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Visiting the lost-and-found — a Children’s Voter Guide

Or one for all of us, really: Rediscover these eight famous tales with characters who come alive to teach lessons and values.
October 1, 2024
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Yes, transparency is needed in Minnesota government — and here’s another example

The Teachers Retirement Association of Minnesota (TRA) and State Board of Investments have denied and dismissed requests for public government data.
October 1, 2024
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Turtles, Twins and crazy twists

A story about the impact our local schools make.
October 1, 2024
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While canvassing for my candidate, the mind I changed about political differences was my own

Moral courage means reflecting on our complicity in our polarized world.
September 29, 2024
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Google or AI might help you diagnose, but maybe Grandma knows best

For basic ailments, you’ll get the comfort you need while your body does the work of healing.
September 29, 2024
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Nonprofits are in need, and here’s what leaders can do

On engaged boards, efficiency, effective succession plans and more.
September 29, 2024
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We don’t need a think tank. We need Housing First.

Rather than chasing unsheltered people around the city, house them.
September 29, 2024
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Trump would outdo the democratic socialists on credit cards

Price controls are price controls, and a 10% cap on interest rate would be just that.
September 29, 2024
FILE- This June 10, 2015, file photo shows a credit card in Philadelphia. A growing number of credit card companies are using artificial intelligence software to convince customers to use their credit card points in a certain way, be it redeeming their points for travel, dining, shopping or gift cards, with the goal of keeping those customers spending more and loyal to their cards. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Yes, it’s time to rethink ethanol

I’ve been studying Minnesota’s involvement since the 1990s.
September 28, 2024
Young corn plants grow next to the Guardian Energy ethanol plant in Janesville, Minn.
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On Tuesday night, you’ll see — Tim Walz’s story is our story

What to expect at the vice presidential debate.
September 28, 2024
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When a yarmulke feels like a target: Navigating Jewish life in a fractured world

The Oct. 7 attacks were nearly a year ago. In the time since, neighbors have comforted us but much else has led to a pervasive fear.
September 27, 2024
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On mining: Some mistakes last forever

Like a child’s balloon let loose into the sky — or a mining approval in a land of water.
September 27, 2024
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