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When you’re shopping for a car, what fuel efficiency standard do you look for?

Eric Ringham July 29, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 29, 2011

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A new agreement between the Obama administration and auto manufacturers sets an average 54.5 miles per gallon as a fuel efficiency standard by the year 2025. Today’s Question: When you’re shopping for a car, what fuel efficiency standard do you look for?

Economy · Politics/Government

Are you doing anything to protect yourself from the effects of a federal default?

Eric Ringham July 28, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 28, 2011

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We’re hearing from listeners that they’re worried about the effects on their own financial health of a failure to raise the federal debt limit. Today’s Question: Are you doing anything to protect yourself from the effects of a federal default?

Politics/Government

Should public officials sign a pledge that limits their options in office?

Eric Ringham July 27, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 27, 2011

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President Obama seeks a tax hike to help cut the deficit, but 277 members of the U.S. House and Senate have pledged to oppose any tax increase. Today’s Question: Should public officials sign a pledge that limits their options in office?

Culture · Science/Technology

Do you find Obama or Boehner more persuasive?

Eric Ringham July 26, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 26, 2011

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President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner addressed the nation last night to give their different views of the debt-ceiling impasse. Today’s Question: Do you find Obama or Boehner more persuasive?

Education · Politics/Government

What change would you most like to see at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities?

Eric Ringham July 25, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 25, 2011

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The University of Minnesota and the system of state colleges and universities are having to adapt as they absorb cuts to their state funding. Today’s Question: What change would you most like to see at Minnesota’s public colleges and universities?

Culture

What was the best rock concert you ever attended?

Eric Ringham July 22, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 22, 2011

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This weekend marks the first big outdoor stadium concert the Twin Cities has seen in decades, when U2 plays TCF Stadium at the University of Minnesota. Today’s Question: What was the best rock concert you ever attended?

Health · Politics/Government

What medical conditions would affect a candidate’s fitness for office?

Eric Ringham July 21, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 21, 2011

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Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has acknowledged that she suffers from migraines, but insists they would have no effect on her performance in office. Today’s Question: What medical conditions would affect a candidate’s fitness for office?

Economy · Politics/Government

What can Minnesota’s political leaders do to avoid another budget mess in the future?

Jon Gordon July 20, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 20, 2011

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The Minnesota Legislature worked through the night and into the morning to pass budget bills that would finally end the shutdown of state government. Today’s Question: What can Minnesota’s political leaders do to avoid another budget mess in the future?

Environment/Energy · Health

How is the heat affecting you?

Eric Ringham July 19, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 19, 2011

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The current heat wave has reportedly tied a dew point record, but official information is scarce because of the state government shutdown. Forecasters say they expect the heat to continue at least through Wednesday. Today’s Question: How is the heat affecting you?

Politics/Government

How will the shutdown and its aftermath affect your vote?

Eric Ringham July 18, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 18, 2011

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The state government shutdown, now in its 18th day, may be nearing its end, but its consequences will linger for some time to come. Today’s Question: How will the shutdown and its aftermath affect your vote?

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