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Anoka-Hennepin School District and Saint Paul Public Schools are the two largest school districts in the state. Being of similar size, you would think the incidence of suicide would also be similar. Why is Anoka-Hennepin seeing epidemic child suicide levels while Saint Paul sees none?
A recent star Tribune guest column provided background on the proposed St. Croix River bridge at Stillwater. 50 years ago, residents of the Stillwater are organized to fight a proposed coal power-plant in an area that was still relatively undeveloped. Continue Reading
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore. Originally thought to be of little value, taconite was considered overburden (waste) in the days when high grade iron ore was mined. The iron content, magnetite, is only 20- 30% compared to 50 – 60 % iron content in red ore. Red ore is also referred to as direct shipped ore because it can be shipped without processing. Continue Reading
We’ve really gone and done it this time. General government dysfunction in Washington coupled with the implementation of austerity measures in the midst of a downturn has greatly increased the odds of a double-dip recession. The economics team at Goldman Sachs relayed yesterday that:
Thursday night, President Obama unveiled the American Jobs Act, a plan he says will provide a much needed jolt to our stalled economy. Continue Reading
Yesterday, The Big E went over the results of the State Fair poll on the Anti-Family Amendment as it pertains to the task ahead.
Today, I will use the same poll to point out the uncertain nature of the outcome of that task and why organizing will be the key to winning.
UPDATEOne more that seems rather big to have gone mostly unremarked: no ground troops in Libya.
In preparation for next year’s vote on the definition of marriage amendment in Minnesota, I interviewed over a dozen gay men and women about what it was like to grow up in the region. In part 1, they discussed the trials and joys of coming out. Here in part 2, we’ll look at their interactions with a masculine society. Continue Reading
Next year, Minnesotans will vote on an amendment attempting to define marriage as a union solely between one man and one woman. A “yes” vote will ingrain into the state’s Constitution the belief that gay marriage should be forever outlawed. And while a “no” vote will not bring about marriage equality, it will hold the current line.
In 2012, Minnesotans have a choice. On our ballots, we will vote on whether or not to add an amendment to the state Constitution defining marriage as a union solely between one man and one woman. In preparation for the upcoming vote, I interviewed over a dozen gay men and women from Northern Minnesota. Continue Reading