The Iran treaty: a strategic consideration
Instant criticism from Republicans of the deal is a failure to look at the bigger picture.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Minnesota Blog Cabin was a column that featured the best work by bloggers from around Minnesota. It ran from 2008 until 2016.
Why aren’t the best and brightest flocking to the Minnesota Legislature?
Just check out the job description.
There are no sanctuary cities in the United States
It is true that sometimes noncitizens who are accused of crimes don’t face a trial or sentence in the United States. But it’s ICE’s own practices – not community policing policies – which are to blame.
Working the land In Shakopee
Decades have passed since I detasseled corn, walked beans, hoed the sprawling family garden. Yet, if I look close enough, I see dirt still tracing the creases of my palms.
Donald Trump: America’s Jesse Ventura moment?
Americans of the liberal persuasion should heed the lesson of Minnesota: Sometimes, just sometimes, the long shot hits the target.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 7/10
Getting money out of politics; what’s wrong with the Bottineau light rail line; what Jeb Bush really meant; privatizing public housing; and more.
Beware the ‘right hook’: safe cycling and experience
People don’t always do what they’re supposed to do, and it can get other people killed on occasion.
Confronting the carp conundrum on the St. Croix
Public meetings starting this week will discuss plans to protect the St. Croix River from invasive species.
On commissioner raises and government excellence
Farther down the org chart is where the problem resides and the need exists.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 7/2
Reflections on freedom and gay marriage; six reasons biking is the best; why you should trust your home inspector; and more.
New parking rules not ready for North Minneapolis implementation
While the new rules may benefit other parts of the city, North Minneapolis deserves an exemption.
Hey Jews: be louder, be prouder
Our Jewish community, synagogues and organizations need to step beyond supporting LGBTQ people in queer spaces and genuinely celebrate Pride in Jewish spaces.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 6/19
A Minnesotan explains his decision to move to Wisconsin; a cyclist explains why she’s done wearing a helmet; a photographer explains why you should visit Pine Island; and more.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 6/5
Upzoning Minneapolis; why the soccer stadium should pay taxes; checking in with a small Minnesota turkey farm; and more.
Stop honking at me and support bike infrastructure
I’m not trying to be in your way. Like you, I’m just trying to go somewhere.
Bison coming back to public prairie in Afton
The bison arrive on Saturday, June 6th during an event that’s open to the public.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 5/29
Environmental agenda for the special session; what it’s like for farmers when animals get sick and die; a call for real leadership at the U; and more.
One weird trick for building successful mass-transit projects
The Twin Cities has two successful and two unsuccessful recent examples of transit projects. What’s the difference?
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 5/22
Relative safety of different transportation modes; meet the Twins’ official scorekeeper; Mondale on the St. Croix; and more.
A Q&A with the man who built the Hiawatha Line trains — out of Lego
Steve Demlow is a member of the Greater Midwest Lego Train Club and a software engineer at 3M.
