Today's Question Blog

The race for the Republican presidential nomination has focused for months on Iowa, where the first-in-the-nation caucuses are still a week away. Campaigns have flourished and foundered before anyone has had a chance to cast a formal vote. Today’s Question: Is our current system of caucuses and primaries a good way to pick a nominee?
Federal officials recently approved a new nuclear reactor design that could lead to the first U.S. nuclear plant construction in decades. Today’s Question: Is it a good idea to build more nuclear plants?
By the end of January, the gray wolf in Minnesota officially will be off the federal endangered species act and under the management of state officials. The DNR is working on a hunting and trapping plan for the gray wolf that could be ready by next fall if the Legislature approves. Today’s Question: What do…
The House’s refusal to accept the Senate’s two-month extension of the payroll tax cut has left the two sides blaming each other and taxpayers facing a tax increase next month. Today’s Question: What’s the solution to Washington gridlock?
Recent polling puts Rep. Ron Paul at the top of the field of Republican candidates in Iowa. His libertarian positions on foreign affairs, monetary policy and other issues place him at odds with his Republican rivals. Today’s Question: What’s your opinion of a libertarian candidate like Ron Paul?
Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell again last month, even as the number of jobs continued to decline as well. State officials say the conflicting signals make it hard to assess the state’s job market. Today’s Question: From what you can see, does Minnesota’s economy seem to be moving in the right direction?
A new design plan for Minneapolis calls for doubling the number of downtown residents in the next 15 years and making other changes to sports, arts and shopping districts. Today’s Question: What changes would you like to see over the next 15 years in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul?
A federal agency recommended Tuesday that all states ban the use of cell phones and other devices while driving. The proposed ban would cover both texting and voice communication, whether with handheld or hands-free devices, except in emergencies. Today’s Question: In your observation, how do cell phones affect driving?