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Exit, stage north

Exit, stage north

A theater director celebrates the nostalgic appeal of a summertime gig in Bemidji.
by Peter Moore

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More than the 60th Democratic vote

More than the 60th Democratic vote

One of Minnesota's former U.S. senators offers some observations about what's ahead for the newest.
by David Durenberger

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A recount to make Minnesota proud

A recount to make Minnesota proud

Minnesota's secretary of state offers a recap of the Senate recount and its lessons for the future.
by Mark Ritchie

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North Star State takes a page from the South

North Star State takes a page from the South

Among states with the worst budget troubles, only a few have ruled out tax increases.
by Dane Smith

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A vacation that comes according to schedule

A vacation that comes according to schedule

"The cabin" is a fully furnished condo that's hers one week every other year.
by Leslie Martin

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Balls, strikes and absentee ballots

Balls, strikes and absentee ballots

A lawyer puts the Coleman-Franken decision in terms baseball fans will appreciate.
by Brian Rice

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Now, Franken must learn to collaborate

Now, Franken must learn to collaborate

A political scientist offers his view of the challenges that Al Franken faces next.
by Lawrence Jacobs

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It's one thing to get your ticket punched ...

It's one thing to get your ticket punched ...

A communications professional describes his experience of being mugged on the Hiawatha LRT line in Minneapolis.
by Chuck Laszewski

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