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John Rash
Seeing the best of America — and immigration — from India
The impact of immigration — an issue vexing multiple countries — depends on a nation's perspective.
D.J. Tice
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Public-policy moves: And what when the worst case doesn't transpire?
Public policy on guns, minimum wage is food for thought.
Lori Sturdevant
For Amy Klobuchar, if immigration then were like immigration now …
The senator reflects on family history and Minnesota's needs and nature.
Lori Sturdevant
Mille Lacs special session: Dayton angled, and legislators didn't bite
Does inaction regarding Lake Mille Lacs indicate that they're losing their appetite for helping in time of trouble?
D.J. Tice
The ungrounding of the institution of higher ed
Whatever permanence it may have enjoyed is threatened by soaring costs and the government policies that promote this condition.
Lori Sturdevant
A fairer court system in Minnesota? Yes, with miles to go
Reflecting on the work of retiring Justice Alan Page and that of his predecessor Rosalie Wahl.
D.J. Tice
The abortion debate becomes … well, vivid
The Planned Parenthood videos won't solve the issue, but they do compel tangible thinking.
D.J. Tice
Trump, like Ventura? Dudes, your day has come again
A look at Donald Trump's constituency, and what it might have in common with Jesse Ventura's in 1998.
D.J. Tice
Of life and death and love and dogs
I've lost my best buddy. But even now, perhaps he's showing me the way.
Lori Sturdevant
So this is what a full load of roadwork looks like
Well, it really needs to be done. But can it be funded in a way that eases the disruption?
John Rash
An uneven Brazilian and Olympic metamorphosis
Selection of Rio and Beijing suggest transformation in the Olympic movement, too.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's cities are well aware that something's missing
That would be local government aid, at a level that's useful.
D.J. Tice
Long-shot presidential candidates with potential: John Kasich
The practical Ohio governor deserves a chance. Take it from a Minnesota centrist who knows — Tim Penny.
Lori Sturdevant
Legislators come and sometimes go too soon
The pay, combined with the logistics, make the role tough for those who aim to be citizens and not just professional pols.
John Rash
On superheroes, social media and society
"Batkid Begins" documentary depicts Americans eager to see, and do, good.
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