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The Boiling Point of Aaron Swartz's Suicide
The more I read about Aaron Swartz, the more he seemed like a hero from an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, accompanying his Randian hero-like intelligence, moral IQ, and frustration that the rest of th...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:00 AM
A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
Daily Republic editor named to South Dakota task force on open records
MITCHELL, S.D. - Seth Tupper, the editor of The Daily Republic in Mitchell, S.D., recently was appointed to a state task force that will study open record and open meeting laws in the state, accordi...
Posted on 8/24/12 at 10:58 AM
Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
Getting more people to your blog from your website
As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
Posted on 2/14/11 at 2:04 PM
Ottertail mayor retires after 34 years in city government
By Heidi Kratzke , December 25, 2010
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Another Metrodome story
"Neighbors peered out of frosted windows, watching the (snow storm) victims across the street futilely slip and slide, wheels grinding up and down the icy incline of their driveways...By Don Davis , December 25, 2010
Tax bill makes strange alliances - Bachmann, Ellison
The most significant federal tax bill in years passed Congress, and produced strange political bedfellows.By Don Davis , December 24, 2010
Dayton, Zellers downplay stadium discussion
By Don Davis , December 24, 2010
Are there 'invisible' businesses?
By Al Edenloff , December 17, 2010
Torrey Westrom column: Budget shortfall a clear call for common sense
We recently learned the November state budget forecast calls for a $6.2 billion shortfall in 2012-13 – a clear call that like families, small businesses and local government, state government will also have to reduce and reform spending to balance its budget.By State Rep. Torrey Westrom , December 12, 2010
Biofuels bill aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined a bipartisan effort of 14 senators calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend the biofuels tax credits that will help reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign oil, invest in renewable fuels infrastructure, and create jobs for middle-class families and economic growth.By Staff Report , December 05, 2010
Legislation will allow siblings up to age 18 to remain together in international adoptions
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced this week that her legislation, the International Adoption Simplification Act, has been signed into law by President Obama.By Staff Report , December 04, 2010
Minnesota faces battle over how to balance $6.2 billion deficit
Minnesotans should not feel an impact from a growing state budget deficit, at least not for a few months.By Don Davis , December 03, 2010
Emmer admits he lacks recount votes, but presses on
Tom Emmer said today that he is not gaining enough votes in a recount to win the Minnesota governor race, but said he needs more answers before ending his post-elect effort.By Don Davis , December 03, 2010
Bakk needs his building skills in new Senate
It is a good thing that Tom Bakk is a carpenter.By Don Davis , November 21, 2010
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Emmer looks at vote different than party
Tom Emmer made it clear in his first post-election newspaper interview that his job is different than that of the Republican Party chairman.By Don Davis , November 20, 2010
GOP streamlines legislative work
By Don Davis , November 19, 2010
GOP streamlines legislative work
Republicans say their action to cut the number of legislative committees illustrates a desire to streamline government.By Don Davis , November 16, 2010
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Did Minneapolis lose Dem convention ground?
Minnesota's bid for a second straight national political convention may have taken a hit in this month's Republican-dominated elections.By Don Davis , November 14, 2010
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