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Preet Bharara
May 15, 2017
James Comey, the director of the FBI, shakes hands with President Donald Trump at a reception for law enforcement officers and first responders who he

Are there still public servants prepared to say no to the president?

Previous episodes show that confidence in the rule of law and the integrity of investigations is critical. Three things are needed now.
David Wilson
May 15, 2017

Tale of 38th Street bike lanes/parking losses should serve as a warning

Counterpoint: A well-tuned effort gave the impression of overwhelming support for the lanes. Everyday residents with reservations were overwhelmed.
Barbara Nylen
May 15, 2017
"I think the more bike lanes the better," said Dan Elsen, of South Minneapolis, who stopped at Mother Earth Gardens on his way to bike home with his d

Planning of Minneapolis bike lanes is short on one big thing: Common sense

Counterpoint: Rules for bicyclists are wanting, and too many bike lanes aren't suited for the purpose of moving traffic in a safe and efficient way.
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald (TNS)
May 15, 2017
FILE — Baxter, made by Rethink Robotics, at a trade show in Chicago, Jan. 22, 2013. New research that found flaws in a number of robotic device

Are the robots coming after your job?

Short answer : Probably. Governments should start planning now for surplus workers.
Editorial
May 13, 2017

2020 census even more at risk after director's resignation

Instability, funding issues should get Trump administration's attention.
Richard Schwartz
May 13, 2017
Childhood memories: Call it a case of 'Mother Knows Best'

Childhood memories: Call it a case of 'Mother Knows Best'

I was assembling a model airplane I'd gotten as a treasured gift. The last part of the puzzle was truly something else.
MEGAN MCARDLE, Bloomberg View
May 13, 2017

Yup, Trump's an autocrat, but at least he's a bungling one

Not sure open war with the FBI is in the presidential handbook. Which is unopened in any case.
Lori Sturdevant
May 13, 2017
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton addresses the media where he discussed pending bills as the 2017 Legislature continues its duties at the State Capitol Frid

Regarding vetoes: Dayton, a former goalie, learns to fully block the net

He used to be resigned to having some unwanted legislation get past him. No more.
Jim Davidson
May 13, 2017
Lakes with zebra mussels are goners. Lock the trouble there.

Lakes with zebra mussels are goners. Lock the trouble there.

It's time for us to stop (stop!) letting invasive species hitch a ride to our docks.
May 12, 2017

The burden of being black and behind the wheel

New Virginia law requires driver's ed to address police interactions.
Joe Henry
May 12, 2017
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An ever-growing frustration, and a barrier to teaching: Cellphones in the classroom

They fill our classrooms, and while most kids know their proper use, some can't put them down. And that causes big learning problems.
Robin L. Silverman
May 12, 2017

A lesson from a disaster: Help – and love – prevailed

The outpouring was overwhelming after the 1997 Grand Forks flood, helping to fill a need that no amount of preparation could have met.
John Rash
May 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, next to Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak at the Whit

Comey controversy means difficult diplomacy ahead

For U.S. envoys, a tougher task of projecting America's model of democracy amid disarray at home.
Daniel McDonald
May 12, 2017
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At the U, a record of upholding free speech, and dissent

Civility and safety, even amid protest, have been the rule.
DHRUV KHULLAR
May 12, 2017
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End-of-life care: Talking about what people want is key to seeing that they get it

Talking about death will never be easy, but is increasingly necessary to help ensure patients and families get the care that's best for them.
David O. Stewart, The Washington Post
May 12, 2017

How Trump can keep his own job after firing Comey

America's first impeached president barely survived after ridding himself of an irksome official he inherited.
Paul Aasen
May 11, 2017

Minnesota legislators, get the cellphones out of drivers' hands — now

Too many crashes and deaths are linked to distracted driving to wait a year.
Editorial
May 11, 2017

Minnesota measles outbreak: There's no excuse

Somali-American community should reject anti-vaccine activists.
Georganne Chapin
May 11, 2017
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We're appalled at genital mutilation of girls. What about boys (and circumcision)?

Americans are appalled at seeing girls subjected to it, but mostly blind to issues involving circumcision of boys. It's time for open talk.
ANDY SLAVITT
May 11, 2017
Michael Hogue/Dallas Morning News/TNS ORG XMIT: 1021898

Minnesota health care, and values, take a blow in GOP bill

Paulsen's defense reflects a need to restore the heritage of putting community ahead of party line.
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