Political

Why Today's Brexit Vote in the UK Matters
Posted by Erik Bergs on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 12:00 AM By Erik Bergs / June 23, 2016 Comment

Vote Leave Protestors - by Garry Knight

Many Americans will hear the word "Brexit" for the first time today. No, it's not the name of some newly concocted stock index or a must-try low-calorie cereal; it's in fact the term used to describe United Kingdom leaving (or potentially leaving) the European Union. Today, June 23rd, the UK is having a referendum on choosing whether to 'Leave' or 'Remain' within the 28 member state body. The outcome is quite uncertain, but resulting tremors will be felt throughout the globe.  
Why Should Americans Care?
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Interview with Minnesota Governor Candidate Jeff Johnson
Posted by Erik Bergs on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM By Erik Bergs / October 11, 2014 Comment

Jeff Johnson Explains his Views to Erik Bergs

Minnesota Connected was recently given the chance to interview the gubernatorial governor candidate Jeff Johnson (GOP) -- the interview took place hours before his first debate with Mark Dayton (DFL) in Rochester (available to view here). Our conversation focused on a variety of policy issues, but we found a number of non-political tangents to wander down as well. Minnesota Connected: Obviously the...