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John Rash
April 21, 2018
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Dina Kawar is Jordan's Ambassador to the U.S.

Rash Report: Jordan's 'rough and tough times' met with admirable compassion

Ambassador Dina Kawar reflects on her nation's resiliency.
Lori Sturdevant
April 20, 2018

The 'how' of passing legislation in Minnesota: Still a mess

Longtime legislator Paul Thissen, on his way to the state Supreme Court, had some thoughts about this.
D.J. Tice
April 20, 2018

Duly noted: Supportive research on higher minimum wage

Study: Effects of wage boosts didn't cancel out gains for lowest-paid.
D.J. Tice
April 13, 2018

Fort Snelling: new vision, old wounds

History can be painful but is rarely simple. Correct?
John Rash
April 13, 2018
Fisheye view of crowds of people at the famous Shibuya Crossing.

Japan on the global stage: The art and craft of ennobling a nation

Japan has been up and down more than once. It's steady now and willing to be a pillar of global affairs.
Lori Sturdevant
April 13, 2018

The Pawlenty advantage: In governor's race, he's known

Governor's race has strong field, but how many know that?
John Rash
April 6, 2018
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the documentary “RBG.” Two screenings at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival have sold out. “RBG

Rash Report: 'RBG' the film and RBG the woman both compelling

A timely documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will open the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
Lori Sturdevant
April 6, 2018

There's extra policy pressure this year at the Minnesota Legislature for mental health

This might have been a quieter year for this topic than it's turned out to be.
D.J. Tice
March 26, 2018

Demand-driven supply? Minneapolis fourplex proposal is new old idea

It evokes some nostalgia for me, and for everyone else it offers a better shot at affordability.
Lori Sturdevant
March 23, 2018

New generation enters rough-and-tumble of politics in Minnesota, and impresses

Whether the old generation is ready to receive them is another question.
John Rash
March 23, 2018
FILE - In this April 18, 2017, file photo, conference workers speak in front of a demo booth at Facebook's annual F8 developer conference, in San Jose

Rash Report: Cambridge Analytica tactics pose a growing global threat to democracy

Focus on Facebook justified, but shouldn't obscure shadowy political operatives threatening elections.
Lori Sturdevant
March 16, 2018

Ending poverty in Minnesota is behind schedule. A Republican plan wouldn't help.

A fair summation of proposed Medicaid work requirement: First, do harm.
Lori Sturdevant
March 9, 2018

State-level tax changes: Minnesota's key players are in place

Following federal reform, Minnesota's concerns are business-friendliness and equity to all income levels.
D.J. Tice
March 9, 2018

What do the cool kids wear to an election? In Minnesota, you've got to know.

In Minnesota, you've got to know, if the state's dress-code defense before the Supreme Court is any indication.
Lori Sturdevant
March 9, 2018

Guns and public safety: Legislators are people, too — and sometimes an issue just hits home

Is this time really different? At the Capitol, signs of hope.
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