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MN Senate’s discussion of violating the Minneapolis City Charter for a Vikings stadium

The Deets
By Ed Kohler | 09:13 am

Amendments during the Senate Vikings stadium debate led to an interesting discussion over whether the state should force Minneapolis to spend sales taxes raised in Minneapolis on a Vikings stadium.

Making 'home' better: Leverage art, culture, creativity, diversity

By Erik Takeshita | 05:00 am

As we bask in the glory of national kudos for best this and best that, let’s rededicate ourselves to making sure Minneapolis-St. Paul continues to have a place high on those lists for many years to come.

Bills comes due

Mr. Dilettante's Neighborhood
By Mark Heuring | 05/23/12

I didn't endorse anyone, because my view didn't particularly matter. I would have ranked Kurt Bills third of the three contenders.

Héctor García
Community Voices

To improve its economy, Minnesota should focus attention on global opportunities

By Héctor García | 05/23/12

There is an option of increasing revenues from enhanced innovation and productivity, from more exports of products and services as well as from foreign tourism, clientele and investment.

Minnesota Blog Cabin

The Democratic internal bleeding conundrum

mnpACT! Progressive Political Blog
By Dave Mindeman | 05/22/12

It never ceases to amaze me how Democrats can continue this capacity to sabotage themselves in every conceivable way.

Community Voices

The perils of parking — and the price of getting it wrong

By Brandon Ferdig | 05/22/12

It damages city/citizen relations when people get ticketed for laws they never had the reasonable chance to know existed.

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

A Minnesota politician and writer shares his insights on 'The Dakota War, a Clash of Cultures'

Minnesota Prairie Roots
By Audrey Kletscher Helbling | 05/21/12

“What happened in 1862 (in Minnesota) is largely ignored by historians,” Urdahl said, adding that the U.S.-Dakota War “gets scant attention and deserves more.”

Stacy Becker
Community Voices

Human Capital Performance Bonds: Breaking the human-services mold

By Stacy Becker | 05/21/12

A pilot program makes Minnesota the first state to officially recognize that nonprofits create financial value that can be captured and used to fund services.

Minnesota Blog Cabin

MN Blog Cabin Roundup: 5/18

By Tom Nehil | 05/18/12

More stadium reaction, an expensive speeding ticket, and an amazing moth photo.

Minnesota Blog Cabin

American cheese, indeed: examining the trademarks

Duets Blog
By Dan Kelly | 05/18/12

Research into American Cheese trademarks, including one held by Minnesot Ag giant Cargill.

Community Voices

Women will always need access to safe, legal abortions

By Linnea House | 05/18/12

Two bills that Gov. Mark Dayton recently vetoed are part of the “incremental approach” to restricting a woman’s right to choose.

Minnesota Blog Cabin

The vulnerable heart of machismo

Neorenaissance
By Shawn Lawrence Otto | 05/17/12

Shawn Otto reviews 'Cures for Hunger,' a new memoir of growing up out from Minneapolis-based Milkweed Editions.

Eric Bergeson
Community Voices

Nursing homes deserve the fees that would-be heirs often want

By Eric Bergeson | 05/17/12

Sometimes it is offspring salivating over their parents' wealth who become the most infuriated at the cost of nursing-home care.

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