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Jeff Flake
Fellow Republicans, there's still time to save your souls
Impeachment is warranted, though not required or necessarily wise. Courage, however, is required, even if it means you lose your job.
Robert Moilanen
Mega-donor political cash swamps state elections
But if Minnesota updated its public finance options, residents tied to any party could influence campaigns and candidates in the state.
Mary Kunesh-Podein
Minnesota is finally acting to protect Native women
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force will use data to identify and fight systemic causes of violence.
Brian Thalmann
Minnesota farmers need D.C. to restore ethanol market
Biofuels help all Minnesotans, but for corn farmers it offers hope in a decimated market.
From the Economist
Prime minister: Unworthy. Rival: Maybe worse. Needed: A new Brexit referendum.
Turmoil over Brexit leaves Parliament with two unappealing leaders. Resolving Brexit dysfunction may only happen if voters are given a new referendum.
Editorial, Mankato Free Press
Too often, Rep. Ilhan Omar is 'Not Real News'
She's often targeted by misinformation spread by social media.
Ron Way
Gloomy forecast
It's increasingly difficult to be hopeful that climate change calamity can be avoided. But that's only another way of saying the time for mere talk is over.
Trump crossed a line that left Pelosi no choice
Impeachment probe is essential to learn more about Ukraine power play.
Editorial, Orange County Register
Despite campaign rhetoric, there's no magic wand to end poverty
Universal basic income isn't a new idea, nor is it a good one.
Jacob Frey
Minneapolis taxpayers already fund parks generously
After speaking with countless leaders, youth advocates and park commissioners, I vetoed a request for more funds, and I stand by that decision.
Veena Iyer
Immigrants make our community stronger
Worthington's immigrants helped reverse declines in both population and prosperity.
Michele Bachmann
Washington Post article shows that open borders rip our towns apart
Worthington is just one of many towns dealing with this strain.
John Kass, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
'Inquire' about Bidens, too
If Democrats really sought truth, they would probe the Biden clan's shadowy dealings in Ukraine. (So they won't)
Editorial
Now for some good news on public health and kids
Deaths off children under the age of 5 declines worldwide.
Trump impeachment inquiry: The epic struggle begins
Commentators from around the nation analyze the knowns, unknowns and can't-be-knowns of the ultimate political showdown.
Editorial
Rent control makes a regrettable comeback
California, Oregon are adopting plans, and Bernie Sanders is a big fan.
Lester Bagley, Matt Hoy and Ted Johnson
City leaders must act to keep downtown Minneapolis safe
We want our professional sports teams proud to welcome fans downtown.
Tyler Cowen
Harvard's admission practices show it's a shameless bastion of self-replicating privilege
Wealth and family connections play an outsized role in determining who gets a chance at attending Harvard.
B Kyle
Good things are on the way in St. Paul
We need to stop saying "it can't happen here" and start believing in the city.
Editorial
Fighting climate change by eating less meat
Livestock are responsible for 12% of man-made greenhouse-gas emissions.
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