Attack ads from super-sized outside groups frustrate 'outspent' legislative...
Political "identify theft." That’s how some candidates and election watchdogs describe the explosion of negative ads financed by outside groups in the 2012 Minnesota legislative campaigns. “The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Domestic Abuse Project provides a bit of optimism in the midst of violence
Kathy Magnuson"Experience the domestic court system as a victim of abuse would. See the courtroom and hear from advocates, police and prosecutors how the real world differs from what you see on 'Law...
View ArticleNolan to join likely futile Democratic efforts to rein in political spending
WASHINGTON — Throughout his campaign, Congressman-elect Rick Nolan devoted a chunk of his stump speech to decrying the new rules of running for office, especially the heavy emphasis on raising...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Education leadership team seen as balanced, thoughtful
Education policy advocates were unanimous in their first quick reaction to the newly announced Capitol leadership team: The committee and subcommittee chair appointments in both the state Senate and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Give to the Max Day 2012: Thank you Minnesota
On November 15, 2012 — Give to the Max Day — Minnesotans gave $16,391,905 to 4,381 nonprofits (including MinnPost — thank you!). This video highlights some of the ways groups worked to raise awareness...
View ArticlePost-election Republican agonizing on ‘Meet the Press’
“Meet the Press” was unusually interesting yesterday. Now that the election’s over, there’s a new whiff of almost-candor in the air. Most of the show was about the double-story of the fall of Gen....
View ArticleMuscle-bulking substance use, behaviors on the rise among teens, U of M study...
Muscle-enhancing behaviors — including the use of steroids — is occurring among teenagers at a rate higher than previously believed, according to a new University of Minnesota study.The findings, which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Finding cinematic inspiration in Northern Minnesota
Neorenaissance As a science leader, I write about the need to base public policies on the best available evidence. As an artist, I embrace mystery, and sometimes it embraces me.Something like that...
View ArticleMinneapolis residents get crash course on less-restrictive Historic...
The meeting was billed as a “visioning workshop” for Minneapolis residents interested in finding out what a Historic Conservation District might do for their neighborhoods. But before they got down to...
View ArticleGov. Dayton to attend roast for retiring state Rep. Tom Rukavina
Gov. Mark Dayton is up north today and will attend the retirement roast for state Rep. Tom Rukavina, who didn't seek re-election after 26 years in the Legislature.The roast-and-Polish-sausage dinner is...
View ArticleAuthority sets goals for women- and minority-owned businesses in Vikings...
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says it has adopted a plan for the hiring of women- and minority-owned businesses to work on the new Minnesota Vikings stadium design.HKS Sport &...
View ArticleState Rep. Jenifer Loon to be GOP's House deputy minority leader
State Rep. Jenifer Loon of Eden Prairie will be the deputy minority leader in the state House, says Minority Leader Kurt Daudt.Loon, who will be starting her third term, had been a member of the House...
View ArticleTwo GOP state senators named additional assistant minority leaders
State Sen. David Hann, the new GOP minority leader in the Senate, has named two additional assistant minority leaders: state Sens. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Carla Nelson.Ingebrigtsen, of Alexandria, was an...
View ArticleWhite House marks Gagliardi retirement
WASHINGTON — St. John's University football coach John Gagliardi, the winningest coach in college football history, announced his retirement on Monday, after 60 years at the helm of the Johnnies...
View ArticleMayor Coleman pushes 'buy local' movement for holiday shopping
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and his wife, Connie, kicked off a "buy local" program this morning at Victoria Crossing on Grand Avenue.They're urging folks to skip the big malls and frequent local...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New problem: Kids want to be too 'buff'
After so many years of complaining about how flabby kids were ... now we’re worried they want to be too “buff”?Jeremy Olson of the Strib writes: “A surprising number of Twin Cities teens and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How the Supreme Court has come to play a policymaking role
One in a series of articles. You can read the whole series here.So the authority of the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down laws is not explicitly enumerated in the Constitution, was established by the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The West Hotel in Minneapolis brought 19th century luxury downtown
In 1884, the young city of Minneapolis got its first world-class hotel, the West Hotel. It was a match for the growing aspirations of the city, which until then had been served primarily by the...
View ArticleMinnPost 5th anniversary party photos
Over 300 members and friends of MinnPost gathered at Solera in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of MinnPost. Photographer Jana Freiband was on hand to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Our guide to holiday shows: Shop local
Part of the fun of the holidays is seeing a holiday show, or two, or more. We’ve made a list and checked it twice. In the spirit of the Shop Local movement, all of our recommendations are hometown...
View Article