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March 29, 2016
Readers Write (March 30): Minneapolis parks, proposed plastic-bag ban, taxes, state business climate
Parks are an equalizer, but in Minneapolis, they're out of shape.
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March 28, 2016
Readers Write (March 29): Protests, terrorism, abortion, lobbying, loyalty
Protesters, Police Chief Janeé Harteau is right. Build constructively on progress made.
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March 25, 2016
Readers Write (March 26): The battle against terrorism, transgender access to public restrooms, protest and influence, archbishop-designate, Minnesota loyalty
Security, liberty, diplomacy: That elusive balance.
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March 25, 2016
Readers Write (March 27): School discipline, 'a letter to my liberal friends'
Want a solution to student misbehavior? Start early.
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March 25, 2016
Readers Write (March 28): Proposed plastic-bag ban, lighting and safety, mining, beer and speech, Obama's Cuba trip, Fort Snelling photo
A plastic-bag ban is not supported by research.
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March 24, 2016
Readers Write (March 25): Terrorism in Brussels, contraception and abortion, St. Paul schools, St. Louis Park schools, University of Minnesota, fashion spread
Terrorism in Brussels: Remembering another time and another attack.
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March 23, 2016
Readers Write (March 24): Lake Mille Lacs fishing, terror attacks in Brussels, Donald Trump's candidacy
Great — more fruitless spending on Lake Mille Lacs.
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March 22, 2016
Readers Write (March 23): Terror attacks in Brussels, veterans health care, religious liberty, Real ID, school funding
Our message from the latest attacks: Personal vigilance is needed.
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March 21, 2016
Readers Write (March 22): State Capitol paintings, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, Donald Trump, pedestrian safety
State Capitol paintings: Minnesota's South Carolina moment?
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March 18, 2016
Readers Write (March 20): North Minneapolis, the urban/rural divide, Donald Trump
What was missing from the Blong Yang forum the Star Tribune wrote about.
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March 18, 2016
Readers Write (March 21): Martin Olav Sabo, stereotypes, 'like a girl,' encryption letter
It was an honor to know such an honorable man.
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March 18, 2016
Readers Write (March 19): Mining policies, Donald Trump, pedestrian safety, Cuba diplomacy, DFL-business relations, unwelcomed criticism of priorities
A response to frustrated Iron Ranger Joe Begich and his sense of DFL betrayal over mining policy.
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March 17, 2016
Readers Write (March 18): Assisted suicide, Mike Freeman's decision on grand juries, Minnesota's business climate, veterans' health care
Perhaps the issue of assisted suicide should be simplified.
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March 16, 2016
Readers Write (March 17): Twin Metals mining, Supreme Court nomination, Dayton's state budget proposal, pickleball priorities, Vikings and street names
With Twin Metals mining rebuff, Dayton turns on his friends.
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March 15, 2016
Readers Write (March 16): Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Avenue, caucus system, respect, DFL priorities, trade deals
With anti-Chicago Avenue push, team insults us again.
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March 14, 2016
Readers Write (March 15): Smartphone encryption, Como Park High School, Martin Olav Sabo, Minnesota's job climate, the war on terror, airport security
Stop and remember why citizens might not trust the government.
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March 14, 2016
Readers Write (March 14): Gender bias, safety in the schools, immigrants in the U.S., child care and unions
"Like a girl": A phrase that's so much more than an insult.
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March 11, 2016
Readers Write (March 13): The war on terror, PolyMet mine proposal, the Trump phenomenon, downtown Minneapolis, state budget forecast
The war on terror: There's finger-pointing, and there's growth.
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March 11, 2016
Readers Write (March 12): Public safety, bikes and roads, Northstar rail, the Vikings and street names
In the wake of attacks and shootings, we've all taken on burdens.
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March 10, 2016
Readers Write (March 11): Bike lanes, PolyMet proposal, pensions and Iran, infrastructure investment, presidential debates, editorial cartoons
Bike lanes are a sign of a well-prioritized city.
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