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Managing to Win

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Managing to Win

Hammering out the message, smoothing off the rough edges: portraits of six political operatives.
by Craig Cox, Illustrations by Dan Murphy

Bread and Circuses

Politics at the Piano Bar

Alan Fine looks ripped in a Speedo.
by Craig Cox
“The Only Other Job I’d Like”

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“The Only Other Job I’d Like”

Independence Party candidate Peter Hutchinson made his reputation wrestling budgets rather than Hulk Hogan. Is he ready for the main event?
by Craig Cox, illustration by Kyle Webster / www.kyletwebster.com
The Long Bomb

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The Long Bomb

The Golden Gophers football team hasn’t been to the Rose Bowl in 40 years. Is it time to scrap this expensive sport—and focus on education?
by Craig Cox
Burning Down the Firehouse

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Burning Down the Firehouse

When the city burns, who will bring the marshmallows? The Minneapolis Fire Dept.—now officially “a recipe for disaster.”
by Craig Cox
Building the Boys of Summer

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Building the Boys of Summer

St. Paul legend Dennis Denning is one of the most successful and respected baseball coaches in the nation.
by Craig Cox
Get Rail!

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Get Rail!

We had the best Light Rail system. Fifty years ago.
by Craig Cox