Edward Lotterman Before his disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon Bonaparte said, “Geography is destiny!” And even today, this assertion prompts useful thinking about how geography influences development of economies over time and why apparently similar countries can have quite different … Continued
Whether the matter is of formidable geopolitical import or merely a kid’s choir concert, showing up is one of the best ways to convey support. So the mere physical presence of President Joe Biden in Israel Wednesday conveyed far more … Continued
This past week, an unlikely pair of men sat down for breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club, a Republican gathering site just a stone’s throw from Congress, to plot ways to help Israel. On one side of the table was … Continued
An agency set up under Donald Trump to protect elections and key U.S. infrastructure from foreign hackers is now fighting off increasingly intense threats from hard-right Republicans who argue it’s gone too far and are looking for ways to rein … Continued
Many Dakota County voters will be asked on Nov. 7 to consider giving more money to public schools. The Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school districts are asking for additional funding. Here’s a rundown … Continued