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Ben Whitney
George H.W. Bush: A small moment in Minneapolis told me so much about this good man
He was vice president then, but, on top of that, he was a kind, compassionate human being.
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NFL is stained by more violence against women
After the Ray Rice case, league had promised not to repeats its mistakes.
Editorial
Honoring George H.W. Bush's extraordinary life of service
Selfless sacrifice, not selfish aggrandizement, personified the life of the late president.
Letters
Readers Write: George H.W. Bush's legacy, diverse educators and Minneapolis police Christmas tree
We could learn from the lesson a student taught in 1991.
Editorial
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Collaboration is helping make downtown Minneapolis safer
Business owners, community groups and cops are working together.
Chronic wasting disease is both a state, national issue
The best hope is to slow spread, keep disease manageable.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg News (TNS)
It's not over, but Trump merits some credit for progress in U.S.-China trade conflict
The truce may be a case of kicking the can down the road, but it's a step in the right direction. And the two sides are finally talking openly.
Dan Wascoe
George H.W. Bush: When a young future president took to the sky in Minnesota
As a Navy Cadet, George Bush, 18, spent four formative months at Wold-Chamberlain Field. In letters home, he told of his experiences.
Monica Medina, The Washington Post
We can breathe easier - literally - thanks to George H.W. Bush
His environmental record wasn't perfect, but it included historic accomplishments — even vision.
General Motors is trying to stay competitive as market changes
Americans are eschewing sedans and buying trucks and SUVs.
Editorial
Election collusion is just one critical Trump-Russia issue
Mueller's findings suggest Trump deceived voters on business dealings.
Letters
Readers Write: Medicare compromise, Social Security tax, Klobuchar for president, birch logs, reconciliation for native people
An effort to reform rules conflicts with fight against fraud, but can we do both?
Editorial
A familar name, and a new way to fight poverty
Data-driven philanthropy is "where the puck is going," Andrew Dayton says.
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