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Federal Reserve struggles to find the path forward
Central bank would be helped by sound U.S. economic policy.
Kirk Anderson
The Secret History of the Commission on Presidential Debates
With the two major party nominees -- and no one else -- about to square off, it's time to revisit the thrilling misadventures that guaranteed voters would never learn about alternative candidates or ideas.
Lori Sturdevant
St. Cloud's cohesive spirit shines through
In the week after a man stabbed 10 people at a mall, this city's remarkable calm reflected years of community bridge-building.
mike meyers
If the system's 'rigged,' it's long been in Trump's favor
Over decades, he's taken the art of tapping taxpayer largesse and exploiting tax law loopholes to heights few have approached.
STEVE MIHM, Bloomberg View
America has lived through an 'age of terror' before
From the 1880s to the 1920s, anarchist "propaganda by deed" — often expressed with dynamite — routinely rocked the U.S. and Europe. The loose extremist network looked a bit like today's.
Letters
Readers Write (Sept. 25): Donald Trump, Super PAC ad, Allina ad, hate crimes
Commentary on "The value of Trump" was magical thinking.
Editorial
Trump's crush on Russia, Putin deserves scrutiny
Voters must know more about candidate's possible financial ties.
John Rash
'Gridiron Glory' exhibit shows NFL's hold on U.S.
Despite its challenges, the league will likely endure.
Editorial
Rest of the nation will follow Minnesota's lead on triclosan
"Big Soap" given a year to get potentially toxic additive out of products.
Brian M. Miller
Education-based high school athletics are an extension of the classroom
A football game between two schools with no previous connection provided good lessons.
Daniel W. Drezner, The Washington Post
Here's why I'm not TOO worried about a Trump victory
Each time Trump edges closer, Clinton's lukewarm supporters feel the heat.
Letters
Readers Write (Sept. 24): Police-involved shootings, CNN, President Obama, distracted driving, Friday night lights, taking a knee
Put our technological know-how to work on a solution.
Editorial
Mississippi River requires agriculture's help to stay healthy
Minnesota should combine stronger regulations, market-based policies.
Bullying executives won't result in lower prescription drug costs
Congress needs to allow Medicare to negotiate prices, among other steps.
Mitch Pearlstein
Editorial counterpoint: Absenteeism issue missed a big point – the kids
For all the barriers to learning and efforts at school reform, what happened to showing up?
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