US colleges, especially in Midwest, see record number of foreign students
When it comes to foreign students, most college officials prefer to emphasize the international flavor and cultural enrichment that they bring to America’s schools.But in an era of generally falling...
View ArticleHow will Feds deal with marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington?
Now that voters in Colorado and Washington have approved legalized sales of marijuana in those two states, the federal government is expected to aggressively confront the new laws through lawsuits...
View ArticleThe Afghan expat's dilemma: Should I stay or should I go?
In a 12 x 12 windowless room hang hundreds of oil paintings, Islamic calligraphy, and other fine art pieces created by Afghan artists trying to preserve traditional art forms, as well as push local...
View ArticleInside Syria, rebels offer cautious support for unified council
A day after Syrian opposition groups agreed on a new unified opposition council following a week-long meeting in Qatar, those inside Syria say they are pleased with the development but will place...
View ArticleDavid Petraeus affair: Congress still wants him to testify, as questions grow
David Petraeus’s abrupt resignation as CIA director Friday over an extramarital affair is unlikely to spare him the glare of congressional testimony, which he had been scheduled for this week.Indeed,...
View ArticleJob growth: How is the Twin Cities doing?
During this election and in fact, since the onset of the Great Recession, the nation has been fighting over two job creation philosophies. Conservatives say that we if cut taxes—or keep them low...
View ArticleHow and why the Wolves are winning with defense
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on an underdog’s spree, winning games they were supposed to lose, storming up the standings while their two best players recuperate on the sidelines and creating a rare...
View ArticleGov. Dayton tells Wilf he's unhappy about possible Vikings ticket licenses...
Gov. Mark Dayton is "greatly distressed" by recent news related to the new Vikings stadium — that the team may charge hefty seat license fees to fans attending home games, and that the team is planning...
View ArticleIs Norquistism fading?
As the game of chicken over the “fiscal cliff” continues, anti-tax champion Grover Norquist waits in the background, but not far in the background, as he publicly argues that the reelection of Pres....
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Minnesota’s health exchange path gets easier, but still lots to do in a...
At first glance, the path toward implementing Minnesota’s health insurance exchange — a key component of the federal reform law — appears to have gotten easier with recent events.But behind the scenes,...
View ArticleSpringsteen teases over St. Paul 'renaming' streets for his concerts
St. Paul got a shout-out — and a little razzing — from singer Bruce Springsteen, after the city renamed two streets in honor of the Boss's two concerts at Xcel Energy Center, Sunday and Monday.The...
View ArticleGOP's election woes analyzed by Tim Penny and Steve Sviggum
The problems facing the Republican Party after last week's election were analyzed Monday by former politicians Tim Penny and Steve Sviggum.Speaking at a Rochester forum, Penny, a former DFL congressman...
View ArticleStudent debt in Minnesota among highest in nation
Minnesota graduates shoulder the third-highest amount of student debt in the U.S. — about $29,800, compared with the national average of $26,600. Only New Hampshire and Pennsylvania grads had more...
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Too much 'leg and backside' at Minnetonka High
Cultural crisis alert! Too much "leg and backside."The Strib’s Kelly Smith reports on a crackdown in Minnetonka: “Minnetonka High School Principal Dave Adney sent a message to parents Monday asking...
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Vikings defensive end Brian Robison encourages Minnesotans to 'give to the max'
As your email inbox may have already indicated to you (perhaps more than once), Thursday is Give to the Max day in Minnesota, a day when donation processor GiveMN offers incentives to donors making...
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Minnesota's in the hands of the DFL — so what's next?
We are now in the hands of the DFL and the federal government will continue to influence if not dominate major state policies. What does this mean for Minnesota’s economic health? Kim CrockettThe...
View ArticleAshes to ashes: Globalization threatens Britain’s trees
CHEDISTON, England — When it came, the invasion was silent. Insidiously, its vanguard arrived in plain sight, indistinguishable from the native population. It spread over farmlands, across valleys and...
View ArticleBack on Latin America's menu: purple seaweed, blue eggs, and amaranth
Globalization has generated many foes, among them the foodie set of Latin America, lamenting local markets saturated with American fats, hidden in everything from Fritos to fast-food chains.But, not...
View ArticlePakistani citizens react to Petraeus's resignation
KARACHI, Pakistan — Since retired Gen. David Petraeus was appointed Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, which oversees the drone program that has been firmly opposed by Pakistan's military,...
View ArticleWhy Palestinians are pushing for new status at UN
With no progress on Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in four years, Palestinians are seeking a global mandate for statehood at the United Nations. They hope the bid will revive momentum for a sovereign...
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