Political chaos engulfs Pakistan as Supreme Court dismisses prime minister
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A simmering crisis between Pakistan’s government and the country’s Supreme Court reached new heights when the court ruled today that Prime Minister Raza Yousuf Gilani is...
View ArticleTahrir Square fills again as protesters contest Egypt's military rule
Thousands of people gathered in Tahrir Square Tuesday to protest a move by Egypt’s military rulers to limit the authority of the incoming president and extend their own power past the end of this...
View ArticlePawlenty on the ticket? Two presidential thinkers assess his chances
As Devin Henry noted this morning, Politico wrote a very excited piece about Tim Pawlenty's "soaring" prospects for being chosen as Mitt Romney's running-mate.U of M political scientist Larry Jacobs...
View ArticleWhat’s good for Minnesota's businesses isn’t always good for our economy
At first blush, there’s little in common between import restrictions on sugar and the medical device tax included in the Affordable Care Act. But recent public-policy debates have made clear that both...
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What exactly do Minnesota Republicans have against Minneapolis?
Wry Wing Politics There is something about Minneapolis that disproportionately irks Minnesota Republicans. A recent Public Policy Polling survey found that a strong majority of Minnesota Republicans...
View ArticleHow a self-help group of parents helped kids beat academic achievement gap
That young graduate with a new high school diploma in hand this month tends to get all the credit for his or her success. Yet behind every successful student there is most often a supportive parent...
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Minnesota governors' portraits, Part 2: Burnquist to Freeman
MinnPost illustration by Andy SturdevantWell, there's been a change of plans.It had been my intention to conclude our tour of the Capitol’s paintings of Minnesota’s governors this week, covering the...
View ArticleNorthfield becomes 19th Minnesota city to approve a domestic-partner registry
The Northfield City Council has approved a domestic-partner-registry ordinance, making it the 19th city in the state to set up such an arrangement for two unmarried adults in a relationship.Northfield...
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With $6.5 million in marriage-amendment fight, can either side exhale? Not...
Yoga studio founder Marcia Appel of Lakeville gave $500. Lynne Alexander, who works for the Bureau of Engraving, gave $900.The Waseca County DFL sent $200. Self-employed community activist Barbra...
View ArticleMore parents delaying children's vaccinations; health officials concerned
In Oregon, the percentage of parents who delayed or cut back on the recommended number of vaccinations received by their children jumped almost four-fold between 2003 and 2009, from 2.5 percent to 9.5...
View ArticleState of emergency declared in Duluth as floods sweep through city, drowning...
Heavy overnight rain inundated Duluth in the early morning hours Wednesday, causing severe flooding in many parts of the city.Mayor Don Ness declared a state of emergency, noting "significant damage,...
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Jewel the black bear and her cubs relax in the woods
More excellent footage from the Bear Study: Jewel the black bear and her two cubs, Fern and Herbie, enjoy a sunny day in the woods and just generally 'do what bears do.'
View ArticleOfficials say it's safe to drink the water in West St. Paul
West St. Paul residents have been told it's OK to drink the city water again.On Tuesday, residents were urged not to drink it, after a power outage had prevented officials from pumping enough water...
View ArticleGov. Dayton will inspect Duluth flooding Thursday
Gov. Mark Dayton said he'll visit Duluth Thursday to look at the flooding and help determine how the state can help.In a statement this morning, Dayton said:This morning my thoughts are with our...
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Senate panel approves spending $84,683 in legal fees in Brodkorb case
Senate Republicans on Wednesday authorized a nearly $85,000 legal-bill payment to cover potential litigation from a former GOP caucus staffer, ignoring DFL objections about the amount owed before a...
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Duluth hit by worst flooding in 40 years
Whoa! Duluth! the heaviest rains in … 40 years … have created a bona fide disaster zone in the Twin Ports. At the News Tribune, Andrew Krueger and John Myers report, “Flash-flood warnings in the Duluth...
View ArticleFranken introduces class action lawsuit bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken introduced a bill Wednesday meant to undo a Supreme Court ruling he says limits the right of workers to pursue class action lawsuits.The bill would create a new class of...
View ArticleNow unopposed, Tracine Asberry using Minneapolis School Board campaign to...
Tracine Asberry is sitting in the southwest coffeeshop from which she runs much of her campaign for the Minneapolis School Board when four little girls burst through the back door. Dressed nearly...
View ArticleBoom! Boom! Could that be the Twin Cities housing market?
Calling all folks who are sick and tired of where they're living.The housing market has picked up big-time. Yep, right here in the Twin Cities."It's hot," says Jackie Day, an agent for Edina Realty in...
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Sen. Al Franken interviewed on Suab Hmong Radio
Sen. Al Franken was interviewed by Richard Wanglue, SHIBC News anchor, at the 32nd Annual Hmong Freedom Celebration in Saint Paul.
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