Out of tragedy comes Little Alan’s Law
On the evening of January 26, 2018, at around 8:00pm, the Geisenkoetter family were setting up a canvas ice house on a Minnesota lake. The ice house was being set up next to their extended...
Not here? Vote anyway: Minnesota early absentee voting is up 150%
Minnesota is known for strong voter turnout - in fact, we consistently have one of the highest voter turnout rates in the country.
(Read the Star Tribune piece on that here: Minnesota had the nation's highest voter...
A four-day workweek is best for workers and for business, New Zealand company proves
If the chance came around to only work four days a week and enjoy an extended three-day weekend, I think the majority of us would jump on that opportunity. That extra day to relax,...
Are the new REAL ID requirements the real deal in Minnesota?
Last July, I wrote an article all about REAL ID and the road blocks that Minnesota has faced in implementing the new system. If you would like to check out that blast from the...
Fake News: Read all about it
The irony of reading about fake news on a news site is certainly not lost on us. The platform has been abused by both users and creators. Clickbait headlines like
"WikiLeaks CONFIRMS Hillary Sold Weapons...
Time to care: These watches will help end gun violence in conflict zones
Linking fashion looks with humanitarian acts is nothing new. Shoe company Tom's, for example, has offered footwear and glasses to communities in need for years.
But a new venture is taking a more hands-on approach...
Minnesota will change its advertising agency on July 1st
With our many lakes, deep, unending forests, and rich history, Minnesota brings in about 70 million domestic and international visitors every year.
Tourism is a $15 billion industry in Minnesota, and is a key sector...
MN bill introduced to penalize slow pokes in the fast lane
There’s something about getting behind the wheel of a car that seems to bring out the worst in us: Something happens where we all lose our collective sense of empathy, common sense, and any...
Does Fashion Have a Lasting Impact on Society?
The fashion industry is often seen as vapid, superficial to the point of parody (and it often is parodied). But fashion is simultaneously a reflection of society' social, cultural, and economic milieu;...
Meanwhile, in South Korea…
South Korea’s National Assembly passed a bill on 2/28/18 to bring the country's maximum legal workweek hours down from 68 to 52.
Why?
People are overworked.
South Koreans have turned into workaholics since their economy started blossoming...
