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MnSCU hops on the rebranding bandwagon
By whatever brand, 31 institutions should start functioning as a system.
Letters
Kim Crockett and Kevin Terrell
Editorial counterpoint: The Met Council needs a lot more than tweaks
The unelected body is a barrier to a transportation solution.
Multiple authors
Minnesota policymakers, here's the right way to help Somali-Americans
Hint: Stop stigmatizing these marginalized residents as terrorists.
Jonathan Bernstein, Bloomberg View
Trump's triumph can't erase his candidacy's basic weakness
It's likely he'll be the nominee, but even now he can't rally the party behind his banner.
Editorial
Credit Target for embracing inclusion with transgender policy
Boycott is doomed to fail, because it's on the wrong side of human rights.
Editorial
Allies need to offer more to anti-ISIL fight
Incremental increase in U.S. troops should spur stronger regional effort.
Letters
Readers Write (April 27): 'Fools and fast cars,' Prince's death, ignition interlock devices, spine surgery
"Fools and fast cars" aren't the only "witless wonders" on the road.
Derek Otte
Remembering Prince: A reminder of the power of music in a time of budget cuts
For children, it has many benefits — and not just for those who go on to become pop stars.
Stephen B. Young
In defense of genius: 400 years later, Shakespeare is still our guide
After him, to what greatness could a writer in English aspire?
Erik Paulsen
Erik Paulsen: Tax information is a critical, but missing tool, in child-abduction investigations
My legislation would change that by allowing access to data that follow known patterns. And it would include key safeguards.
Stephen M. Walt, Foreign Policy
Why is America so bad at promoting democracy in other countries?
Too often we force it. Also, we're not exactly setting a good example at home.
Mick Sterling
Remembering Prince: His music, our moments
For a brief minute in March, I was fortunate enough to share a stage with a musical genius. But you didn't need to be close to be moved.
Letters
Readers Write (April 26): Money in politics, remembering Prince, Minneapolis development, flag imagery, the Legislature and licensing
Political fundraising demands are over the top.
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