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Lori Sturdevant
For Gov. Dayton, water quality agenda runs deep
Buffer-bill bickering aside, the governor is not backing down on this — especially with Flint.
Opinion
A Trump-less debate highlights a campaign heavy on politics, light on policy
A split-screen between the Republican debate and a Donald Trump rally highlights the politics, but not the policy, of the 2016 race.
Lori Sturdevant
A voice of higher ed — Robert Bruininks — is pretty keen on early ed
This will be a key topic again this year at the Legislature. Might a former U president be a source of sage advice?
John Rash
Despite dangers, getting the 'ground truth' compels journalists
Brothers Charles and Richard Sennott are among those advocating for journalists' safety and the need for on-the-ground reporting.
Lori Sturdevant
A welcome return of drug-store democracy
New forum relaunches legendary discussion group. The first topic — the legacy of slavery — won't be timid.
D.J. Tice
The long twilight struggle of the Iron Range
If we don't want new mining, the region's economic prognosis isn't good.
Opinion
'13 Hours' and the enduring Benghazi debate
New movie renews attention on the 2012 consulate attack at a crucial time for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
John Rash
Sobering global events crash New Year's party
First week's market, martial and diplomatic turmoil matches many foreign-policy analysts' predictions of a sobering '16.
D.J. Tice
Liberty has a way of leaving us conflicted
Two recent rulings give us a chance to assess our priorities.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's elder taxpayers have clout. (Alas?)
Will they get political favors that would be better directed elsewhere?
John Rash
2015's politics, media set 2016 stage
A "permanent campaign" and endless "election years" made the past year consequential for this year's vote.
D.J. Tice
Weeding out unfit cops early could help prevent shootings
If reforms are needed to deal with racial injustice, barriers to police discipline are a place to begin.
Lori Sturdevant
Forget Nazi comparisons — find other ways to reject hateful speech
Even in the rare case where it's warranted, there are better ways to counter ugly, fearmongering rhetoric.
Lori Sturdevant
As Duluth Mayor Don Ness takes his leave, a takeaway
He doesn't think his soft-sell style of politics would work on a broader stage. That's not to say civic involvement wasn't worth it.
Lori Sturdevant
Iron Range seeks empathy as it reinvents
There's a perception that the metro area doesn't understand.
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