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Ben Riechers
Trump is pushing his negotiators out of their comfort zone
Negotiation is inherent to him; his approach is different from predecessors' and it might work.
Bonnie Blodgett
This weird weather we're having? A loopy jet stream is the culprit
Arctic warming has disrupted it. So we've got a polar vortex, while NYC will sweat. (And get set for humidity.)
Michael Howell
Wake up when? Minnesotans should back bills for later school starts
Teens' body clocks make them later to bed, later to rise. They can't change it, and development demands we not fight it.
Lori Sturdevant
The Pawlenty advantage: In governor's race, he's known
Governor's race has strong field, but how many know that?
TOM DIMOND
Provide beds in veterans homes where they're needed most: the Twin Cities metro area
State should step up with funds to replace spaces lost to upgrades — before it's too late.
STEVE CHAPMAN
Drugs and addiction: Modern prohibition takes a deadly, and growing, toll
Banning a substance sends addicts to the black market, greatly compounding the dangers of drug use.
Editorial, Seattle Times
More evidence that marijuana can help the U.S. address the opioid crisis
Two new studies show patients are more likely to turn to pot if legal.
Jennifer Rubin
Comey's no slimeball, but he's also not that important anymore
Mueller's investigation is where the action is. Even Trump understands that.
Mara Bain
Forest Lake's 'no' to mental health project will be next community's gain
If you ask the tough questions, you'll get the facts — and a great youth mental health project that we rejected.
Editorial
As pump prices rise, we'll hear more Americans talking about 'staycation'
Fuel costs are expected to be at highest levels since 2014 this summer.
Jonathan Weinhagen and Dee Williamson
Ridesharing has been a boon in the Twin Cities; bring it to the entire state
A bill to create statewide rules for companies would help spread this service, which has had strong economic and public safety benefits.
Cathy O’Neil, Bloomberg View
Congress, like all of America, is missing the point about Facebook
Look, our data is already out there. We need rules about what's done with it.
Jennifer Rubin
Ryan's deal with the devil has had its way with him
He's gotten one thing right. The time to abandon a ship is before it sinks.
John Kass, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
'Chappaquiddick': Impressive, overdue and worthy of a slow, long clap
This piercing film about the tragedy involving Ted Kennedy offers a lesson on how political myths work, at what cost and who pays.
Thomas J. Abood, Karen Rauenhorst and Brian Short
Counterpoint: Archdiocese's bankruptcy filing wasn't done to impede clergy-abuse cases
It was to ensure that all claimants are treated fairly, not just the first ones. In addition, a judge has rejected claims that we've shielded or hidden assets.
Bernard A. Hebda
Counterpoint: Archdiocese has lived up to settlement agreement in clergy abuse case
Nothing can undo the great harm done by abuse, but we are taking verifiable, practical steps to protect children, as well as to make restitution.
Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Before he retires from Congress, some advice for Paul Ryan
House leader should back legislation to protect Robert Mueller.
Editorial
Kids are risking their health 'vaping' at school
There are many unknowns and evidence it leads to smoking cigarettes.
Gary Henrickson
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An open letter to the chancellor of the Minnesota State system
There are several areas where goals and reality do not match. But the central problem is that the system is overbuilt.
Don Wendel
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