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February 11, 2015 12:54 AM

Should the U.S. authorize troops to fight the Islamic State?

The Obama administration has sent Congress a request for formal authorization to use military force against the Islamic State.

by Michael Olson

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February 9, 2015 6:51 AM

Should Minnesota eliminate vaccination exemptions?

Riding a wave of public anger over the nationwide measles outbreak, vaccine supporters are calling on state lawmakers to tighten or eliminate an exemption to Minnesota's vaccination rules.

by Michael Olson

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February 5, 2015 5:45 AM

Should the U.S. help supply Ukraine with arms?

The U.S. and its allies are holding talks today in a new push to ensure Ukraine's borders amid heightened fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian troops.

by Michael Olson

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February 4, 2015 5:24 PM

Should measles shots be mandatory for all kids?

California is one of 20 states that allow students to opt out of school vaccination requirements when those rules conflict with their parents' personal beliefs.

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February 2, 2015 12:34 PM

Should social media companies be more aggressive in deleting pro-Islamic State propaganda?

According to law enforcement officials, ISIS and other terrorist organizations are increasingly adept at using social media to recruit from abroad.

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January 29, 2015 2:50 PM

Should video from police body cameras be kept private?

A bill introduced in the Minnesota House on Thursday would keep any videos recorded by police body cameras private.

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January 28, 2015 7:46 AM

Do the downsides of the ‘sharing economy’ outweigh the benefits?

It’s true that, in many ways, sharing-economy jobs can offer more autonomy than traditional employer-employee relationships. But there’s a dark side to these work arrangements that gets considerably less press: the shifting of risk off corporate balance sheets and onto the shoulders of individual Americans, who may not even realize what kinds of liabilities they’re taking on.

by Michael Olson

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January 27, 2015 5:28 AM

What’s your favorite lake in the BWCA?

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area begins accepting online reservations for the summer season Wednesday.

by Michael Olson

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January 26, 2015 1:06 AM

Are city wide bans on medical marijuana production and sales prudent?

"As we understand it, federal law prohibits the sale of marijuana so credit card companies do not work with dispensaries," Bloomington planning manager Glen Markegard said. "Therefore the public ... has to bring cash. That presents unique security considerations."

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January 21, 2015 2:10 PM

Do e-cigarettes need more regulation?

Vapor produced by electronic cigarettes can contain a surprisingly high concentration of formaldehyde — a known carcinogen — researchers reported Wednesday.

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