• Minnesota Public Radio
  • Stations
      Cancel
    • NewsMPR News mprnews.org
    • The CurrentThe Current thecurrent.org
    • ClassicalClassical MPR classicalmpr.org
    • Minnesota Public Radiompr.org
  • MPR Information
    MPR Information
    Cancel
    • Give Now
    • Archive
    • Events
      • Tickets
      • Events Calendar
      • MPR Custom Travel
    • Shop
    • About us
      • Radio Heartland
      • Wonderground Radio
      • Company Information
      • Stations
      • Public Insight Journalism
      • Contact Info
      • Press Room
      • MPR People
      • Career Opportunities
      • Partners
      • Educational Sponsors
      • Minnesotans for MPR
      • Tapes & Transcripts
      • Tower Rental
    • Members
      • Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Membership
      • More Ways to Give
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Member
    • Give Now
Search MPR
Cancel
Today's Question

MPR News Share your insight

Archives for July 2011

Economy · Environment/Energy · Transportation

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
25

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
33

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
95

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
97

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
34

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
132

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
35

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
57

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
52

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
64

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?

‹ Older Previous 10 posts
  • Member Supported · Join Now ›
    “MPR is an important part of my commitment toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” —Elizabeth from St. Paul, MN
  • Sponsor
  • Latest from MPR News Blogs
    • NewsCut

      Good night and good news

    • Capitol View® - MPR News

      Politics Friday: Should we stop trusting pre-election polling?

  • Sponsor
Sponsor
More MPR News
  • Listen Live
  • Audio help
  • MPR News on iOS
  • MPR News on Android
  • MPR News blogs
  • iOS Streaming app
  • Android Streaming app
  • Podcasts
  • RSS feeds
  • Program schedule
  • Station directory
  • About Minnesota Public Radio
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Fundraising Credentials
  • Terms of use
  • Your privacy rights
  • Public Inspection Files

Minnesota Public Radio ©2022. All rights reserved.