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Scrapbooking store closes

Scrapbooking company attempts fresh start after bankruptcy

The Antioch Company, the parent company of St. Cloud-based Creative Memories, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November. Creative Memories, the scrapbooking pioneer, is optimistic about its fresh start as it leaves its debt behind. But scrapbook industry analysts say it's going to be a tough challenge in light of growing competition and a decline in the scrapbooking market.

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News Cut with Bob CollinsWhat happens when the cameras stop rolling?
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Bee Vang with Clint Eastwood

'Gran Torino' a movie made in Minnesota, almost

The new Clint Eastwood movie, "Gran Torino," was shot in Detroit. But the heart of the film was born in Minneapolis. The film has launched the career of screenwriter and Twin Cities native Nick Schenk.
Invasive species

More species invasions feared for Great Lakes

Dozens of foreign species could spread across the Great Lakes in coming years despite policies designed to keep them out, causing significant environmental and economic damage, a federal report says.

Bus breakdown snarls rush hour traffic

A Minneapolis city bus broke down tonight during rush hour causing a delay on Interstate 94 that backed up traffic for miles.

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Electionwise™
Electionwise is a weekly podcast that presents thoughtful answers to listener questions about democratic processes, elections and voting.

 What does it feel like to be a "lame duck?"
Like other lame ducks, we want to cram a lot into our last five minutes. (4:36s)

Why can you vote without showing ID?
If you're registered to vote in Minnesota, all you have to do is sign your name and head to the ballot box. But some other states now require a photo ID. (5:27s)
Policast™
Each weekday Policast™ brings you highlights of Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning political coverage, hosted by political editor Mike Mulcahy.

 Policast for Jan. 8, 2009
Catching up on the Senate recount (8:06s)

Policast for Jan. 5, 2009
Norm Coleman's possible legal strategy; Legislature convenes tomorrow with bug budget hole (9:17s)
Midmorning
Every weekday host Kerri Miller welcomes guests and audience members for lively, in-depth discussions of news events, issues, the arts and more. Speedcasts are also available; listen to each hour's discussion in half the time!

 Hour 1
Obama, Congress weigh options on the economy
Economists are torn about what kind of spending or tax cuts will have meaningful results for economic recovery. Two economists evaluate Obama's economic stimulus plan and weigh the concern for record deficit spending. (Broadcast 01/08/2009) (52:41s)

 Hour 2
Obama to outline his plans for economic recovery
Live coverage of President-elect Barack Obama's address on the economy. Obama will be delivering the speech at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. (Broadcast 01/08/2009) (59:12s)
Grammar Grater™
Grammar Grater is a weekly podcast about English words, grammar and usage for the Information Age.

 Episode 79: Our New Year's Special
Grammar Grater celebrates the New Year by talking a little about the apostrophe and by discussing the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne" with Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr. Cory Busse and Amy Ault sing "Auld Lang Syne" and Bob Barnes plays the tune on accordion. (6:47s)
Jet Streaming
Every week Jet Streaming brings an insider's look at the weather and climatology. It's everything you wanted to know about the weather, but were afraid to ask.

 Jet Streaming for Wednesday, January 7
The 2008 sun beamed the fewest sunspots in nearly a century over planet Earth. Space weather expert Doug Biesecker tells us what happened and what we can expect in 2009. Plus, political change here on Earth means climate change action is coming soon. David Wascow of Oxfam America tells us what to expect in 2009 and beyond. And get a bird's eye view of all things weather with our Website of the Week from NOAA at www.noaawatch.gov (25:49s)
In the Loop
Supplement your Loop-fix with the LoopCast, a weekly dose of insight and humor from the radio show "In The Loop." We've got gems from the cutting room floor, featured feedback from our audience, and deeply enlightening chit-chat we promise will make your portable audio player even cooler than it already is.

 ITL Story Slam: Bonus Reel!
Four more goodies from our recent Story Slam: "Festive Indigestion." Sarah Martin, Gabe Heller, Courtney McLean, and Jake Weismann. Back next week with an all-new In The Loop! (35:03s)

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