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The U.S. Postal Service has more than an Amazon problem
For example, consider rising legacy costs of health care and pensions.
Tom Landwehr
Counterpoint: Rest assured, DNR is being rigorous and thorough on Polymet
We've strictly adhered to state standards as we weigh myriad factors on the project. And we'll keep doing so in reviewing public comments.
Kevin Dupuis and Kathryn Hoffman
![Todd Thompson and his father Leonard harvest wild rice on Hole In THe Day Lake south of Nisswa Thursday morning. ] The Minnesota Department of Natural](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/OWOJM43AJS4UN7F44LD2AU3SFM.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
2018 Legislature: Possible harm to wild rice is simply un-Minnesotan
Legislators are steamrolling bills that would gut water pollution standards that protect our state grain. There's still time to speak up.
Jacquielynn Floyd, Dallas Morning News (TNS)
In the final stage of life, former First Lady Barbara Bush offers us a parting gift
In making that simple announcement that she was ready to limit medical treatment to "comfort care," she and her family offered a measure of comfort to all of us: This is life, too. This is acceptance.
Rachel Marsden, Tribune Content Agency
I refer President Trump to citizen Trump regarding 'red lines' in Syria
He had it right in 2013, when he warned President Obama not to attack in order to save face.
Souheil E. Ailabouni
Israel at 70: We Palestinians remember, too
It's a memory of ethnic cleansing that followed the establishment of the state of Israel. At least that's what it would be called today.
Steve Hunegs and James Cohen
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
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
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
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
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
It's critical — and positive — that Trump trusts Pompeo
Secretary of state pick has a better chance to succeed than Tillerson.
D.J. Tice
John Rash
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
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
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.
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