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October 13, 2017
Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud, left, Elected Official Kevin Stenson, center, Peace Officer David Titus, and Nobles County Sheriff Kent Wilkenin

Readers Write: Police accountability, ranked-choice voting, opioid crisis

Domestic violence is a clear red flag.
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October 12, 2017
Heat-seeking technology helped lead rescuers to a lost boy via the family dogs that remained near him.

Readers Write: Rescue operations, the Trump presidency, public schools and race, immigration policy

Don't forget day-to-day dedication.
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October 11, 2017
Jacobo Gabriel-Tomas said that his church St. Mary's Catholic Church, has been a great support system , as he prayed with his daughter Beatriz, Tuesda

Readers Write: Immigration, coverage of President Donald Trump, liberal response to Katherine Kersten, St. Paul schools superintendent buyout, housing and the mortgage deduction

This turning-away is tangible.
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October 10, 2017
Suhan Mohamed, in swimsuit with blue arms, did a cheer in the water with her fellow teammates before a swim meet at Apollo High School in St. Cloud, M

Readers Write: St. Cloud swimming coach's exemplary leadership, Trump's actions on birth control and words on the NFL, Kersten's article about Edina schools

This is how good work is done.
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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.
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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.
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