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In What World Are Minnesota Republicans Living?
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Imagine, for a second, a house built on a foundation that appears to be solid. But the moment you try to enter the front door, the whole thing collapses. That …
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Norm Coleman: Leave Minnesota Politics Alone.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Back in 2008, the U.S. Senate election in Minnesota was remarkably close: Norm Coleman lost to Senator Al Franken by fewer than 350 votes. Fast forward to the present, and …
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Woo or Boo 2014: What Happened This Year.
Sunday, December 28th, 2014
It’s hard to believe 2014 is on its way out the door. It was an action-packed year across the world, with protests on multiple continents and international agreement that our …
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Top 5 Progressive Moments in Minnesota of 2014.
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
This past year, Minnesota became an even bolder outlier to national trends. We elected a progressive Governor and U.S. Senator at a time when the majority of the country supported …
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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 …