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Should Minnesota require voters to present a photo ID?

Eric Ringham January 31, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 31, 2011

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A proposal in the state Legislature would require registered as well as unregistered voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Proponents say the change is necessary to prevent voter fraud. Today’s Question: Should Minnesota require voters to present a photo ID?

International affairs · Politics/Government

How should the United States react to events in Egypt?

Eric Ringham January 28, 2011, 2:15 PM Jan 28, 2011

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Protesters continue to battle police in several Egyptian cities. The demonstrators are calling for an end to the 30-year-rule of President Hosni Mubarak. Today’s Question: How should the United States react to events in Egypt?

Science/Technology

What should come next for America’s space program?

Eric Ringham January 28, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 28, 2011

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Today is the 25th anniversary of the Challenger explosion. NASA’s shuttle program is coming to a close. Today’s Question: What should come next for America’s space program?

Education · Politics/Government · Science/Technology

Does America have what it takes for a Sputnik moment?

Eric Ringham January 27, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 27, 2011

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President Obama on Tuesday called the present time “our generation’s Sputnik moment.” But he also noted that the United States ranks ninth in the proportion of young people with college degrees. Today’s Question: Does America have what it takes for a Sputnik moment?

Politics/Government

What did you think of the president’s speech?

Eric Ringham January 26, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 26, 2011

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President Obama delivered his State of the Union address last night. Today’s Question: What did you think of the president’s speech?

Politics/Government

How effectively are you represented in Washington?

Eric Ringham January 25, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 25, 2011

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Cathy Wurzer of Morning Edition is in Washington today and Wednesday, looking at how power works there and what effect it has on Minnesota. Today’s Question: How effectively are you represented in Washington?

Politics/Government

What parts of the State of the Union ritual would you like to see change?

Eric Ringham January 24, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 24, 2011

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By tradition, Democrats and Republicans sit in separate sections at the State of the Union speech. But there is a movement to abandon that tradition this year. Today’s Question: What parts of the State of the Union ritual would you like to see change?

Culture

What would you like to see happen with the Metrodome?

Eric Ringham January 21, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 21, 2011

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The Metrodome is almost 30 years old and may need a whole new roof. Authorities aren’t sure how long it will take to fix. Today’s Question: What would you like to see happen with the Metrodome?

Health

Will the calorie count on menus affect your choice of which meal to order?

Eric Ringham January 20, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 20, 2011

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A provision of the health-care reform law requires large chain restaurants to post calorie counts for items on their menus. Today’s Question: Will the calorie count on menus affect your choice of which meal to order?

Health

Would a poor rating prompt you to consider changing doctors?

Eric Ringham January 19, 2011, 5:00 AM Jan 19, 2011

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One of Minnesota’s largest health plans is launching an online rating system for doctors over the objections of the state medical association. Today’s Question: Would a poor rating prompt you to consider changing doctors?

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Archives for January 2011

Should Minnesota require voters to present a photo ID?

How should the United States react to events in Egypt?

What should come next for America’s space program?

Does America have what it takes for a Sputnik moment?

What did you think of the president’s speech?

How effectively are you represented in Washington?

What parts of the State of the Union ritual would you like to see change?

What would you like to see happen with the Metrodome?

Will the calorie count on menus affect your choice of which meal to order?

Would a poor rating prompt you to consider changing doctors?