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Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough on values learned at St. John's

Obama chief of staff Denis McDonough on values learned at St. John's

Stillwater, Minnesota native Denis McDonough was President Barack Obama's chief of staff and said a good chief of staff needs to know history, have some perspective and tell the president the hard truth.
by MPR News Staff

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Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

Durenberger and Sturdevant: 'When Republicans Were Progressive'

An event hosted by longtime MPR host Gary Eichten. His guests were former Republican U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger and writer Lori Sturdevant, who've co-written a new book titled, "When Republicans Were Progressive."
by MPR News Staff

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Heather Cox Richardson on the history of the Republican Party

Heather Cox Richardson on the history of the Republican Party

Heather Cox Richardson says the principles, and the contradictions, of the Republican Party reflect the principles of America: equality of opportunity, equality under the law, and protection of property.
by MPR News Staff

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The Democracy Test: 'Checks and Balances'

The Democracy Test: 'Checks and Balances'

The Democracy Test, episode 5 "Checks and Balances." What we can learn from previous periods of political paralysis.

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The struggle to achieve a 'Great Society'

The struggle to achieve a 'Great Society'

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and Augsburg University history professor Bill Green discuss the issues highlighted in a History Theatre play, "The Great Society."
by MPR News Staff

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Threading the needle: Mammoth Duluth museum ship eased out of longtime berth

Threading the needle: Mammoth Duluth museum ship eased out of longtime berth

You think parallel parking is hard? Try threading a mammoth Great Lakes freighter through the opening of a narrow drawbridge — with only 7 inches to spare on either side.
by Dan Kraker

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