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Joe Nocera, Bloomberg View
Supply, demand and 'Hamilton': The more the megahit changes, the more tickets remain … really expensive
Despite wholesale cast turnover and productions in new cities, the secondary market still gets a king's ransom for entry to the megahit.
John Rash
Rash Report: PBS a value, and invaluable to American society
Citizens and Congress could rescue the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from the president's proposed cut.
Editorial
General Mills stung by criticism for pollinator campaign
Seed giveaway was well-intentioned but poorly executed.
Opinion
A helpful, though elusive, idea: Staggered, 18-year terms for Supreme Court
We could eliminate much of the politicization that now plagues appointments — but it requires a change in the Constitution.
Letters
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Readers Write (March 26): The rule of law, government accountability, ride-sharing, climate change, Minneapolis police
Holding Surdyk (and others) accountable for their breaches.
Editorial
Transit funding fight puts all of Minnesota at economic risk
"Win-lose" is a flawed strategy for Greater Minnesota and Twin Cities.
Editorial
Nation needs the truth on Russian election meddling
As list of links to Trump campaign grows, independent probe is needed.
Editorial
Health care setback shouldn't be an excuse to walk away from reform
The Republican bill did not merit passage, but the challenge remains.
Letters
Robert W. Geist
You won't find nirvana in cartel-style national health services abroad
Counterpoint: They're cartel arrangements, with inevitable problems. Can Congress deregulate our version of a managed-care cartel, Obamacare, and return medical marketplace power to families?
Annette Meeks
Our transit system is off the rails, and long-range funding needs fixing
Northstar rail, with few riders, is one hole to stop digging. It's time to focus on what works, what commuters need and what we can afford.
Editorial
Insurers are in driver's seat on state health 'reinsurance'
We're seeing a pricey Band-Aid for the state's health market.
Editorial Board
Neil Gorsuch has earned his Supreme Court seat
He made it clear that he will faithfully follow the law -- which is just what troubles some of his opponents.
REBECCA LOWEN
Why is Norway tops in happiness? Let us count some ways
A job took us to Oslo from Minneapolis. Now, I'm less stressed. Safety, school, transportation and health care are a few of the reasons why.
Editorial
Tillerson shouldn't reject negotiations with North Korea
Suggestion that U.S. might strike when faced by a threat wasn't necessary.
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