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D.J. Tice
October 14, 2016

First, let's protect the rule of law

Among the signs of the American collapse, this is one flashing in neon.
Lori Sturdevant
October 14, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a possible candidate for governor? It's a good fit …

The congressman is well-suited to tackle the urban-rural divide.
John Rash
October 7, 2016
The documentary film "Command and Control" focuses on a Sept. 18, 1980, accident at a Titan II missile silo in Damascus, Ark., that came terrifyingly

Rash Report: 'Command and Control' should spark a debate

'Techno-horror-thriller' documentary depicts a danger that's domestic as well as international.
Lori Sturdevant
October 7, 2016

Fearful and loathsome campaigning in Minnesota mailboxes

Flier about two DFL candidates picks the wrong approach and wrong topic.
John Rash
September 30, 2016
A Turkish paramilitary police officer carried the lifeless body of Aylan Kurdi, 3. Members of the Chicago Fire Department worked on a gunshot victim a

Rash Report: Unreal presidential race has little to offer a world of real trouble

Debates not only need fact-checking, but should have future-checking, too.
Lori Sturdevant
September 30, 2016

Where do Minnesota Republicans go after Trump?

One possible direction can be found in the Conservative Energy Forum.
Lori Sturdevant
September 24, 2016
St. Cloud Mayor David Kleis, center, speaks during a press conference at St. Cloud City Hall, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. Authorities are treating Saturda

St. Cloud's cohesive spirit shines through

In the week after a man stabbed 10 people at a mall, this city's remarkable calm reflected years of community bridge-building.
John Rash
September 23, 2016
David Baker, the president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, right, gives a tour to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Wednesday, Sept. 1

'Gridiron Glory' exhibit shows NFL's hold on U.S.

Despite its challenges, the league will likely endure.
D.J. Tice
September 19, 2016
Danny Heinrich

What is deserved for a sex offender?

The Heinrich confession and a case with an offender less vile raise the question anew.
Lori Sturdevant
September 16, 2016

Divining the vote, by congressional district, by educational degree

More than ever, schooling has predictive power in the election. The impact here:
John Rash
September 16, 2016
This image released by Open Road Films shows, from left, Melissa Leo as Laura Poitras, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden, Tom Wilkinson as Ewen M

Rash Report: Will 'Snowden' renew the surveillance debate?

As global leaders gather, the diplomatic focus likely will be dominated by multiple security concerns.
D.J. Tice
September 9, 2016
Allina Health nurses protest outside Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 as they began an open-ended strike after a f

A foolish system and your money …

… are parted more readily than if you had a direct stake in each decision. Lessons for health care and higher ed.
Lori Sturdevant
September 9, 2016

Paid parenting leave: A union attraction for a new generation

How a benefit very relevant to millennials got back on the agenda.
Lori Sturdevant
September 2, 2016

Some brief but critical context on Southwest light rail

Lori Sturdevant
August 26, 2016

A day of big events, and one on which to ponder big goals

Football, the State Fair — and maybe a future World Expo, right here in our state.
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