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John Rash
Rash Report: Can Klobuchar connect with voters' 'true north?'
Minnesota senator's expected presidential bid comes amid a polarized, turbulent political environment.
Letters
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Kevin S. Burke
Hennepin County judge: Achieving racial equality with traffic-stop philosophy demands our best thinking
This is a problem for which all leaders in the criminal-justice system bear responsibility.
Lori Sturdevant
Ranked choice might be right for primaries (and Klobuchar)
Amy Klobuchar is the type of candidate who might benefit from this voting method, and its use could be more than just a pipe dream.
Letters
Editorial
Minnesota must lead in addressing chronic wasting disease in deer
State has the health and technology expertise to develop new test for deer.
Ron Way
Democratic socialism: The devil you know
What it is, what it's not, how it's long been all around and why it's catching on even more.
Letters
Readers Write: Traffic stops, Maya Moore, newly elected state Rep. Jason Rarick, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and the presidency, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, tax cuts, winter driving
Tactics do not appear justified as a tool to prevent violence.
Editorial
Transgender troops have served without problems for nearly two years
But SCOTUS gave a boost to Trump administration's misguided ban.
Janet Walsh
Dementia and caregiving: It's time for paid family leave
Voters want to expand these policies. In several states, there are good results. A federal proposal can push things forward.
Doug Wilhide
American individualism: That's our myth — after self-sufficiency kicks in and until luck runs out
It's in our allegories. But in life, as humans we're interdependent, as well.
Editorial
Trump dangerously dissents on worldwide threat assessment
A president at odds with his intelligence leaders makes America less secure.
Frank Ongaro
Counterpoint: Mining and environment can be in balance. In Minnesota, they always have been.
We await Twin Metals' comprehensive plan. It will be a plan based on 21st century technology to ensure a mine safe for its workers and surroundings.
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