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Ken Martin
The move to replace President Trump starts with early primary voting Friday. Join us.
Minnesotans will be the first in the nation to cast ballots in the primary and, while some are concerned about Democrats coming together, I'm confident we can unite behind a nominee.
Neal Katyal and Joshua A. Geltzer
Three takeaways from the latest in Trump-Ukraine documents
Lev Parnas and Rudy Giuliani have demolished the president's claims of innocence.
Christopher Vondracek
Mr. Bloomberg goes (almost) to Wells, Minn.
If candidates are going to visit farm country, they should also visit the small towns.
Monika Schneider
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Reflections on refugee resettlement from a Beltrami County businessperson
Last week's vote was rushed, driven by a small storm of opposition. Please don't give up on us.
Cal Thomas, Tribune Content Agency (TNS)
What I'd like to hear from candidates
Serious questions would include big government and debt, whether or how to police the world, morality and personal integrity.
Ross Douthat
Despite attempts to reduce its clout, Iowa persists in presidential race importance
It's easy to see scenarios in which the caucuses could turn out to be crucial or decisive.
David Peterson
Fewer deaths from cancer, more from alcohol
Concurrent reports should prompt wider perspective on the epidemic of consumption.
Editorial
Record one-year drop in cancer death rates comes with caveats
Numbers have increased for some cancers linked to obesity.
Afton Clarke-Sather
The environment: From Trump administration, another hit to accountability
Proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act would leave the public without a voice on important decisions.
Julian Lee
The U.S. does still need Middle East oil
This country continues to import more crude than it ships out. Its new status as a net exporter is driven by shipments of refined products.
Noah Smith
Why hostility to immigration runs so deep
That is, despite the overwhelming evidence of its benefits? Beyond the usual reasons, perceptions about welfare are a factor.
D.J. Tice
Disputes over Minnesota's presidential primary point to the perils of too much reform
Even in democracy there can be too much of a good thing.
Amy Goldman Koss
Time passes, and the older among us know if it's really different now
The young insist it's so. They have reasons. We did too.
Editorial
U-Haul's nicotine policy is workplace discrimination
The company should help users quit, not prohibit them from getting jobs.
Editorial, San Diego Union-Tribune
Let's get on with the Senate impeachment trial
And if it's a serious inquiry, Bolton's offer to testify should be accepted.
Joan T.A. Gabel and Devinder Malhotra
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Minnesota's higher education systems need our investment
But if we don't act now, our state won't be able to keep up maintenance.
Atteeyah Hollie and Georgia Sims
Around the world, public defenders and attorneys protest removal of Mary Moriarty
The abrupt suspension of Hennepin County public defender is outrageous.
Andy Brehm
If constitutional amendment would bring on school vouchers — how soon can we pass it?
Why can't teachers union see that this constitutional amendment would help?
Alex Bartolic
Counterpoint: 'Chaotic Care' series doesn't tell whole story of services for the disabled
Minnesota has made a lot of progress. Here are examples.
Matt Welch
Conservatives are hot to suppress pornography
But the move is about more than adult films. They're using this to steer the GOP away from its commitments to individual liberty.
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