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D.J. Tice
Checking what ails us in the age of Trump
Elites are anxious. Common voters felt alienated. There's a likely connection.
Peter M. Leschak
Check your loyalty — and, especially, your pack mentality
Individuals act. Organizations are abstract. Remember that before buying into political parties — or any system that wants your devotion.
Editorial
Focus on 'fraudphobia,' not 'Islamophobia,' in Minnesota
TV report raised troubling questions about child care assistance.
Editorial
Protect election security in Minnesota
Legislature should act fast to secure available federal funds.
Letters
Readers Write: Private-college tuition, health care cost transparency, school shooting in Texas, closing of senior-living facility in Brooklyn Center, Russia's role in Minnesota
One of the most daunting puzzles I've faced.
Editorial, Orange County Register
Why has Trump held only one news conference as president?
He was clear in his criticism of Hillary Clinton for avoiding them.
Michael Hemesath
Counterpoint: Yes, 'The Price is Right' for higher education – and it's not at all unfair
For typical Minnesota private colleges like St. John's, there's no "cross subsidization" among students. Still, it's a tough balancing act.
Editorial
'First-in-the-nation' gathering will empower young American Indians
Event will focus on equipping students with the skills they need to confront formidable disparities.
Matthew Mitchell, Tribune News Service (TNS)
Sports betting: Big foes of online gaming are not who you'd think
The notion of regulation for the public good is so last century. Watch for a few powerful players to have their say.
Cartoons
Editorial
Trump and GOP wage new war on contraceptives
Once again, Planned Parenthood is a favorite punching bag.
Liam Marlaire, Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS)
Sports betting: Odds favor complications from compulsive gambling
States will have to take responsibility for ensuring integrity and providing necessary resources for addiction.
Editorial
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Legislature shouldn't delay passing state bonding bill
Robust investment in Minnesota will be key measure of session's success.
Ellen Anderson and, ALLI GOLD ROBERTS
Energy storage has much to offer, and now is our chance to tap it
But the state needs the right policies to capture the benefits.
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