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Obama mixes offense and defense during a friendly Cannon Falls town hall meeting | By James Nord | Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 | On the offensive, he openly criticized his GOP presidential opponents and the Republican members of Congress while also defending the role of government. Reuters/Jason Reed | Click here to read the story
Bachmann and her unfounded claim that Iran planned to divide up Iraq | By Eric Black | Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 | The tale offers a case study of one of Michele Bachmann’s signature traits: saying things she can’t back up and wiggling through the ensuing questions without ever acknowledging the falsehood. REUTERS/Jim Young | Click here to read the story
History, popular art and taste: ’30 Minutes or Less’ and ‘The Devil’s Double’ | By Max Sparber | Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 | But what of “The Devil’s Double,” which tells the true story of Latif Yahia, who was pressed into service as a body double for Uday Hussein, the psychotic son of Saddam Hussein? MinnPost photo of Coco Mault in front of the standee for “The Devil’s Double” by Max Sparber | Click here to read the story
From ethnic turmoil to vibrant diversity, trio helped Pelican Rapids transform its culture | By Sharon Schmickle | Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 | Call it presumptuous or call it courageous. These three women – young mothers at the time — adopted a cause with the backing of little more than a moral mandate. MinnPost photo of Dianne Kimm, Johanna Christianson and Joan Jarvis Ellison by Sharon Schmickle | Click here to read the story
What does the debt deal mean for Minnesota? Nothing good | By Steven Dornfeld | Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 | More state budget shortfalls, huge cuts in social programs and higher costs for local governments are likely in Minnesota. Chart source: CBPP analysis | Click here to read the story
‘Jobs’ are back on the front burner for governor and legislators | By James Nord | Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 | Even though budget politics overshadowed last session, some little-noticed job-friendly measures did get passed. Now, Gov. Dayton and GOP lawmakers are ramping up new efforts. CORBIS/Robert McIntosh | Click here to read the story
Three cherry cocktails | By Max Sparber | Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 | There have been a lot of cherry-flavored cocktails popping up around town, and it occurs to me that there is no really classic cherry drink. MinnPost photos by Max Sparber and Coco Mault | Click here to read the story