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We look forward to the day when we can call ourselves Republicans again

Monday’s inaugural address confirmed our criticisms of the party as it is.
January 21, 2025
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Let’s hope for a trade: Partisan bickering, out; dealing with reality, in

That’s what necessary if Trump and Congress actually want to address immigration and fiscal challenges.
January 20, 2025
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Republicans were given a nationwide mandate. Now let’s get to work.

The mandate came from Americans from all walks of life, with Trump making inroads with many demographic groups.
January 20, 2025
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Minnesota has been a beacon of hope in America. Now we must hold the line.

As legislators in Minnesota, we are proud of what we have accomplished, and we are prepared to fight to protect those accomplishments.
January 20, 2025
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At the Minnesota Legislature, who’s undermining democracy?

Republicans have a lawful quorum.
January 19, 2025
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On Inauguration Day, a most relevant Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Can’t we all just get along? I think not!
January 19, 2025
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Joe Biden’s solid four years

Here’s the scorecard, including the demerits.
January 19, 2025
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The rise and fall of customer service

Things were on the right path for quite a few years. Here’s what changed.
January 18, 2025
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Customer service: A monopoly, 27 months and an employee who dug deeper

My fault a little, theirs a lot — and a resolution that, really, was a matter of dumb luck.
January 18, 2025
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Notes from the Deep State

In praise of Jodi Harpstead — and others who work hard in public service for the right reasons, while getting less and less respect for it.
January 17, 2025
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One last word on Jimmy Carter

Here’s a part of his personality perhaps not yet mentioned.
January 16, 2025
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Minnesota Supreme Court should not intervene in state House disputes

It would set a horrible precedent to decide what legislators have the duty and authority to decide themselves.
January 16, 2025
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