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D.J. Tice
How Scott Walker won, and what resulted
Turns out both sides were right about what they thought would happen: More savings, less union participation, revised politics.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's legislative session opens on an urban-rural divide
In this battle, symbolism is as important as the policies being produced.
John Rash
State stands to gain with global approach
Minnesota International Center changes its name, but not its mission of engagement.
John Rash
French, Lebanese and American diversity converge at Alliance Française events
"Le Mois de la Francophonie" focuses on oft-forgotten Lebanon.
D.J. Tice
Today's Trumpology: Is this one of history's rhymes?
"It can't happen here," as the phrase goes, without a groundswell of discontent. Better heed that.
Lori Sturdevant
Jobs, jobs, jobs? Minnesota has 'em, but it needs more workers
This is a generational phenomenon, not the government drag some suggest.
John Rash
Oscar Sunday, Super Tuesday: Movies (and campaign) reflect a longing
The themes of "returning" and "home" play out in Oscar Sunday and Super Tuesday races.
Lori Sturdevant
Take it from R.T. Rybak: Leadership is sobering
The former mayor quickly learned the difference between campaigning and governing — between earning love and respect. It's a lesson that Tuesday's caucusgoers should keep in mind.
Opinion
Culture has become a tool to challenge North Korea
South Korea uses broadcasts, flash drives, to sway North Koreans.
D.J. Tice
Scalia's death casts a bright light on candidates' litmus tests
Rigid expectations for nominees are a terrible idea — but too often in this campaign cycle, we've heard quite the opposite.
John Rash
An emerging generation considers campaign 2016
"Generation Z" was shaped by Great Recession and diversity.
Lori Sturdevant
Paid leave for new parents is overdue
The workforce has changed dramatically, but policies are stuck in the past. That may be about to change in Minnesota.
John Rash
Iowa and the Super Bowl: Kicking off 2016's biggest games
There are telling similarities — and a key difference — between mega events.
Opinion
Looking for a presidential parallel? Think 1968
Sanders-Clinton is not unlike McCarthy-Humphrey — and look how that turned out.
D.J. Tice
As radicals arise, gridlock never looked so good
Thank the founding fathers that our system could handle a President Trump or Sanders.
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