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ALSO: Orgy case settled; a reprieve for Denny Hecker; a bad web day for the Star Tribune.
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It’s the end of the decade, and Minnesota is on a few lists
PLUS: Bachmann and the war on Christmas; Pawlenty in Newsweek; Favre/Childress exchange “heated”?
How much political hyperbole is too much?
PLUS: Grayson and Bachmann rhetoric, Pawlenty on the run, and Mall of America Field?
And then there was a click
And then there was a click
By Eric Black
St. Paul schools superintendent on news she’s a candidate for Texas job: No comment; ask them
After word got out today that St.
TheThreeJudges will make law
One more quick thought on the pending decision by the Three Judge election contest panel on the 19 categories of voter/election official mistakes that might or might not disqualify a ballot, (which I steal directly from my last conversation with Ram
Many much more messed up Senate elections than Minnesota’s
As Minnesotans wonder how long it will be before they have two U.S. senators, I’ve been wondering how long any such situation has ever dragged on and why.
The Era of Obamaism
Much has been made of the historic nature of Barack Obama’s inauguration as the first African-American president. Centuries of Americans have literally fought for this moment to occur.
Best Buy
Best Buy, Inc. (BBY)
By Trevor Born
Fortune 500 rank: 66
Founder: Richard SchulzeCEO: Bradbury AndersonHeadquarters:7601 Penn Ave. S.
Election controversies common in sports world, too
By Steve Aschburner | Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
You think there are political shenanigans leading up to the nation’s Election Day?
Bachmann’s anti-Obama comments could affect close 6th District race
Analysis by Doug Grow | Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 Since Congresswoman Michele Bachmann questioned Barack Obama’s patriotism on national television Friday, donations from across the country have poured into the campaign of her opponent, El Tinklenberg.
Can the economy be too stable?
Believe it or not, one of the most striking facts about the U.S. economy over the past 25 years has been the relative stability it has enjoyed — until all hell broke loose the last few months.
Author learns when not to yield in matters of race
Two men are walking toward each other on a narrow sidewalk. One is Asian and one is white. Who steps aside to let the other pass?
Can there be too much theater at once?
Can there be too much theater at once? Maybe so. There certainly is more going on right now than one person can hope to see.
How and why the Republicans will win
The presidential election of 2008 is virtually a dead heat. It’s baffling to many of the political pundits, as well as to laymen who closely follow this election.
Too crowded at the Fair? Read all about it instead
Last year, 1,681,678 Minnesotans attended the State Fair. That means 3,485,423 stayed home. So, which bunch had the better idea?
How to sell vodka
If you believe that alcohol lubricates creativity, then it’s no surprise that Dean Phillips has quietly emerged as one of the more innovative marketers in the Twin Cities.
More events best forgotten, and a host of other comments
Even during a holiday week, lots of MinnPost readers found time to comment on topics ranging from offshore oil drilling to the Chinese Olympics, Iran, Iraq — and a slew of nominations for 150 Minnesota moments to forget…
School funding, polls and drug trafficking prompt comments
Among the topics stirring MinnPost readers to comment recently were education funding, poll results, the dismal state of the Timberwolves and Red Lake drug trafficking. Here are some examples…
Senate race, Garnett, Carter among comment topics
The Franken vs.
