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Archives for November 2014

What is your Thanksgiving Day tradition?

Molly BloomMolly Bloom November 26, 2014, 7:13 AM Nov 26, 2014
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Thanksgiving is an American holiday, which means the ways of celebrating it are as diverse as the people living here. Read more →

What do you think of the decision not to charge Darren Wilson?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 24, 2014, 9:53 PM Nov 24, 2014
154

A grand jury did not indict Ferguson, Mo., police officer Darren Wilson for any crimes related to the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in August. Read more →

Are you buying bigger turkeys for Thanksgiving?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 24, 2014, 4:06 PM Nov 24, 2014
1

Thanksgiving turkeys are one of America’s oldest holiday traditions. But with their giant size, stooped frame, and limited mobility, today’s birds bear little resemblance to their early counterparts. Read more →

Do you agree with Obama’s immigration plan?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 21, 2014, 7:40 AM Nov 21, 2014
55

Obama’s executive action:
— Delays the deportation of the undocumented parents of children who are in the country legally.
— It also protects any children who were brought to this country illegally before January 1, 2010.
— It directs immigration officials to concentrate on deporting criminals and those who pose a threat to national security. Read more →

How should we combat obesity?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 20, 2014, 6:48 AM Nov 20, 2014
49

A new report by the McKinsey Global Institute says that the global cost of obesity has risen to $2 trillion annually — nearly as much as smoking or the combined impact of armed violence, war and terrorism. Read more →

Culture · Media

The Great Grape Salad Outrage of ’14

Meg Martin November 19, 2014, 11:25 AM Nov 19, 2014
10

Thank The New York Times for provoking Minnesotan’s flyover-country insecurities with its latest “dishes across America” story, this one geared toward Thanksgiving. Read more →

Did the NFL take the right action with Adrian Peterson?

Martha Lueders November 18, 2014, 12:59 PM Nov 18, 2014
1

In a statement to Peterson, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had violated the league’s personal conduct policy. Read more →

How do you describe Minnesota’s identity?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 17, 2014, 9:38 PM Nov 17, 2014
6

At 11:00a.m. on Tuesday The Daily Circuit will discuss your perception of Minnesota’s identity, the reality and how it’s changing.
Read more →

Have your wages stagnated?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 13, 2014, 2:22 PM Nov 13, 2014
5

Median earnings for men who work full time, year-round jobs have been stagnant since the early 1970s, after adjusting for inflation. Wages for women rose through the end of the 20th century, but have flat lined since 2001, as has the gap in earnings between men and women. Read more →

Are high re-election rates a sign that democracy is broken in America?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson November 12, 2014, 9:04 PM Nov 12, 2014
44

Voters hold Congress in low regard, yet they re-elect almost everyone. Read more →

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