The Miracle of Minneapolis

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

Why Minneapolis is doing well - Hint: There's a touch of socialism in the tax structure.

http://m.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/the-miracle-of-minneapolis/384975/

[Wellstone ruled]

1. Only time Minneapollis has struggled was when

Minnesota had Rethug Governors. Yes,people policies really do work and the engine of growth for the Upper Midwest is Minneapolis. DFL rules!!!

[jwirr]

2. The Twin Cities is not the only area in MN that has wealth sharing idea. Years ago the legislature

placed a tax on the iron industry that would be spent in many of the communities that surround it in the Arrowhead region. It helped with a lot of projects in this area.

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Iron Range Resources and

development Commission,investment in schools and infrastructure as well as post secondary educational opportunities.

[jwirr]

4. That is it. I am so proud to live in this state. We still care about each other. I hope it never

ends.

[Wellstone ruled]

5. Nothing like Minny in the Summer time,

except the damn Skeeters the size of 747's.

[jwirr]

6. LOL

[Thor_MN]

9. Well, we do need to wear life jackets outdoors...

in case the mosquito drops you over open water...

[Wellstone ruled]

10. Have to forgive me,living in the Desert totally forgot about

the water hazards.

[progree]

7. Minnesota Has the Worst Financial Racial Inequality in America

Minnesota Has the Worst Financial Racial Inequality in America, According to Study, City Pages blog, 2/4/15
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2015/02/minnesota_has_the_worst_financial_racial_inequality_in_america_according_to_study.php

I found this on the AM950 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AM950Radio as a comment on the article in the OP. I don't know anything about it one way or another; I'm curious what people think. Is it great just for white people?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. I think both things are basically true. That is, Minneapolis is generally a good place to live

if you have an education, regardless of race. However, it is also true that there is still a significant wealth gap between minority populations in general and white people, even though the Minneapolis-St.Paul area is increasingly diverse. One problem that's been in the news lately is the large racial disparity in student performance in the larger school districts. That needs to be fixed in order for the wealth gap to shrink. Overall, a person with an education has a better chance of getting a good job here than they might elsewhere; but the problem you refer to is quite real.

[glinda]

11. I agree but what I see are the rise of new expensive apartments all over and the

loss or struggle of MN. Companies that may put a stress spin on things to come unless that is headed off.