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craig furguson

Minneapolis, MN
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2 years 38 weeks

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Posted on 10/05/11 at 11:17 am in response to New report shows dramatic differences in lives of Minneapolis residents of color, whites

"Victoria Wilson says: Since there is a consensus that mixed-income schools place a lighter burden on the public school system with more favorable results for the least advantaged, I would be interested to see the graduation rates for affluent kids in mixed-income schools versus affluent schools." I agree, that would be interesting.

Posted on 10/05/11 at 11:22 am in response to New report shows dramatic differences in lives of Minneapolis residents of color, whites

Wait a minute... White students have a higher graduation rate than higher-income students. Does that mean it's not all about money?

Posted on 10/05/11 at 02:39 pm in response to New report shows dramatic differences in lives of Minneapolis residents of color, whites

"Wait a minute... White students have a higher graduation rate than higher-income students. Does that mean it's not all about money? "

Yes - it could be about racism as well."

Or something else. Not all minority kids have the same outcome. In the burbs the Asian kids joke about being held to "Asian Standards"

Posted on 09/27/11 at 01:13 pm in response to Long-running Vikings stadium debate could drag on for years yet

"Despite his belief that the Vikings are a statewide asset that should have the state as a public financial partner, Stenglein suspects that in the end, Hennepin County will again have to step into the breach." You go Mark, I live in Ramsey and don't want to pay the vikings. And what about the UofM stepping up and taking care of the indigent? What's to stop the indigent from walking across the Washington ave foot bridge now, besides the light rail construction? The U isn't going to volunteer...

Posted on 09/26/11 at 12:53 pm in response to Tough economic times -- and no state planning agency

The MN Office of Budget and Management hasn't posted the quarterly employee numbers since early 2010 (look under Citizen Information). For a walk down memory lane, look at the MN Planning Crime information, last updated in 2000 but still online. I remember doing some research there when they were breaking it up, it looked like a disorganized ghost town. We can cut all the analysts to save money and rely on gut decisions.

Posted on 09/26/11 at 07:18 am in response to End of newspapers is closer than you think

OK, you proved your point. I went straight for the Colts cheerleading photos. So much more interesting that economic news lately : )

Posted on 09/22/11 at 01:58 pm in response to Homeowners cheer Fed's 'Operation Twist'; Wall Street, not so much

I refinanced at 4.875 a year and one-half ago on the assumption that rates were going to rise. Mortgage companies actually charge and make you jump through many hoops even if you have a perfect credit rating and equity. I can't imagine that there are many people left who could refinance but haven't yet.

Posted on 09/22/11 at 01:53 pm in response to Affluent suburbs challenge Twin Cities' unique tax-base sharing law

I've heard that Bloomington is St. Paul's largest taxpayer.

Posted on 09/19/11 at 02:34 pm in response to Union Depot project: Another development flop in St. Paul?

The only thing that has been recently successful in the Union Depot was the Titanic Exhibit. $243 million is a crazy number for two generally late Amtrak trains and a light rail stop.

Posted on 09/19/11 at 02:36 pm in response to Vikings lose again, defying all odds and logic

New stadium anyone? Bueller?