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July 28, 2017
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Readers Write: Minneapolis politics, TSA pat-downs, upcoming anniversary of I-35W bridge collapse

"Leftward, ho" is what inspires.
Letters
July 28, 2017
The sun rises on the U.S. Capitol the morning after the Senate voted on a slimmed-down Affordable Care Act repeal measure on Capitol Hill, in Washingt

Readers Write: Health care vote, Scaramucci's swears and the chaotic Trump administration, Rep. Erik Paulsen and super PACs, transgender toolkit, Dayton-Legislature dispute and the courts

The process most needs reform.
Letters
July 27, 2017
In this May 2016 photo provided by the City of Minneapolis, police Officer Mohamed Noor, right, is greeted by a well-wisher at a community event welco

Readers Write: Bias or not in reactions to shooting, direction of Democratic Party, postsecondary options, pollution in Cottage Grove, sanctions as foreign policy

Broad-brush analysis fell short.
Letters
July 26, 2017
In this image from video provided by C-SPAN2, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. speaks the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 25

Readers Write: National leadership, Trump and transgender members of the military, Trump's Boy Scout speech, NFL brain injuries, baby deliveries in St. Paul, a slice of life

McCain impresses, disappoints.
Letters
July 25, 2017
President Donald Trump at the Boy Scouts of America's 2017 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve in Glen Jean, W.Va., J

Readers Write: Trump's speech to Boy Scouts, drinking and smoking age limits, Hiawatha golf course, police protection

Wherever he goes, there he is.
Letters
July 24, 2017
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau speaks at the beginning of the Twin Cities Pride Parade Sunday, June 25,, 2017, in Minneapolis. Sunday's parade

Readers Write: Resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau, Aquatennial

What politics won't change.
Letters
July 21, 2017
Mill turn machinist Bret Lauderbaugh showed off a tool that collects measurements and then sends the numbers via bluetooth to his main computer Wednes

Readers Write: 'Postsecondary education for non-dummies,' sickness and dying, John Roberts' advice to graduates, a message from Australia

Information is power.
Letters
July 21, 2017
Lang Farms, near Eden Valley, Minn., where vandals dismantled a fence and released late Sunday or early Monday mink from the farm into the wild, Tuesd

Readers Write: Release of minks in Stearns County, Mayo Clinic and Albert Lea, vices like menthol cigarettes and drinking, journalism hall of shame

Those "nitwits" seem humane.
Letters
July 21, 2017
Muskie fisherman leave a public boat launch near Grand Casino Mille Lacs Thursday, July 30, 2015, on Lake Mille Lacs.](DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE)djoles@

Readers Write: Mille Lacs fishing, Trump presidency, Minneapolis police shooting of Justine Damond, body image and 'ditching the diet'

The role of the muskie.
Letters
July 20, 2017
Police removed tape after the end of the investigation in the normally quiet neighborhood. A woman was shot overnight in an alleyway on the 5100 block

Readers Write: Minneapolis police shooting of Justine Damond, administration of President Donald Trump

Don't overstate the dangers of police work.
Letters
July 19, 2017
Mayor Betsy Hodges and Assistant Police Chief Medaria Arradondo address the latest developments in the death of Justine Damond, Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Readers Write: Minneapolis police shooting of Justine Damond, biapartisanship and leadership, arena names

Commentary writer was right; we need action.
Letters
July 18, 2017
Don Damond is comforted by his son Zach Damond as he made a statement to the press near his home after Minneapolis police officer shot and killed his

Readers Write: Police shooting of Justine Damond, Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline, the role of Minneapolis city government

Police Chief Janeé Harteau's distance is unacceptable.
Letters
July 18, 2017
A memorial to Justine Damond on W. 51st St. near the alley where she was shot by police. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com At least 2

Readers Write: Police shootings, health insurance reform

See why the focus is where it is?
Letters
July 14, 2017
Southdale Mall in Edina on a Tuesday afternoon. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday June 27, 2017 The American shopping mall is t

Readers Write: Shopping mall struggles, Ford site redevelopment, Holocaust survivor, intraparty battles, phone use in prisons

Retailers, look within.
Letters
July 14, 2017
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Readers Write: Police work, Rep. Jason Lewis on health insurance, Riverland Community College's online program, prostate cancer study

The stories you don't hear.
Letters
July 14, 2017
People place flowers and light candles in front of a picture of Liu Xiaobo, placed outside the Nobel's Peace center in Oslo, Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Readers Write: Trump, Macron, Xi Jinping and Liu Xiaobo; Sun Country Airlines; Senate health care plan; women in the wilderness; grandmothers as flower girls

Trump, Macron misdirect their praise.
Letters
July 13, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after a Republican luncheon meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington, July 13, 2017. Senate Republican le

Readers Write: Health care bill, mining in northeastern Minnesota, electric car charging network

New Senate plan is still a problem.
Letters
July 12, 2017
Donald Trump Jr., left, is interviewed by host Sean Hannity on his Fox News Channel television program, in New York Tuesday, July 11, 2017. (AP Photo/

Readers Write: Trump Jr. revelations and Russia's intent, Baltic states, X Games, Bob Dylan

Focus on Russia's intent.
Letters
July 11, 2017
FILE ó Donald Trump Jr. at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 19, 2016. Donald Trump Jr. is said to have arranged a meet

Readers Write: Donald Trump Jr., party endorsements, electric car charging network, Charlie Gard and health care, DNR and Lake Mille Lacs, Osmo Vänskä, New York pizza

That smells like collusion.
Letters
July 10, 2017
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Readers Write: Police-community relations, Stanek's stance on immigration, police shooting of dogs, political cartoons

Talk to your local chief.
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