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U.S. shouldn't quit on multilateral trade deals altogether
Having different rules for each trading partner creates a crazy quilt.
Cal Brink
Obama administration's parting shot at hunters was gratuitous
On his last day in office, the Fish and Wildlife boss took aim at the ammo hunters can use.
Eric Schwartz
Israeli-occupied territories: Legislature musn't overreach on Mideast boycott
A bill would require vendors with the state not to engage in boycotts of Israel, but it is misdirected.
Catherine Gnatek
Bill to force protesters to pay for policing muffles freedom
The proposed state law would be an affront to the Constitution.
Daniel W. Drezner
Big 3 automakers: Business cycle may be Trump's chief nemesis
The last thing car manufacturers want to do right now is invest billions in new U.S. plants. The proposition isn't economically feasible.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg View
Want to understand 'the other side' better? Make their case for them.
We're all trapped in ideological bubbles these days. Here are ideas for popping free.
Trump's move to suspend FHA mortgage fee cut is prudent
Growth of so-called nonbank loans carries risk for taxpayers.
Editorial, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota lawmakers should rein in misuse of stadiums
State doesn't need more embarrassments like the misuse at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Editorial
DeVos didn't stand a chance with Democrats at hearing
But many Americans want education reform, school choice.
Editorial
Even without Trump, there can be progress on climate change
States and cities, as well as other countries, should press forward.
MULTIPLE AUTHORS
A roundup of reactions to the inauguration
Enter Trump.
Stephen B. Young
The Gospel of Winning: Trump's philosophy, and its policy implications
Brand yourself the best, and you will be, Trump believes. He wants Americans to believe it, too.
Lori Sturdevant
The message of the Women's Marches, articulated
For that, let's turn to the leader of St. Catherine University.
Jay Haugen, Jeff Ronneberg, Lisa Snyder, Les Fujitake and Lars Esdal
Education in Minnesota badly needs innovation
The question is : When will legislators realize that one size does not fit all?
KIM CROCKETT
How much is 'Green Bling' costing your town or city?
Edina's expensive foray into feel-good environmental projects is a case in point.
Steve Hunegs
Holocaust remembrance: From the killing fields, an Abrahamic voice
A French Catholic priest, who discovered and mapped forgotten lands of the Shoah, comes to Beth El Synagogue to reveal the hideous past.
John Rash
Rash Report: Europe on alert for Kremlin's election meddling
Consequential elections amid an "information war" and "amplification vortex."
Lauren A. Wright, The Washington Post
Melania Trump: A unique first lady for a unique president
She seems determined to live her own life, pleasing neither traditionalists not feminists. Good for her.
Editorial
Trump, GOP Congress have a few worthy ideas
Tax reform, education, bolstering military are ideas worth pursuing.
JASON SOLE and, RACHEL WANNARKA
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Implicit bias raises its ugly head in the Scarsella case
Will a mostly white jury give credence to the defendant's claims that he shot unarmed black protesters in self-defense?
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