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Today's Question Blog

What role should schools play in preventing suicides?

Suicide is a leading cause of death among Minnesota teenagers. Seven teenagers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District took their own lives in the past year. Today’s Question: What role should schools play in preventing suicides?
by Jon Gordon

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How does the state of a politician’s personal finances affect your vote?

One Minnesota legislator recently lost her home to foreclosure, while at least one other lawmaker is facing foreclosure proceedings now. Today’s Question: How does the state of a politician’s personal finances affect your vote?
by Jon Gordon

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How do you see the Tea Party evolving after the current election season?

Less than two years after its emergence, the Tea Party has established itself as a potent political force. Today’s question: How do you see the Tea Party evolving after the current election season?
by Eric Ringham

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Does the recession feel over to you?

A group of economists on Monday declared that the recent recession lasted 18 months and ended in June of 2009. Today’s Question: Does the recession feel over to you?
by Eric Ringham

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Should the state’s investment in public colleges and universities be greater or smaller?

Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Should the state’s investment in public colleges and universities be greater or smaller? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: Something is seriously wrong, when Minnesotans cannot afford to send their own children to their…
by Eric Ringham

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Would you ever walk away from a mortgage?

More than a third of Americans reportedly think it’s acceptable in some circumstances to stop making payments and abandon a home. Today’s Question: Would you ever walk away from a mortgage?
by Eric Ringham

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Should Minnesota’s wolves be removed from protection as an endangered species?

The federal government is again considering whether to remove the gray wolf from its protected status in some states. Today’s Question: Should Minnesota’s wolves be removed from protection as an endangered species?
by Eric Ringham

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Is it a good idea to pay foreign governments to release American prisoners?

Iran says it received a bail payment of half a million dollars before it released the American hiker who was freed Tuesday. Today’s Question: Is it a good idea to pay foreign governments to release American prisoners?
by Eric Ringham

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Should the Bush tax cuts be extended?

Tax cuts enacted during the Bush administration are set to expire, and leaders in Congress and the White House are debating whether to extend some or all of them. Today’s Question: Should the Bush tax cuts be extended?
by Eric Ringham

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Does Minnesota need to change its approach to environmental protection?

Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Does Minnesota need to change its approach to environmental protection? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should be renamed the Pollution Reduction Agency, and its mission should become to…
by Eric Ringham

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