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Today's Question Blog

What do you think of Dayton’s offer to end the shutdown?

Gov. Mark Dayton says he’s ready to accept the Republicans’ last offer, with conditions, in order to end the state government shutdown. The deal would resolve the budget deficit without raising taxes. Today’s Question: What do you think of Dayton’s offer to end the shutdown?
by Eric Ringham

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Would you fish without a license?

It’s the height of fishing season, but there’s no way to buy a license during the state shutdown. Though the DNR says no, some local authorities have said it’s probably OK to fish now and get a license later. Today’s Question: Would you fish without a license?
by Eric Ringham

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Do strong performances by American soccer teams capture your interest?

Though Americans lack the soccer traditions of other countries, the U.S. team is playing well in the Women’s World Cup. The U.S. defeated France today in the semifinals. Today’s Question: Do strong performances by American soccer teams capture your interest?
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What part of your social network experience would you like to change?

Nearly 700 million people use Facebook, but many of them complain about some of its features. Now Google has launched Google+ as an alternative social network site. Today’s Question: What part of your social network experience would you like to change?
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After one week, how is the state shutdown affecting you?

The state government shutdown is a week old. The Democratic governor and Republican leadership in the Legislature remain deadlocked over the budget deficit. Today’s Question: After one week, how is the state shutdown affecting you?
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Has the space shuttle program been a success?

After 30 years and 135 flights, America’s space shuttle program is about to come to an end. The Atlantis launch scheduled for this weekend will be the last. Today’s Question: Has the space shuttle program been a success?
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What do you think of the Mondale-Carlson effort to end the state government shutdown?

Former Gov. Arne Carlson and former Vice President Walter Mondale have established a blue-ribbon panel to help resolve the state government shutdown. Today’s Question: What do you think of the Mondale-Carlson effort to end the state government shutdown?
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What’s the best way to end the state government shutdown?

It’s Day 5 of Minnesota’s state government shutdown. The Democratic governor and Republicans in the Legislature remain deadlocked over the state’s budget deficit. Today’s Question: What’s the best way to end the state government shutdown?
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How will you celebrate the Fourth of July?

John Adams thought that Independence Day ought to be observed with “acts of devotion to God” and “with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations.” Today’s Question: How will you celebrate the Fourth of July?
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