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October 9, 2017
The expose, published online Tuesday, detailed allegations not just of sexual harassment but of three incidents involving rape.

Readers Write: Enabling society's wrongdoers, Edina schools, evaluating the news

A broad lesson: Who are the enablers?
Letters
October 8, 2017
A voter displays a "I voted" sticker in a polling station at the Chinese Community Church in Washington, April 3, 2012. Voters are headed to the polls

Readers Write: November elections, Southwest light rail, guns, heating and cooling, Amazon headquarters

We have to pay attention.
Letters
October 7, 2017
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Readers Write: Make America civil again, governor vs. the Legislature, police officers

Look no further than some of our elected leaders.
Letters
October 6, 2017
Medical assistant Fathia Salah does an eye exam on patients. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Patients see p

Readers Write: Community health clinics, a city without police, I-35W shutdown, Trump and guns, neighbors

Reinstate funding for safety-net community clinics.
Letters
October 5, 2017
The Minnesota Lynx celebrate after winning the WNBA finals against the Los Angeles Sparks at Williams Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis. (

Readers Write: Minnesota Lynx and Twins, Las Vegas massacre, Minneapolis mayor vs. police chief, being poor in the comics

Way to go, Minnesota Lynx — and Twins, too.
Letters
October 4, 2017
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Readers Write: Health care, Las Vegas massacre and guns, weekend traffic, Mayor Hodges and Chief Harteau

For me, it wasn't a small increase. And it hurts.
Letters
October 3, 2017
Construction on Interstate 35W south of downtown Minneapolis ;has traffic closed on the freeway all the way south to HWY 62..] Richard Tsong-Taatarii/

Readers Write: 35W shutdown, Las Vegas massacre, travel bans, journalism

Who's responsible for planning at MnDOT?
Letters
October 2, 2017
A woman sits on a curb at the scene of a shooting outside of a music festival along the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple

Readers Write: Las Vegas massacre, Puerto Rico, Twins baseball

Three ways to take control of guns
Letters
September 29, 2017
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Readers Write: Suburban schools, same-sex rights, Amazon headquarters

What we're doing right in Burnsville.
Letters
September 29, 2017
The busy post-closing time scene along Hennepin Avenue early Sunday morning. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The issue of downt

Readers Write: Public safety in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota Sex Offender Program, Trump administration travel ban

Cast your votes wisely in city elections.
Letters
September 29, 2017
Brooke Fleetwood stood for a portrait outside her pink BB Makeup salon, the color of which has caused a rift with City Hall, Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE

Readers Write: Pink beauty shop, governor vs. Legislature, Republican tax plan, Enbridge pipeline, Trump vs. the NFL, transportation, Twins baseball

In frozen Upper Midwest, dare to be bold.
Letters
September 28, 2017
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Readers Write: Republican tax plan, Trump and the NFL, single-payer health care, wedding videos, Twins celebration

The devil is in the details.
Letters
September 27, 2017
Even with a bike lane, it can be nerve racking for bikers negotiate the evening rush hour traffic on Portland Ave. near the corner of Franklin.] Richa

Readers Write: Biking in Minneapolis, Trump vs. NFL

Enough with these bike lanes already.
Letters
September 26, 2017
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Readers Write: Health care, Trump and the NFL, silent protesters

Why single-payer system makes business sense.
Letters
September 25, 2017
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf stood with players Harrison Smith (22) (left) during the National Anth

Readers Write: Trump and the NFL, the Affordable Care Act, YouthLink and homeless young people

The question of whether to stand or take a knee.
Letters
September 22, 2017
Army and National Guard veterans Robert Frias and Sheila Jessen were recruited by Cargill because of their military service. A mentor program and mili

Readers Write: Cargill and veterans, nuclear weapons, the situation in Myanmar, Amazon's second HQ, health care policy

Company's support goes way back.
Letters
September 22, 2017
Soldiers on patrol during the Vietnam War. Documentariand Ken Burns and Lynn Novick have created a 10-part film, "The Vietnam War," premiering on Sept

Readers Write: Vietnam War documentary and 'No Single Truth,' school choice, health care, bike lanes, gender bias, stereotypes

The multifaceted meaning of truth.
Letters
September 22, 2017
A Minneapolis Police officer looked for trouble after closing time along 5th Street near Hennepin Avenue. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@start

Readers Write: Public safety in downtown Minneapolis, health care policy, DWI Court, green energy

Stop the scare tactics.
Letters
September 21, 2017
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Readers Write: Minnesota Legislature expenses, the Trump presidency, Minneapolis bike lanes

A worrisome peek at expenses.
Letters
September 20, 2017
Tourism marketers in northern Minnesota starting to realize the gem they have above them: Dark skies. While 80 percent of the population can't see the

Readers Write: Light pollution and tourism, Affordable Care Act repeal, the Trump presidency, police body-worn cameras, double standards

A rather contradictory tourism strategy.
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