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Minnesota turns 150

May 11, 2008

Today is Statehood Day in Minnesota, the first day in a weeklong celebration of the day Minnesota joined the United States of America, 150 years ago.

Minnesota enjoys a colorful history, sprinkled with people like Joe Rolette, the pioneer legislator who stole the bill that would have made St. Peter the state capital and hid out for until just before the Legislature adjourned, preserving St. Paul’s place as the head of government in Minnesota. We can also boast of Charles Lindbergh, one of the great aviators of the early 20th century, and Bronko Nagurski, who made the U of M Golden Gophers and later the Chicago Bears into national football powers.

Minnesota gave the world the Mayo Brothers, who founded their world-renowned clinic in Rochester. We have produced entertainers like Judy Garland, and Bob Dylan, and authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis and, yes, Wanda Gag.

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Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down

May 10, 2008

Capital for a day

THUMBS UP: It has only been a few months since New Ulm learned it had been designated one of the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Capitals for a Day.

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No quick answer

May 9, 2008

Many Americans have gotten so hooked on instant gratification — and on believing promises made by politicians — that they simply cannot comprehend that there are some problems that cannot be solved with the stroke of a pen in Washington.

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Some ‘savings’ can cost you money

May 8, 2008

The old saying, “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish” should be hung on the wall of the Minnesota Legislature and the state governor’s office.

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Iraqi projects sometimes fall short

May 7, 2008

Reconstruction projects undertaken in Iraq by private companies working for the U.S. government seem to have been a success, in general. But failures — including some labeled as successes — are troubling.

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School Talk

May 7, 2008

Are kids today reading less? TVs, iPods, text messaging and video games have had an impact on the decline in pleasure reading by youth.

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