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Steve Hunegs and James Cohen
April 17, 2018
July 5, 1978 Carter Briefed - President Carter flew back to the White House late yesterday from Camp David to meet with Vice-President Mondale in the

Israel at 70: Remembering Minnesota's connection to a long road toward peace

Walter Mondale played a formidable role in the pivotal Camp David Accords.
Editorial, Rochester Post-Bulletin
April 16, 2018

Eminent domain isn't a reasonable option in Mayo's Albert Lea flap

Citizens wouldn't want to risk tax money to seize clinic's property.
Tony Jones
April 16, 2018

Despite trouble in Edina, the kids will be all right

It's still not clear why our schools were targeted by conservatives, but we'll weather the storm. Will they?
Robert Yang
April 16, 2018
The White House is seen in the early morning light in Washington, Saturday, April 14, 2018, the morning after the U.S. military response, along with F

Interning at the Trump White House as a minority

It was an incredible experience. But I feared that some observers would demean me as a "token Asian," and they did. That's our society today.
Editorial, Newsday
April 14, 2018

As fiscal conservatism wanes, Ryan leaves the stage

He'll have to take some of the blame for the mess he's leaving behind.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
April 14, 2018

It's critical — and positive — that Trump trusts Pompeo

Secretary of state pick has a better chance to succeed than Tillerson.
D.J. Tice
April 13, 2018

Fort Snelling: new vision, old wounds

History can be painful but is rarely simple. Correct?
John Rash
April 13, 2018
Fisheye view of crowds of people at the famous Shibuya Crossing.

Japan on the global stage: The art and craft of ennobling a nation

Japan has been up and down more than once. It's steady now and willing to be a pillar of global affairs.
Art Rolnick
April 13, 2018
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2018 legislative session: Minnesota should double down on early education now

Directed at low-income kids at as early an age as possible, this could help close achievement gaps and give a huge return on investment.
Ben Riechers
April 13, 2018
President Donald Trump speaks during an event on tax policy in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/

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
April 13, 2018
Alma prepared for a shovel full of snow from Sean. Alma Connoy, 7, her brother Graham Connoy, 8 and their neighbor and friend Sean Barker, 8, spent th

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
April 13, 2018
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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
April 13, 2018

The Pawlenty advantage: In governor's race, he's known

Governor's race has strong field, but how many know that?
TOM DIMOND
April 13, 2018

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
April 13, 2018

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
April 13, 2018

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
April 13, 2018
FILE - In this June 8, 2017 file photo, former FBI Director James Comey is sworn in during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in

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
April 13, 2018
Angry residents of Forest Lake held up placards and some yelled, "Shame on you!" after city councilors voted to reject a psychiatric residential facil

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
April 12, 2018

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
April 12, 2018
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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.
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