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'Our Home,' at our History Center, explores Native Minnesota
New exhibit compellingly tells the story of indigenous residents of the state.
Coree Scott Brown
Britain will leave the European Union. Does that mean Scotland will leave Britain?
The governments in London and Edinburgh now seem set on a collision course, with the possibility of protracted conflict and possibly legal action.
Henry Farrell
After Britain's elections, people are talking about a united Ireland. Don't hold your breath.
There are several countervailing forces.
Steve Chapman
The redemption of Michael Vick
He admitted to fighting and torturing dogs but now he's trying to help them. Should he be commended for trying for atonement?
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Walz takes charge on climate change
After setback in legislative session, executive order will at least keep Minnesota moving.
Letters
Readers Write: Environmental impacts of green energy, state budget surplus, Afghanistan Papers
More efficient green energy is the future.
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Baseball fans need data on foul balls
Safety improvements like those undertaken by the Twins should be backed up with statistics, a reasonable goal for a sport swimming in them.
Pamela Hill Nettleton
We are asking the wrong questions about domestic violence
Focus needs to shift from the victim to the abuser.
Daniel J. Jones
It's time Americans read Senate's 2014 torture report
A film, "The Report," is helping to bring the facts of the post-9/11 CIA detention program to a wider audience, but there's so much more for people to know.
Brendan Nyhan
The presidential candidate who gets it mostly wrong
Outsiderism, term limits, direct democracy: You could teach a political science class on all of Tom Steyer's bad ideas.
Multiple authors
Counterpoint: Yes, we state legislators belong in the Mideast. Here's why we're there.
Our experiences here will help us to better serve our constituents.
Federal student loan program is failing taxpayers, students
And Education Secretary DeVos has an idea that deserves consideration.
Letters
Readers Write: Home caregivers, Afghanistan papers, St. Paul traffic, water pollution standards
We need caregivers, but barely pay them.
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