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Rep. Collin Peterson and Gov. Mark Dayton

Why Mark Dayton is so cautious about pitching Amazon

In going after Amazon's HQ2, Dayton has displayed a level of reticence that is at odds with his long history of courting companies to Minnesota.

Politics & Policy The five leading St. Paul mayoral candidates just did a 'Shark Tank'-like pitch to voters. Here's what they said. By Peter Callaghan \| 09/20/17	Eric Black Ink How evangelical Republicans brought themselves to vote for Donald Trump By Eric Black \| 09/20/17
Earth Journal U.S. burns through wildland firefighting budget, and the season may yet worsen By Ron Meador \| 09/20/17	Artscape Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns; Art & Artists Celebration at Franconia By Pamela Espeland \| 09/20/17
Second Opinion Increase in obesity rate among Minnesota's youth has slowed, report finds By Susan Perry \| 09/20/17	Mental Health & Addiction Daylong Zen workshop is designed to help working professionals find their inner calm By Andy Steiner \| 09/20/17

Community Voices

Hispanic heritage in Minnesota: a story of perseverance

By Henry Jiménez | 09/20/17

Take time during Hispanic Heritage Month to better understand your neighbors and reflect on the similarities and differences that make us stronger as a whole.

Eric Black Ink

Trump at the U.N.: Follow my lead or stay out of my way

By Eric Black | 09/19/17

President Donald Trump this morning embarrassed himself and the United States with an arrogant rant at the United Nations.

Education

How much influence do Twin Cities mayors have on education?

By Erin Hinrichs | 09/19/17

Many still expect the mayor to be a champion of equity and excellence in education. The mayor is, after all, the city’s most public-facing official, equipped with a tremendous amount of social capital.

Community Sketchbook

Day of the Dead: Exhibition sheds light on rituals that honor ancestors

By Jim Walsh | 09/19/17

The show "explores contemporary expressions and traditional elements related to Day of the Dead, intertwined with social justice issues that affect the Latinx community."

Sports

Of course Paul Molitor has done enough to retain his job as Twins manager. But that may not matter.

By Pat Borzi | 09/19/17

The question isn’t whether Molitor deserves to be back as manager next year. The question is whether his bosses, Derek Falvey and Thad Levine, dare fire him if the Twins make the playoffs this year.

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MinnPost Picks: on Bobby 'the Brain' Heenan, Laurel Canyon, and the contentious physics of Wiffle ball

By MinnPost staff | 09/19/17

Our weekly roundup of great stories from around the web, as recommended by MinnPost staff and contributing journalists.

The Glean

Judge tosses Minnesota photographers' suit over gay weddings

By Brian Lambert | 05:59 am

Plus: Six staffers leave Hodges mayoral campaign; Gov. Mark Dayton said he can't get HHS Secretary Tom Price on the phone; the President of Finland is visiting Minnesota; and more.

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Politics & Policy The five leading St. Paul mayoral candidates just did a 'Shark Tank'-like pitch to voters. Here's what they said. By Peter Callaghan \| 09/20/17	Eric Black Ink How evangelical Republicans brought themselves to vote for Donald Trump By Eric Black \| 09/20/17
Earth Journal U.S. burns through wildland firefighting budget, and the season may yet worsen By Ron Meador \| 09/20/17	Artscape Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns; Art & Artists Celebration at Franconia By Pamela Espeland \| 09/20/17
Second Opinion Increase in obesity rate among Minnesota's youth has slowed, report finds By Susan Perry \| 09/20/17	Mental Health & Addiction Daylong Zen workshop is designed to help working professionals find their inner calm By Andy Steiner \| 09/20/17

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Why Mark Dayton is so cautious about pitching Amazon

The five leading St. Paul mayoral candidates just did a 'Shark Tank'-like pitch to voters. Here's what they said.

How evangelical Republicans brought themselves to vote for Donald Trump

U.S. burns through wildland firefighting budget, and the season may yet worsen

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns; Art & Artists Celebration at Franconia

Increase in obesity rate among Minnesota's youth has slowed, report finds

Daylong Zen workshop is designed to help working professionals find their inner calm

Hispanic heritage in Minnesota: a story of perseverance

Trump at the U.N.: Follow my lead or stay out of my way

How much influence do Twin Cities mayors have on education?

Day of the Dead: Exhibition sheds light on rituals that honor ancestors

Of course Paul Molitor has done enough to retain his job as Twins manager. But that may not matter.

MinnPost Picks: on Bobby 'the Brain' Heenan, Laurel Canyon, and the contentious physics of Wiffle ball

The Glean

Judge tosses Minnesota photographers' suit over gay weddings

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