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Community Voices

A mandate or a rejection? Lessons from the 2012 elections

By David Schultz | 11/07/12

Neither Democrats nor Republicans should assume that the election returns mean the public is happy with them.

Minnesotans on marriage: 'Love is bigger than government'
Politics & Policy

Minnesotans on marriage: 'Love is bigger than government'

By Beth Hawkins | 11/07/12

“This conversation does not end tonight," said Richard Carlbom of Minnesotans United. "It’s only just beginning.”

Kurt Bills' concession speech
D.C. Dispatches

What happens now in Congress?

By Devin Henry | 11/07/12

Congress’s first post-election task begins next week, when lawmakers return to Washington to address a series of deep spending cuts and tax increases set to take affect.

MSP drawing
The Stroll

MSP visuals: From floor mosaics to hidden gems

By Andy Sturdevant | 11/07/12

Where there is regional flavoring, it tends to be of the North Woods high kitsch variety, which makes for a somewhat jarring visual experience.

Farmers in field
Community Voices

Catholic Bishops engaged in overreaching philanthropic behavior in case of Land Stewardship Project

By Trista Harris, Kate Eubank, Susan Raffo and Lee Roper-Batker | 11/07/12

We believe the CCHD has encroached on aspects of community life that fall outside of the appropriate role of a financial supporter of community organizations.

Early voting reports: long lines and hour-long waits
Politics & Policy

Early voting reports: long lines and hour-long waits

By James Nord | 11/06/12

There are conflicting predictions of whether Minnesota’s voter turnout will dip slightly or stay on par with the 2008 presidential race turnout.

3 crazy ideas to lure people to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
Cityscape

3 crazy ideas to lure people to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul

By Marlys Harris | 11/06/12

City centers are struggling, so here are a few of my more off-the-wall ideas for bringing in the mobs. 

Mark Mallman
MinnClips

Live on Radio K: Mark Mallman performs 'Dirty Dishes'

By Tom Nehil | 11/06/12

The song is from Mallman's latest album, 'Double Silhouette.'

What to look for in Minnesota's congressional races
D.C. Dispatches

What to look for in Minnesota's congressional races

By Devin Henry | 11/06/12

Tuesday's slate of congressional contests contains one toss-up race, but parties are looking to pull upsets elsewhere.

Minnesota music hall of fame
Artscape

MN Music Hall of Fame named; updates on orchestra lockouts

By Pamela Espeland | 11/06/12

ALSO: Penumbra to offer 3 benefit performances; MN Opera commissions "Manchurian Candidate"; '2012: The Musical' to open; and more.