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Editorial Board endorsement: Richfield mayor is best choice for open Hennepin County seat
Debbie Goettel's experience gives her an edge over Maureen Scallen Failor.
Jamie Lorentzen
Kudos to Bob Dylan, but will he accept the Nobel Prize?
Here is a reason why he might very well be reticent, if he is indeed so.
Shirley Hershey Showalter
A birthday letter to Hillary Clinton
Those who break glass ceilings end up with cuts and scars, but you learned early on how to vanquish bullies.
Mark Halvorson
Five reasons why you can count on Minnesota's voting system
In politics, nothing is squeaky clean. But Minnesota's tough election safeguards are as close to it as is humanly possible.
Editorial
Minnesotans beware: Heroin overdoses can end in death
Two of six who overdosed in the metro area Saturday lost their lives.
Letters
Readers Write (Oct. 25): Academic rigor in kindergarten, legislative pay amendment, health insurance, Bob Dylan's prize
Pushing kids before they are ready leads to struggling.
STEVE CALVIN
What's a voter like me to do? (The social conservative)
Values are marginalized on this ballot — so my pick is who state caucusgoers wanted: Marco Rubio. I'll write him in.
Peter M. Leschak
What's a voter like me to do? (The progressive)
Clinton voted for the war. She's a tool of the 1 percent. But Trump must not win, and Stein can't. So …
Andy Brehm
What's a voter like me to do? (The Republican)
This year's primaries produced a nominee unworthy of my party's noble past and dangerous to its future.
Bonnie Blodgett
What's a voter like me to do? (The progressive, part two)
This is not the American Revolution, but there is a similar call for radicalism that leads those who hear it to Jill Stein.
Editorial
Vote yes on pay amendment for Minnesota Legislature
Legislators won't raise their own pay, and that's bad in the long run.
Lori Sturdevant
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer can help the GOP rebuild after Trump
He's a loyal team player, even in this election. He also has an broader vision for his party.
John Rash
Rash Report: 'Madaya Mom,' Marvel's super Syrian hero
Realistic comic strip goes where cameras can't.
Editorial
Star Tribune Editorial Board endorsement: Hillary Clinton for president
With a formidable command of policy and a deep dedication to public service, she is the nation's best hope.
Luke O'Brien
A millennial son responds to his father's apology about presidential race
His challenge for fellow millennials is to make their own promise.
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