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Archives for July 2011

Economy · Politics/Government

What do you think of the state budget deal?

Eric Ringham July 14, 2011, 8:00 PM Jul 14, 2011
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Negotiators are working out the details of an agreement to end the state government shutdown. The deal balances the budget with accounting shifts and borrowing, but no tax increases. Today’s Question: What do you think of the state budget deal?

Politics/Government

What do you think of Dayton’s offer to end the shutdown?

Eric Ringham July 14, 2011, 11:45 AM Jul 14, 2011
77

Gov. Mark Dayton says he’s ready to accept the Republicans’ last offer, with conditions, in order to end the state government shutdown. The deal would resolve the budget deficit without raising taxes. Today’s Question: What do you think of Dayton’s offer to end the shutdown?

Culture · Environment/Energy · Politics/Government · Religion/Ethics

Would you fish without a license?

Eric Ringham July 14, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 14, 2011
50

It’s the height of fishing season, but there’s no way to buy a license during the state shutdown. Though the DNR says no, some local authorities have said it’s probably OK to fish now and get a license later. Today’s Question: Would you fish without a license?

Culture

Do strong performances by American soccer teams capture your interest?

Eric Ringham July 13, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 13, 2011
35

Though Americans lack the soccer traditions of other countries, the U.S. team is playing well in the Women’s World Cup. The U.S. defeated France today in the semifinals. Today’s Question: Do strong performances by American soccer teams capture your interest?

Politics/Government

How has the shutdown affected your opinion of Minnesota?

Eric Ringham July 12, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 12, 2011
67

Listeners and experts are telling us that Minnesota’s reputation is suffering as a result of the state government shutdown. Today’s Question: How has the shutdown affected your opinion of Minnesota?

Culture · Science/Technology

What part of your social network experience would you like to change?

Eric Ringham July 11, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 11, 2011
17

Nearly 700 million people use Facebook, but many of them complain about some of its features. Now Google has launched Google+ as an alternative social network site. Today’s Question: What part of your social network experience would you like to change?

Economy · Politics/Government

After one week, how is the state shutdown affecting you?

Eric Ringham July 8, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 8, 2011
58

The state government shutdown is a week old. The Democratic governor and Republican leadership in the Legislature remain deadlocked over the budget deficit. Today’s Question: After one week, how is the state shutdown affecting you?

Science/Technology · Transportation

Has the space shuttle program been a success?

Eric Ringham July 7, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 7, 2011
22

After 30 years and 135 flights, America’s space shuttle program is about to come to an end. The Atlantis launch scheduled for this weekend will be the last. Today’s Question: Has the space shuttle program been a success?

Politics/Government

What do you think of the Mondale-Carlson effort to end the state government shutdown?

Eric Ringham July 6, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 6, 2011
60

Former Gov. Arne Carlson and former Vice President Walter Mondale have established a blue-ribbon panel to help resolve the state government shutdown. Today’s Question: What do you think of the Mondale-Carlson effort to end the state government shutdown?

Politics/Government

What’s the best way to end the state government shutdown?

Eric Ringham July 5, 2011, 5:00 AM Jul 5, 2011
58

It’s Day 5 of Minnesota’s state government shutdown. The Democratic governor and Republicans in the Legislature remain deadlocked over the state’s budget deficit. Today’s Question: What’s the best way to end the state government shutdown?

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