Do you support the USA Freedom Act?June 1, 2015 3:34 AMBy Michael OlsonThe USA Freedom Act would put new constraints on how the government could obtain records under the PATRIOT Act and other national security laws, reports Politico.
How should we approach transportation differently?May 29, 2015 2:37 AMBy Michael OlsonThe World Economic Forum previously ranked the United States as No. 1 for its infrastructure. However, the country's current ranking is No. 16 — a notch behind Malaysia.
Play5min 00secAnnandale watches special session for broadband helpMay 28, 2015 7:44 AMBy Dave PetersAnnandale managed to get an earmark for broadband funding in legislation this year, but Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed the bill, asking for more money for rural broadband but objecting to the city's special treatment.
Do you think a stalemate at the legislature will lead a shutdown of the state government?May 27, 2015 3:27 AMBy Michael OlsonIf lawmakers can’t work out their differences on education, jobs and energy, and agriculture and environment funding bills by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, the state will face a partial government shutdown.
Should we stop consuming water-intensive foods from California?May 26, 2015 5:04 AMBy Michael OlsonThe average American consumes more than 300 gallons of California water each week by eating food that was produced there," reports the New York Times.
Play4min 10secMinnesota Marine Art Museum has great works, storiesMay 26, 2015 4:00 AMBy Dan OlsonThe museum's collection includes more than 1,000 pieces of art from realists, impressionists and modernists. It also showcases works by local and regional artists.
What needs to be done to address income inequality?May 22, 2015 1:38 AMBy Michael OlsonA Gallup poll released this week shows that Americans are feeling increasingly in economic retreat.
Was it a mistake to invade Iraq?May 21, 2015 7:06 AMBy MPR News Staff"Keep in mind that the question that tripped up both Rubio and Jeb Bush was asked on Fox News," writes New York Magazine's Alex Carp.
Should mass surveillance of American call records continue?May 20, 2015 3:18 AMBy MPR News StaffA key section of the Patriot Act — the part of law the White House uses to conduct mass surveillance on the call records of Americans — is set to expire June 1.
Play4min 03secNo sign of slowing down: Activist marches on for Native American rightsMay 19, 2015 8:08 AMBy Dan OlsonWhite Earth band member Clyde Bellecourt said Native Americans are treated differently. "We're the only people in America that they still make fun of," he said.