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Credit Yale for understanding history, renaming Calhoun College
University showed respect for the past rather than compulsion to erase it.
Opinion
Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf: The latest climate change wake-up call
I am reminded of my expedition there — and of the repercussions that the loss of ice shelves will have around the world in the form of rising seas and accelerated climate change.
Opinion
Trump's 'Pocahontas' slurs about Warren are not just demeaning, they're specious
Federally recognized tribal rolls are not exactly sacrosanct. Take it from one who has had dual enrollment for most of her 89 years.
Letters
Opinion
Evidence for vaccine safety is abundant
Now may I have my $100,000, please, Mr. Kennedy and Mr. De Niro?
Denise Johnson
A talk with Margot Lee Shetterly, the author of 'Hidden Figures'
Shetterly's bestseller is now an Oscar-nominated movie. She discusses the book, the film, her links to the true story and more.
Editorial
Trump team sends chilling messages on squelching protest
Administration embraces authoritarianism in the White House.
Cartoons
John Rash
Rash Report: At Camp Ripley training, 'NATO is standing together'
For the 44th year, Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian Home Guard troops train together.
Cartoons
Editorial
Trump shouldn't neglect Afghanistan
More U.S. troops and a more stable government are needed.
Paul John Scott
Rebel knell: The disobedient musician is an endangered species
Today's music cohort is so willing to play the game. Unlike the Replacements. Or Dylan. Or Prince.
Mark Dayton, Tony Lourey and Clark Johnson
Give Minnesotans another good choice on their health insurance
It's the "MinnesotaCare Buy-In," tapping a trusted program.
D.J. Tice
Here's to our nationally pertinent state political figures
Here are the Minnesota players on the national playbill.
Lori Sturdevant
Steve Sviggum's likely return to the Board of Regents? Copacetic.
Quick pick was needed for the board, and he's the guy.
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