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Lori Sturdevant
The new generation gap in Minnesota: It's a formative thing
Here's how it might play out in the upcoming elections.
D.J. Tice
Of Harvey Weinstein, Hugh Hefner and sexual revolutions as ambiguous things
Considering male wrongdoing in the context of this era's permissive society.
Dan Lund
For Amazon's HQ2, we're truly a no-brainer
The Twin Cities has everything the Seattle giant could want: fellow retailers, a highly educated workforce and a reasonable cost of living.
Tom Hoch
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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Tom Hoch: We need new vision and leadership
To address issues such as housing and public safety and to get things done, let's make a change at the top at City Hall.
Mike Risvold
Wayzata police chief: From the bottom of our bereaved hearts, thank you
When our department lost officer Bill Mathews, communities and other officers from far and wide lent a hand.
Diane M. Ring
Counterpoint: To get to the forgiveness part, we must first admit the racism
What would Lincoln have done about the Confederate monuments, if he had lived?
John Rash
Rash Report: 'Mark Felt' movie about Watergate evokes parallels to today
Leaks, investigative reporting and a special counsel consume Washington.
Editorial
Trump's Twitter attack on Puerto Rico set a new low
It's unclear if he understands and accepts responsibilities of presidency.
Dianne Feinstein, The Washington Post
More Trump judges will get through if the GOP's power play succeeds
The Senate's 'blue slip' tradition should be respected; someday, Republicans will wish they hadn't discarded it.
Erin Stevens
Why women deserve coverage for birth control
Look at all of the health benefits. This shouldn't even be controversial.
Editorial, Sacramento Bee
How our most popular social-media platforms are failing us
After Vegas shooting, facts were hard to distinguish from falsehoods.
Chuck Leer
Counterpoint on Amazon bid: What's wrong with a little 'glitz'?
We don't have to be so modest. Here in the heartland, we have the workers and quality of life to attract Amazon.
Mary Ellison
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Counterpoint: The facts behind Minnesota's complex new licensing system
The public is mistaken in believing that the private sector could have installed this system in a more efficient manner.
Matthew Smaus
Counterpoint on Amazon bid: A Seattle transplant's cautionary tale
Hordes of itinerant tech employees and the money that followed them ruined my neighborhood beyond recognition.
Doug Sosnik
Why Trump, with his loyal base, can prevail in 2020
Though it's counterintuitive, he already has a leg up on any rivals.
Jacob Frey
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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Jacob Frey: Reject the false choice of safety vs. justice
My vision for leading the city includes specific policy changes to fix the Police Department — starting with hiring additional officers.
Editorial
New rules on payday loans are a welcome attack on unaffordable credit
Too many low-income consumers are victims of predatory lending.
Doug Stone
U.S. dumping transgender protections? Yes, I'm taking that personally
Having a child who has transitioned, I'm angry over the Justice Department's reversal.
Editorial
Where was the board of directors at Weinstein Co.?
Harvey Weinstein's reputation was no secret in entertainment business.
Ted Kolderie
Counterpoint: It's not 'student flight' if you're exercising choice
In order to compete, districts must have the ability to be flexible and personalize learning.
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