Friday, July 30, 2010

How Can There Be a Jobless Recovery??

Brian Rusche will be featured on AM950 Wednesdays at 5:20pm, check here for a preview of discussion topics and...

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200

(Photo Source)There are two recent reports that I read that I think are linked in a way that displays that...

Minnesota's Invisible Industry

Since Rachel and I began our blog series on human trafficking in Minnesota, we've received some inquiries into...

Off to Pilgrim Point

I'm off to Pilgrim Point, the United Church of Christ camp on Lake Ida near Alexandria, MN. Camp directors...

The Wealth of the Land

Last week I was able to visit some of the most beautiful areas in the state -- Southeastern Minnesota...

  • How Can There Be a Jobless Recovery??

    Wednesday, 28 July 2010 10:33
  • Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200

    Tuesday, 27 July 2010 09:48
  • Minnesota's Invisible Industry

    Friday, 23 July 2010 09:39
  • Off to Pilgrim Point

    Sunday, 18 July 2010 07:38
  • The Wealth of the Land

    Friday, 09 July 2010 12:55

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Question: The poverty rate among white Minnesotans is the sixth lowest in the nation, while the poverty rate among African Americans is third highest. How will you address this economic gap and work to eliminate poverty in our state?

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