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Cravaack gave big raises on his way out the door
D.C. Dispatches

Cravaack gave big raises on his way out the door

By Devin Henry | 04/01/13

WASHINGTON — Chip Cravaack bumped up salary spending by 80 percent after he lost re-election, according to a Star Tribune report.

Christian Science Monitor

Business, labor reach immigration deal on guest workers. Will it stand?

By Brad Knickerbocker | 04/01/13

The US Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO have reached a deal on guest workers as a part of comprehensive immigration reform. That was a major issue, but more remain including border security and a pathway to citizenship.

'Walk-up music'? Minnesota politicians offer their choices
Politics & Policy

'Walk-up music'? Minnesota politicians, just in time for baseball, offer their choices

By Doug Grow | 04/01/13

As a tribute to baseball and politics, MinnPost asked a cross section of politicos what song they’d want played when they step to the microphone.

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Business

After the sugar soda wars: Are breakfast cereals next?

By Tim Sturrock | 04/01/13

Despite health warnings, companies are optimistic that sugary cereals will remain popular.

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 3/29

By Tom Nehil | 03/29/13

Duluth–Minneapolis train moving forward, perspectives on Vikings stadium perspectives, a small-town pork chop feed and more.

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Cityscape

Isaiah, a coalition of congregations, reminds us foreclosure crisis is not over

By Marlys Harris | 03/29/13

The group hopes to prod the Legislature into passing a bill of rights for people whose houses are in foreclosure.

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Politics & Policy

Same-sex marriage opponents link gays to Nazis — again

By Beth Hawkins | 03/29/13

Minnesota for Marriage appears to have repeated a PR blunder that landed its chairman in hot water. 

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D.C. Dispatches

Ethics office probing Bachmann has tense relationship with House members

By Devin Henry | 03/29/13

WASHINGTON — The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating Michele Bachmann,  heading down the long road of congressional ethics enforcement.

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MinnClips

Ananya Dance Theatre raises political awareness through dance

By The UpTake | 03/29/13

Ananya Dance Theatre's performances are about more than entertainment. Their purpose is to make you think.

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

A tomato on the seder plate

Theoblogy
By Tony Jones | 03/29/13

How many American Christian families will pray for the peace of Islam on Easter Sunday? Very few, I’m guessing.