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Letters
Readers Write (May 25): Minnesota Orchestra, trade agreements, Iraq war backtracking, figuring out the rules on bikes and fishing
An up-close view on the orchestra's Cuba trip.
Editorial
Re-energize Memorial Day poppies for a new century
Don't let VFW and American Legion tradition fall by the wayside.
Ahmed Tharwat
Muslims and Christians, at peace in death
Recalling my Egyptian village, where a Coptic family lived and worked among us — with none of the strife we see today.
D.J. Tice
About I-35W as an aging-bridge example
The 2007 catastrophe on Interstate 35W is often cited — incorrectly — as a result of aging infrastructure.
Editorial
Rand Paul wages worthy battle to derail the Patriot Act
GOP senator rightly attacks compromise bill as a rushed attack on civil liberties.
Lori Sturdevant
The elements of an E-12 deal for Minnesota are present
The School Readiness program could be the catalyst in special-session discussions.
Opinion
Brooks Jackson
Counterpoint: U has what it takes to have a top-tier Medical School
There's already a lot to admire. This is hardly the "junior varsity," as a recent commentary suggested.
JAY BEECH
A quiet suggestion for Twin Cities taprooms
Shhhh. Seriously, the gustatory pleasure is overwhelmed by the auditory extremes.
Letters
Readers Write: (May 24): U Medical School, arrests and bias, gender gap in pay, Minneapolis schools
Contrary to assertions in a recent commentary, the U is on the proper path to progress.
Editorial
Dan Markingson case finally yields real reforms at the U
It's now up to U president, regents to lead the way.
Tad Simons
How the machines will take over
With our complete and blissful cooperation. At least that's how I would do it, if I were them.
Editorial
Twin Cities mayors have lofty goals, but can plans deliver on disparities?
Efforts to help children and young men deserve community support.
KURT DAUDT AND JENIFER LOON
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What went wrong, what went right at the Capitol
Assessing the 2015 Minnesota Legislative session (so far).
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