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Readers Write (Oct. 26): Health care, nonprofit pay, voter participation, Hennepin County District 5 race
Let's acknowledge some realities about emergency rooms.
Editorial
Editorial Board endorsement: Our picks for Minneapolis and St. Paul school boards
Ellison, Caprini, Reimnitz and Asberry in Minneapolis. Foster in St. Paul.
Editorial
To our readers: An explanation of the Editorial Board's endorsement process
Our goal is to publish well-reasoned opinions that readers will find useful in making their own choices, whether they agree with our picks or not.
Jenifer Sarver
I'm pro-life, but support Hillary Clinton
It's not a perfect choice; there never is. But I see a bigger picture, both in this race and in faith's purpose. None of us is judge and jury.
Gregor Pinney
Jamar Clark case: Cops' actions before shooting are key to the tragedy
It appeared the officers were looking for trouble where none existed. Exonerating them could lead to future, unnecessary incidents.
Robert Cialdini
The new way to influence people: Pre-suasion
Research done in the last 15 years shows that optimal persuasion is achieved by arranging for people to agree with a message before they know what's in it.
Paula Dwyer, Bloomberg View
How Hillary Clinton and Paul Ryan could find common ground
The way out of the gridlock begins with corporate tax reform, which both Republicans and Democrats claim they want.
Editorial
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.
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