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Farewell to the Colbert Report.
Friday, December 19th, 2014
The conservative and grandiose know-it-all portrayed by Stephen Colbert made his final appearance Thursday night on the last episode of the Colbert Report. The character was created by Colbert in …
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Progressive Roundup: Minnesota Volunteers, New Laws.
Friday, December 19th, 2014
Every week, Alliance for a Better Minnesota will highlight the important work being done in the progressive community. Focusing on issues that impact Minnesotans’ lives, this important work helps Minnesota …
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Good News For Jobs!
Friday, December 19th, 2014
Here’s some news to keep your holiday season on a jolly note: this month revealed the best jobs numbers in months (and maybe even years)! In the wake of raising …
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Minnesota 2nd in the Nation for Business Innovation.
Monday, December 15th, 2014
Minnesota is the second friendliest state in the country for innovation, according to a recent study published in the Harvard Business Review. The study combines the number of businesses in …
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Wisconsin: We’re Just Not That Into You.
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Wisconsin just can’t seem to get the message that we don’t want to be more like them. We’ve provided evidence that Minnesota is just better off, a fact with which …
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The Housing Problem Young People Face.
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Deciding where to live and work is harder than you realize: according to a study last year, some of the cities with the best records of social mobility are also …
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Minnesota Takes a Lead in Offering Affordable Solar Energy Programs.
Monday, December 8th, 2014
A few weeks ago at a solar conference in Minneapolis, more than 100 people gathered to learn about a new community solar garden program starting in Minnesota. The Community Solar …
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Scott Walker: No Health Insurance Helps The American Dream.
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Republican Governor Scott Walker has graced us with yet another example of “when conservative politicians prove they don’t understand average Americans.” When discussing the phenomenon of Republican governors refusing to …