Objects in Mirror: August 19, 2008 Archive

Should Minnesota lower the drinking age?

Posted at 9:34 AM on August 19, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

I can't wait to read the discussion on this. Bob Collins writes:

"College presidents around the country are pushing for a lower drinking age. They say it would lower the amount of binge drinking going on. This issue, of course, is of prime concern to the Upper Midwest, where binge drinking far exceeds the national average."

At time of writing, the opinion poll shows preference towards lowering the drinking age in an effort to reduce binge drinking. Would it really help? Why? Read, take the poll inline, and comment on News Cut.

What financial risks are you willing to take?

Posted at 7:42 PM on August 19, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

MPR's Public Insight Journalism team wants to know how you assess - and act on - financial risk considering our current economy. Is this the time for caution, or are you willing to gamble on certain things (insurance is named as a primary option) to keep cash in your wallet?

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