Community Voices
Do we reward Minnesota politicians who make deals?
Real leaders possess the mental toughness to withstand attacks and focus on getting results.
Liz Fedor
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Politics & Policy
At St. John’s/St. Ben’s, a politically diverse group will watch State of the Union together
Members of United Politics “took it upon ourselves to, as our slogan says, ‘burst our bubbles’ and ‘end the echo,’ says co-founder Brendan Klein.
Community Voices
What is journalism’s role in the age of social media?
We need to understand each other and have common facts before we can tackle community problems. Social media is not a substitute for real journalism in a functioning democracy.
Community Voices
Will the Trump tide spur Klobuchar to enter the governor’s race?
With the GOP in charge in Washington, the governorship may be a better political platform from which to govern, and it would position Klobuchar for a national ticket in the coming years.
Community Voices
Without preaching, nun and priest show us how to live purposeful lives
How they conduct their lives demonstrates the power of positive attitudes, living in supportive communities, practicing a religious faith, sharing wisdom and challenging your brain with new ideas.
Community Voices
Minnesota’s new profile requires changes in strategy
Minnesota’s future economic health is closely linked with doing a much better job of educating and employing communities of color.
Business
Delta-Northwest merger becomes financial juggernaut
If you examine the Delta-Northwest merger through a Minnesota lens, it’s apparent that key fears of consolidation critics haven’t been realized.
MinnPost Asks
‘Button-down maverick’ owner leads St. Paul Saints to new stadium, playoffs
Marv Goldklang says of the Saints’ three owners: “I call myself chairman, I call Mike president. Bill is director of fun.”
Twin Cities Business
Why Hubbard Radio just bought a stake in the country’s biggest podcasting network
The three-year-old PodcastOne offers more than 200 podcasts, by everyone from sportscaster Dan Patrick to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of “Jersey Shore” fame.
Community Voices
Will complex social problems force Minnesota nonprofits to change?
Key strategies could change the dynamic of the funder-grantee relationship and allow nonprofit organizations to be more effective in carrying out their missions.