Bet You Can’t Buy Just One.

June 2008

We All Pay for the Framework

A light-rail system will bring broad benefits—and not just to those who ride the train.

May 2008

Awareness Transfer

Why good causes aren't always top-of-mind--and why Coca-Cola is.

April 2008

Target's Secret Weapon

A fond farewell to Target’s Bob Ulrich.

March 2008

Minnesota Confidential

We complain and we threaten to do something, but the loss of privacy is already so far out of control that it’s almost hopeless.

February 2008

Plain Old Appreciation

A lovely and meaningful gesture that makes people feel special.

January 2008

City Leaders Deserve a Break

When it comes to addressing issues in our communities, what's trivial to one person may be all-consuming to another.

December 2007

Washed Up

A bold look at Kohler.

November 2007

Copiers Miss the Mark

Lacking true inspiration, Wal-Mart falls victim to its own fashion faux pas.

October 2007

Why Should Justice Be This Blind?

If police and prosecutors are denied information on guns involved in a crime, how can they protect our communities?

September 2007

Infrastructure Upkeep

It's difficult to spend on maintenance, but making a point at the expense of common sense does a disservice to all Minnesotans.

August 2007

Sore Loser

Unlike sports teams, we can’t trade talent with other cities.

July 2007

Ads of Simplicity

An advertisement works when it actually says what product or service is for sale.

June 2007

Gimmickry, Gadgetry, and Google

Just because the technology exists to make gadgets perform an array of tricks doesn’t mean we need them to.

May 2007

Let Me Count the Ways

No hurricanes or earthquakes or tsunamis or seven-year locusts—and other reasons why Minnesota is a great place to live.

April 2007