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Today's Question Blog

What Minnesotans would you rank among the world’s most influential people?

Time Magazine has included Rep. Michele Bachmann on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Today’s Question: What Minnesotans would you rank among the world’s most influential people?
by Eric Ringham

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Do you pray?

For Christians, this is Holy Week. For Jews, it’s Passover. It is a time when people of faith, of lapsed faith or of no faith might contemplate their religious and spiritual practices. Today’s Question: Do you pray?
by Eric Ringham

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What do you think of linking school attendance and driving privileges?

Minnesota legislators have proposed a law to deny driver’s licenses to high school dropouts. The sponsors say their goal is to give young people one more reason to stay in school. Today’s Question: What do you think of linking school attendance and driving privileges?
by Eric Ringham

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When does a college education no longer seem worth the cost?

Last year, two-thirds of students who earned bachelor’s degrees graduated in debt. And total student-loan debt surpassed total credit card debt for the first time. Today’s Question: When does a college education no longer seem worth the cost?
by Eric Ringham

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What single book was most influential in your life?

This weekend saw the premiere of the film treatment of “Atlas Shrugged,” a book that many readers say was influential in their lives. Today’s Question: What single book was most influential in your life?
by Eric Ringham

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If a tower can be seen from the wilderness, is that a reason not to build it?

Wilderness advocates are suing to prevent construction of a cell phone tower visible from some places in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Today’s Question: If a tower can be seen from the wilderness, is that a reason not to build it?
by Eric Ringham

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What changes would you make to the tax laws?

President Obama’s plan to cut the deficit relies in part on changes in the tax code. He also says he will refuse any further extensions of tax cuts for the wealthy. Today’s Question: What changes would you make to the tax laws?
by Eric Ringham

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What’s the long-term solution to federal budget deficits?

A stopgap budget deal that cuts $38 billion from the federal budget prevented a government shutdown for now. However, budget problems are likely to confront the federal government for years to come, as economic growth remains a challenge and the American population grows older. Today’s Question: What’s the long-term solution to budget deficits?
by Jon Gordon

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Why aren’t women’s professional sports more popular?

The Minnesota Lynx landed UConn star Maya Moore in the WNBA draft yesterday, creating some excitement for basketball fans. But the Lynx and other WNBA teams have struggled with low attendance. Today’s Question: Why aren’t women’s professional sports more popular?
by Jon Gordon

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What was your first job?

Although the overall employment picture is improving, the job market remains tight for young people. High school students especially are having a hard time finding summer jobs. Today’s Question: What was your first job?
by Eric Ringham

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