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Today's Question Blog

What do you like best about the State Fair?

It’s opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, the second-largest state fair in the country. Between now and Labor Day, an expected crowd of 1.7 million people will visit. Today’s Question: What do you like best about the State Fair?
by Eric Ringham

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Does the risk of natural disaster shape where you live or travel?

The East Coast just experienced an earthquake and may be facing a hurricane. This year the Midwest has been prone to floods and Arizona suffered the largest wildfire in its history. Today’s Question: Does the risk of natural disaster shape where you live or travel?
by Eric Ringham

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How should the international community help Libya form a new government?

President Obama said Monday that the United States would help Libya establish a democracy to replace the regime of Moammar Gadhafi. Today’s Question: How should the international community help Libya form a new government?
by Eric Ringham

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Where are you noticing new or hidden fees that you’re being asked to pay?

Wells Fargo will soon start testing a monthly fee that it will charge customers who use its debit cards. Other added fees show up on air tickets or phone and TV bills. Today’s Question: Where are you noticing new or hidden fees that you’re being asked to pay?
by Eric Ringham

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Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to help ease the debt crisis?

Warren Buffett argued this week that the “mega-rich” are being coddled and said he’d be willing to pay higher taxes to help the United States get its finances in order. Today’s Question: Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to help ease the debt crisis?
by Eric Ringham

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Should Minnesota suspend moose hunting?

Minnesota’s moose population is in sharp decline, but the DNR says hunting is not the reason. State officials would like to ban the feeding of deer, a practice that concentrates deer and exposes moose to disease. Today’s Question: Should Minnesota suspend moose hunting?
by Eric Ringham

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Should government use tax policy to improve eating habits?

Some experts suggest that government should use tax policy to influence diet. They’d like higher taxes on unhealthy foods and subsidies to make healthy foods more affordable. Today’s Question: Should government use tax policy to improve eating habits?
by Eric Ringham

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Is the University of North Dakota doing the right thing in retiring the Fighting Sioux nickname?

Higher education officials have voted to retire the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname by the end of the year, and lawmakers are expected to repeal a law requiring the school to keep it. Today’s Question: Is the University of North Dakota doing the right thing in retiring the Fighting Sioux nickname?
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How should government respond when social networks are being used to help plan illegal activity?

In response to the riots, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron said he’s looking at banning people from using social networks if users are thought to be planning criminal acts. Today’s Question: How should government respond when social networks are being used to help plan illegal activity?
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Which Republican has the best chance of getting the party’s nomination for president?

Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty traded jabs at a debate in Ames, Iowa last night ahead of Saturday’s Iowa straw poll. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Rick Perry says he’ll enter the race. Today’s Question: Which Republican has the best chance of getting the party’s nomination for president?
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