Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura's weekly radio show is a forum for floating new ideas--and sometimes, even the far-fetched ones reach enough listeners who are willing to give them a try.

Public pensions are now well funded. But with the buildup in equities, they have taken on more investment risk.

How the Internet tax war plays out will have a major role in determining future economic development strategies.

Originally, Kerriga Joseph, the city manager, had thought Hippiloto was a gamble. Most managers serve up the trendy management pitch about delegation, empowerment, discretion and responsibility. Joseph actually lived those principles.