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Banks: You call that customer service?

Beyond the frustration over health care elevated by a CEO’s shooting, of all things, is the breakdown of that basic social contract.
AuthoredDavid Banks
January 11, 2025
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This Minnesota legislative session is poised to begin like 1971’s

May its impact, in the end, warrant a similar comparison.
AuthoredLori Sturdevant
January 11, 2025
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Banks: Amid tragedy, one finds the truth in clichés

Such as “there but for the grace of God” and “change is the only constant.”
AuthoredDavid Banks
January 10, 2025
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2025 geopolitical outlook: Prepare for a perilous year

Annual analyses from foreign-policy experts explain a fraught new era.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 10, 2025
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Johnson: Moving forward with MPD consent decrees

The community must hold the city’s feet to the fire on the legally binding promises made.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
January 9, 2025
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Rash: Continental drift: Trump roils North American relationships

Alienating allies degrades diplomacy needed to respond to adversaries.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 8, 2025
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Johnson: Clean-slate law is not only a just act, but an economic one

It’s a boon for Minnesota, but it’s important that everyone who needs to know about it does know.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
January 6, 2025
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Burcum: Professor aims for 87 counties with dementia ‘roadshow’

Joe Gaugler takes outreach seriously and is commendably hitting the road with information and resources.
AuthoredJill Burcum
January 4, 2025
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Rash: Reject polarization, not news

An informed citizenry is essential to our democracy.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 3, 2025
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Morris: Tragedy struck at the dawn of a new year

The attack in New Orleans won’t be taken lightly, but neither will it derail our resolve.
AuthoredPhil Morris
January 2, 2025
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Burcum: A call to action for backyard flock owners

Avian flu’s threat should prompt coop biosecurity review. Fortunately, how-to resources abound in Minnesota.
AuthoredJill Burcum
January 1, 2025
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Morris: What are you paying for, exactly? Wouldn’t *you* like to know?

With a new transparency law taking effect in Minnesota, you can.
AuthoredPhil Morris
December 31, 2024
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