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David Rask Behling
As partisanship prevails, those of us in the center need to raise our voices
Hyperpartisans on the left and right don't speak for the majority of us in the center. We have to make them aware of that.
Harold Wolle and Randy Kramer
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Water buffer law: Intent is fine, but it isn't ready to be implemented
Ambiguities and only-recently-released guidelines for farmers require the state to modify the law and push back its Nov. 1 launch.
Editorial
After WannaCry, tech users need to do their part
Warnings from security experts are not getting through to the public
Nicholas Weaver
Global cyberattack represented the merging of two plagues
At play were internet worms and criminal activity, carried out here via ransomware. Innovative action is needed to counter the threat.
Editorial
Ill-conceived California legislation would penalize builders of Trump's wall
It'd be wrong to punish businesses for seeking work and doing their jobs.
Editorial
At 97, Nuremberg war crimes prosecutor still fighting for good
Ben Ferencz remains an advocate for peace, morality and justice.
Marshall H. Tanick
Impeach President Trump? Nah. But invoke the 25th Amendment? Hmm …
It lets the veep and agency chiefs replace a president, perhaps temporarily, if he's "unable" to carry out his duties. A respite might be good.
Eli Lake, Bloomberg View
Trump's best (and only) defense is complete incompetence
Collusion would be more hidden. Intimidation would be more subtle. This looks like somebody who just isn't up to the job.
Preet Bharara
Are there still public servants prepared to say no to the president?
Previous episodes show that confidence in the rule of law and the integrity of investigations is critical. Three things are needed now.
David Wilson
Tale of 38th Street bike lanes/parking losses should serve as a warning
Counterpoint: A well-tuned effort gave the impression of overwhelming support for the lanes. Everyday residents with reservations were overwhelmed.
Barbara Nylen
Planning of Minneapolis bike lanes is short on one big thing: Common sense
Counterpoint: Rules for bicyclists are wanting, and too many bike lanes aren't suited for the purpose of moving traffic in a safe and efficient way.
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald (TNS)
Are the robots coming after your job?
Short answer : Probably. Governments should start planning now for surplus workers.
Editorial
2020 census even more at risk after director's resignation
Instability, funding issues should get Trump administration's attention.
Richard Schwartz
Childhood memories: Call it a case of 'Mother Knows Best'
I was assembling a model airplane I'd gotten as a treasured gift. The last part of the puzzle was truly something else.
MEGAN MCARDLE, Bloomberg View
Yup, Trump's an autocrat, but at least he's a bungling one
Not sure open war with the FBI is in the presidential handbook. Which is unopened in any case.
Lori Sturdevant
Regarding vetoes: Dayton, a former goalie, learns to fully block the net
He used to be resigned to having some unwanted legislation get past him. No more.
Jim Davidson
Lakes with zebra mussels are goners. Lock the trouble there.
It's time for us to stop (stop!) letting invasive species hitch a ride to our docks.
The burden of being black and behind the wheel
New Virginia law requires driver's ed to address police interactions.
Joe Henry
An ever-growing frustration, and a barrier to teaching: Cellphones in the classroom
They fill our classrooms, and while most kids know their proper use, some can't put them down. And that causes big learning problems.
Robin L. Silverman
A lesson from a disaster: Help – and love – prevailed
The outpouring was overwhelming after the 1997 Grand Forks flood, helping to fill a need that no amount of preparation could have met.
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