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D.J. Tice
About I-35W as an aging-bridge example
The 2007 catastrophe on Interstate 35W is often cited — incorrectly — as a result of aging infrastructure.
Lori Sturdevant
The elements of an E-12 deal for Minnesota are present
The School Readiness program could be the catalyst in special-session discussions.
Lori Sturdevant
Lori Sturdevant: Legislature's work impeded by Capitol's reconstruction
Usual patterns of lawmaking interaction were disrupted this year — and next year could be worse.
D.J. Tice
In praise of the political machine
Could it be that reforms meant to clean up our system have enfeebled the very wheeling and dealing that made it work?
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's debate on universal preschool exposes differences
A breakthrough, in that it was on the table. A rift, however, in terms of execution.
Editorial
Lori Sturdevant: Unfulfilled policy dreams can return next year
If Dayton makes good on his veto threat, education will be added to a growing 2016 Legislature agenda.
John Rash
Periscope ups the ante for sports, media and politics
Live-streaming apps are just the latest digital disruption to upend established models.
Lori Sturdevant
Lori Sturdevant: Legislature's dealmakers shouldn't squeeze out mental health improvements
Some state spending saves lives and money down the line.
Lori Sturdevant
Lori Sturdevant: University voices plead for state funding boost
If the Legislature does not aid the whole U of M system, the Board of Regents is bound to be tempted to exercise its constitutional autonomy.
D.J. Tice
D.J. Tice: Crunch time at the State Capitol. Advantage: Dayton
His track record against legislative majorities is impressive (and he has no election to lose).
Scott Gillespie
Scott Gillespie: Black victims of the police, ad infinitum
I've had too many occasions to recall a story I covered as a young reporter.
John Rash
Rash Report: Nepal news coverage 'vital' to recovery
Journalists spur worldwide interest, international aid, and long-term follow-through.
Lori Sturdevant
Lori Sturdevant: Duluth local government aid cuts are a rotten precedent
Republican-proposed cuts in local government aid are a poor precedent — and Duluth is a terrible target.
D.J. Tice
D.J. Tice: Corporate roles, rights, wrongs: What's a 'person' to do?
"Inversions" expose confusions and contradictions in the debate.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's bridges are still out there, aging
Of particular concern is infrastructure essentially untouched in 40 years.
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