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The Pony Express

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Clinton emerges as possible president

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor November 5, 2016

Everyone knows a thing or two about the presidential candidates running in 2016. In one of the most interesting and worst presidential races of all time, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been...

Infographic by Megan Ramberg

Hillary Clinton could expand space potential

Megan Ramberg, Online Editor November 5, 2016

America has been one of the top countries in the world when it comes to sending astronomers into space and collecting information. The argument of space, with intersections of climate change has been...

Edward Snowden, a complete traitor

Edward Snowden, a complete traitor

Adam Humpal, Social Media Reporter November 4, 2016

‘Snowden’ a newly released movie wrongfully portrays an American traitor, who stole classified material from the NSA, as a hero. Oliver Stone's movie 'Snowden' came out this past September, and...

Infographic by Tiana Meador

Dangerous precedent set by government officials

Tiana Meador, Editor-In-Chief November 3, 2016

The infamous race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is coming to a close, and with that, the laws behind accurate voting representation has brought heat among many political leaders. A highlighted...

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Foreign soil is not U.S. soil

Quinn Kuslich, Video Editor October 14, 2016

In 2011, the Arab Spring in Syria escalated into fully armed conflict. This happened because President Bashar Al-Assad violently silenced calls for his removal from office. Syria is now engulfed in...

Nurses Union stands up to Allina health officials, reaches settlement

Nurses Union stands up to Allina health officials, reaches settlement

Kevin Thole, Anchor October 13, 2016

The halls of Twin Cities hospitals may have seemed a little empty the past three weeks. Due to disputes with management, over 4000 nurses in five Allina Health hospitals have gone on strike. The Nurses...

Gary Johnson makes headway in race

Gary Johnson makes headway in race

Christian Anderson, Distribution Reporter October 11, 2016

With the conclusion of the first presidential debate, many believe that America will turn into a Trumptopia or a Clinton world. What many voters overlook though is that there is a third option, and...

U.S. should safely admit Syrian refugees

U.S. should safely admit Syrian refugees

Max Korth, SNO Sports and Social Media Editor October 10, 2016

  The refugees from Syria, after the fall of the Syrian government, have been scattered worldwide looking for countries to settle in. The common concern around the world is that some members...

Immigrants bring new ideas to community

Immigrants bring new ideas to community

Catherine Eliasen, Online Editor September 28, 2016

In recent politics, immigrants have been treated with hostility,  but a lack of diversity could be damaging students. In a state known for its inclusiveness, Minnesota stands out for its cultural sameness....

Lack of poll accuracy skews predictions for presidency

Lack of poll accuracy skews predictions for presidency

Carl Bohacek, Video Editor September 25, 2016

Clinton has got a huge lead! Trump rebounds! The race tightens! In this election the polls seem to change their mind once a week, but in the long run, these large, corporate media sponsored polls aren't...

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Alan Kantrud fights for House seat against Kathy Lohmer

Hannah Boardman, Layout Editor September 25, 2016

Kathy Lohmer has been the District 39B representative for years, and for the first time since she won in 2010, she is in danger of losing her place. Alan Kantrud, a new-comer to the political scene,...

Donald Trump talks tough in Phoenix

Donald Trump talks tough in Phoenix

Sonia Moran, Photographer September 25, 2016

Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald J. Trump recently peaked interest among Trump supporters wanting to build a wall between Mexico and the United States, on Aug. 31. After the meeting,...

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