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John Rash
Rash Report: Primary shows Minnesota is a microcosm of broader U.S. trends
Geographic, generational and gender trends, not to mention ideological divides, are apparent in state races.
D.J. Tice
Minnesotans, remember: A governor can reshape the high court, quickly
They tend to get relatively more chances to pick judges than presidents do.
Lori Sturdevant
A word from Farmfest: State may soon be managing a crisis
In that context, a former ag commissioner is backing Erin Murphy for governor.
Letters
Readers Write: Homelessness, immigration, opioid addiction, data privacy and ketamine research, healing crystals
Empathy and inspiration in Minneapolis.
Editorial
Yet another attack on nation's immigrants
Trump rule would more strictly target use of public benefits.
MIKE MEYERS
Tax cuts, check; profits, check; high stock prices, check; wage increases … well, the workers must make do
Comprehending an economy where everything but your paycheck is get-up-and-go.
Letters
Readers Write: Presidential communication, plans for a space force, a carbon tax and social programs, Hennepin County attorney, Wells Fargo, urban development, parks and mountain biking
Reprofessionalize messages from the president.
Editorial, Orange County Register
To his credit, Trump seems to want U.S. out of Afghanistan
Perpetual war has turned out to be deadly, costly and futile.
FROM THE ECONOMIST
The poverty rate in America? Who's measuring? How?
Different definitions produce vastly different apparent outcomes.
Brandon Ferdig
Factors that fueled Alex Jones' rise have produced his predicament
He's always been outrageous; he's even been right at times. Then came a fateful claim.
Robert Moilanen
Minnesota has fallen behind the times on disclosure laws
The key for voters is to have relevant information.
Jonathan F. Mack
Minneapolis 2040 Plan: Elite residents got what they voted for
Now, having signaled their virtue, they're peeved that zoning changes might affect their lovely neighborhoods rather than someone else's.
Editorial
Report about VA's shadow rulers 'should shock all Americans'
ProPublica finds that Mar-a-Lago members have unprecedented influence.
Christine Emba, The Washington Post
At last, some necessary limits on Alex Jones' 'free speech'
Infowars' nonsense won't be missed. Private digital platforms have rights, too.
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