Child sex abuse: ‘Operation Sunflower’ highlights new efforts to get predators
The same day this week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of 245 people accused of exploiting and abusing children, a tip alerted authorities to arrest one more...
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Instagram misstep is latest attempt to 'monetize' online users' data
You see the Internet as a source of news, entertainment and connection with the world.The Internet sees you as data to be sliced, diced and sold in as many ways as possible.That dual role — consumer on...
View ArticlePoll: Spike in Palestinian support for military operations against Israel
Palestinian support for military operations against Israel has registered its most significant jump in 10 years, spurred by the recent Gaza conflict, ongoing Israeli settlement expansion, and...
View ArticleIndia: Five men accused of gang rape of Indian student appear in Delhi court
Five men accused in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi have appeared in Delhi's the Metropolitan Magistrates' Court for a pre-trial hearing.However, the magistrate hearing the...
View ArticleGun owners push back: a former Marine's letter to Dianne Feinstein
Talk of reviving an assault weapons ban and creating a national gun registry in the wake of theNewtown, Conn., school massacre is touching a deep nerve in America, epitomized this week by debate over a...
View ArticleObama hints at big debt-ceiling brawl, but can he win this one?
President Obama said Saturday that he's willing to compromise with Republicans on taxes and spending cuts in coming months, but will not budge on honoring America's obligations as the national debt...
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2012 MinnPost year-end campaign looking good — so far
MinnPost’s membership revenues continued to grow in 2012, thanks to a promising year-end campaign.We have received more than 300 end-of-year donations so far, totaling over $45,000. Gifts have ranged...
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Next generation, waiting: The long-term effects of youth unemployment
Barataria There has been little doubt that employment has been improving in the US. From the trough three years ago 5M jobs have been created. That’s not enough to fill the 12M or so that need to be...
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Minnesota's newest congressperson, Rep. Rick Nolan, appears on 'Face the Nation'
Minnesota's newest member of Congress, Rep. Rick Nolan of the 8th District, appeared on CBS News'"Face the Nation" over the weekend, where he discussed the need to change the culture in Washington if...
View ArticlePresident Kaler responds to press allegations of U of M 'bloat'
Just after Christmas the Grinch paid a visit to University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. On the last Friday of the year, the Wall Street Journal carried a front-page story singling out the...
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Game-changing strategy for GOP: Run a woman for governor
There are rumblings in the Republican Party that it may be time for a conservative woman to run for governor.It’s no coincidence that the discussions are taking place as Republicans cast about to...
View ArticleRelief evident in St. Paul, as NHL hockey is set to return after long lockout
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman wasted no time Sunday lauding the announcement that the NHL owners and players expect to return to action after ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement.Said...
View ArticlePap tests are being both overused and underused, according to the CDC
Many women are being screened for cervical cancer when they don’t need it, while many other women who should be screened are failing to receive the test.Those are the troubling findings from a pair of...
View ArticleMinnesota Legislature’s budget priority overshadows other big policy issues
The Minnesota Legislature begins its work Tuesday with a wide-ranging policy agenda, but all of those topics — including transportation, health care changes and bonding — will be overshadowed by the...
View ArticleMinnesota Council on Foundations expects grants to increase 2% in 2013
Grantmakers in Minnesota plan to give 2 percent more this year than last year, reports the Minnesota Council on Foundations.A survey of corporations and foundations found about 40 percent plan to give...
View ArticleQuist back on the campaign trail, says he'll run for open state House seat
Allen Quist says he'll seek the GOP endorsement for the open state House seat in District 19A.Quist will face Jim Golgart when party members hold an endorsing convention Thursday. Both had said they'll...
View ArticleGroups plan national 'Gun Appreciation Day' for Jan. 19
Many pro-gun-rights groups say they're promoting a Gun Appreciation Day on Jan. 19.Organizers say it's planned for two days before President Obama's second inauguration to send a message to Washington...
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Legislators' economic disclosure statements are kind of a joke
The phrase “do not provide meaningful information” … pretty well sums it up. Tom Scheck at MPR reports: “All state lawmakers who take office this week are required to file an economic disclosure...
View ArticleDespite NHL agreement, state Rep. Atkins will go ahead with hearing on lockouts
State Rep. Joe Atkins, a DFLer from Inver Grove Heights, plans to go ahead with a public hearing on the NHL lockout, even though a tentative settlement of the labor dispute was announced Sunday.Last...
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Hillary Clinton's recent illness raises the old question: How healthy do our...
It may have surprised many people last month when it was revealed that the seemingly indefatigable Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suffered from a dehydrating stomach virus that caused her to faint...
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