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Minnesota Legislature should take another shot at a 'One State Agenda'
But special session must avoid playing regional favorites.
Letters
Readers Write (May 29): What's wrong/right with golf,
"What's the matter with golf today?" Or, rather, what's right?
Cartoons
Bonnie Blodgett
Strings attached: The unfortunate current spirit of charitable giving
The new 'investment' spirit in charitable giving demands measurable outcomes. Whatever happened to just helping those in need?
Lori Sturdevant
On what will we weigh Minnesota legislators this November?
National elections (Trump? Clinton?) usually drive state results. But, but, but …
POLITIFACT
Politifact: On taxes and crime, front-runners run afoul of facts
No, Hillary Clinton is not going to release "all" of the "violent criminals." Yes, Donald Trump did pay some taxes, at least in the '70s.
Letters
Readers Write (May 30): Memorial Day, preserving your legacy, Obama at Hiroshima, health care costs, this summer's serialized book
Memorial Day: Set aside at least a minute at 3 p.m.
D. Roger Pederson
Memorial Day: Why the mournful sound of 'Taps' makes me sad
Won't we ever learn? We should all be shedding a tear over the fact that this melody has continued to be played and played and played — for generations.
John Gunyou
Memorial Day: Don't forget to remember those of us who remain
A chance encounter at a Home Depot brought home the notion that we must honor not just our valiant service members, but also their survivors.
Doug Rossinow
Hillary Clinton's e-mail controversy: If impropriety here, anticipate it elsewhere
During my time in government, my boss made clear that we would conduct our affairs such that our integrity was never in any way suspect.
Matthew Moeller
Minnesota's criminal justice system: To reintegrate felons, restore our right to vote
Released prisoners are expected to get jobs, pay taxes and obey our parole officers. Yet a disconnect comes when we don't get any say in the political process.
Arthur L. Caplan and Brendan Parent, The Washington Post
Should public foot the bill to rescue reckless risk-takers?
If they won't put down a rescue deposit, extreme athletes should test the limits at their own risk.
Brad Meier
Minneapolis, don't go rogue on sick leave mandate
Our economy is too diverse for a one-size-fits-all policy in just one city. As business owners, we urge you to view the bigger picture.
Doug Baker, Mary Brainerd, Andy Cecere and Tim Marx
A legislative no-brainer: Pass state funds to finish project for the homeless
Governing is hard work, but providing money for the new Dorothy Day Center should be easy.
Multiple authors
Student voices are to be heard, not ignored
The media would have you believe that the St. Paul schools are a war zone. The trouble with that is, no one asked us — and we care.
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