getting set to address the delegates. As part of our special convention coverage,



Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
About 50 female Republicans gathered at the Mall of America Tuesday for a fashion show and fundraiser for battered women.

Police use tear gas as 10 arrested in clashes

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
A march for poor people's rights and an impromptu appearance by the band Rage Against the Machine ended with police firing teargas, bean bag guns and concussion grenades.

Two veterans reflect on military's policy on gays

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Don't ask, don't tell has been law for gay men and women in the military since the Clinton administration. Two gay veterans talk about how the policy has affected their lives.

Bush gives McCain a boost on national security

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
It was supposed to be President Bush's glorymoment in his party's spotlight. Instead, Bush's brief appearance Tuesday at the RepublicanNational Convention in Minnesota was essentially a footnote.

Thousands cheer on Ron Paul in Minneapolis

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Supporters of former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul gathered across the river in downtown Minneapolis for their own convention.

Police charge 8 anarchists with terrorism-related felony; attorney says charges are 'scary' and overblown

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Police say the RNC Welcoming Committee, a group of self-described anarchists, plotted to burn vehicles, spear police with poles, and even discussed kidnapping delegates. An attorney for the defendants says charging the activists with terrorism is "an abuse of the

McCain chats with volunteers in Minneapolis

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Sen. John McCain visited with volunteers making "comfort packages" for hurricane victims. McCain arrived in Minnesota shortly before noon today and was greeted by his family and that of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

RNC speakers make their case for McCain

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Three GOP heavyweights make their cases for Sen. John McCain as the best presidential candidate from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.

Free speech doesn't draw a crowd

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
You don't have to have credentials to speak to delegates at the Republican National Convention this week. That's because the city of St. Paul a free speech venue, called the open forum stage.

What Minnesota delegates want to hear from Palin's speech

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
Anticipation is growing for vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC tonight. Minnesota delegates have been talking about what the Alaska governor needs to accomplish tonight to appeal to a wider national audience.

Pawlenty opens up on VP hunt that went another way

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
After deflecting questions about vicepresidential jockeying for weeks, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty acknowledged for the first time how close he came to being John McCain's running mate.

Minneapolis Golf Club settles case with girl hurt by drain

03.09.2008 22:07    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minneapolis Golf Club says ithas reached an $8 million settlement with the family of AbigailTaylor, the 6-year-old girl who was fatally wounded by a swimmingpool drain.

Central corridor applies for federal funding

03.09.2008 22:05    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Central Corridor light rail project reaches a milestone this week as the Metropolitan Council is expected to formally request funding from the federal government.

Mixed results for 4 a.m. bars in Twin Cities

03.09.2008 22:05    minnesota.publicradio.org
Some bars staying open until 4 a.m. this week say they think it will be worth the extra costs, but others say traffic has been slow.

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