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Bigness doesn’t always trump in broadband

The president of CenturyLink’s midwest region says shareholder demands and fiduciary responsibilities are one reason small, local phone companies often do better that big ones in supplying high-speed Internet access in rural areas.
by Dave Peters

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Runaway girls focus of Minn. fight to curb sex trafficking

Runaway girls focus of Minn. fight to curb sex trafficking

Research shows that Minnesota girls who run from their homes are not only more vulnerable to being sold for sex; they also face a higher risk of being raped or sexually exploited in other ways.
by Laura Yuen

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How would you react to a sales tax on clothing?

A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate this week would impose a sales tax on clothing purchases of more than $200. Minnesota is one of only a half-dozen states that exempt clothing from their sales taxes. Today’s Question: How would you react to a sales tax on clothing?
by Eric Ringham

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Preserving Ojibwe hymns means more than religious devotion

Preserving Ojibwe hymns means more than religious devotion

Music is a time honored part of worship in most religions. For many Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota, hymns are much more than an expression of religious devotion. They represent a unique piece of Ojibwe culture tribal that members are trying to preserve.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dayton administration tries to soothe business fears as DFL readies tax bills

Dayton administration tries to soothe business fears as DFL readies tax bills

At a dinner Wednesday evening, a top aide to Gov. Mark Dayton urged business leaders to work with the governor to fix the state's long-term budget problems and assuage a mostly anti-tax audience leery of what the DFL majority may do in the upcoming session.
by Tom Scheck

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Does holding down a private-sector job make for a better legislator?

Minnesota’s campaign finance board wants tighter standards for legislators to follow in disclosing outside income. Legislators receive only $31,000 a year, so most need to hold other jobs, but outside work can pose conflicts of interest. Today’s Question: Does holding down a private-sector job make for a better legislator?
by Eric Ringham

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