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April 16, 2018
In this image released by ABC News, correspondent George Stephanopoulos, left, appears with former FBI director James Comey for a taped interview that

Readers Write: James Comey, Syria, civics education, that snowstorm

Whatever else, he seems truthful.
Letters
April 14, 2018
new luxury home with elegant touches including covered entrance, columns

Readers Write: Affordable housing, abortion and Down syndrome, adoption and DNA testing

Many tools are needed to put homes within reach of buyers.
Letters
April 13, 2018
Members of prayer group that meets four days a week gather for what they call centering prayer, silent prayer/contemplation in the church sanctuary of

Readers Write: Evangelical values and President Donald Trump, Minneapolis strip club 'quandary,' civics education, the weather

Contradictions, indeed.
Letters
April 13, 2018
Rendering of how basketball could look in U.S. Bank Stadium, home of men's basketball Final Four 2019.

Readers Write: Final Four curtain costs to taxpayers, online privacy, competing in biotech, trade lessons for U.S. and China, wineries in Minnesota, a Guthrie parking problem

Taxpayers in the dark on Final Four costs.
Letters
April 12, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Facebook, testifies at a joint Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Apr

Readers Write: Corporate apologies, 'Chappaquiddick,' oversight of information technology, gun policy, a prom cliffhanger

Regrets — they've had a few.
Letters
April 11, 2018
Lock and Dam #1 photographed Wednesday evening. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com A national conservation group has named three r

Readers Write: Mississippi River dams and rowing, glass buildings and birds, Dayton's Project monkey, Klobuchar vs. Zuckerberg, a prom request

For rowers? For all?
Letters
April 10, 2018
The lights from the signage on the side of the new Vikings practice facility in Eagan illuminate the homes on Lockwood Dr. in Mendota Heights. ] JEFF

Readers Write: Vikings practice facility, denial of Forest Lake treatment center, 'one of the worst' DWI cases, hate-ad-funding PAC contributions

A well-lit disregard for neighbors.
Letters
April 9, 2018
FILE-- President Donald Trump views border wall prototypes in the border neighborhood of Otay Mesa near San Diego, March 13, 2018. Trump has called fo

Readers Write: Debate over border policies, Tim Pawlenty's support for President Donald Trump, the 'influence' of 'fake news'

Can we at least start with a grounding in reality?
Letters
April 6, 2018
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty greeted supporters during his first public appearance after entering the race to seek a historic third term. He answered ques

Readers Write: Tim Pawlenty and the governor's race, civil asset forfeiture, license forfeiture, Sinclair and Steve Sack, border control

Who, exactly, is holding up a Bic lighter, demanding more?
Letters
April 6, 2018
Lyah, B.J., and Bravery, from left, cleaned up their table after an afternoon snack in Deedra Porter's preschool room Thursday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEEL

Readers Write: Changes to United Way's influence, gender inequity in health care

Assessing a "waning" influence.
Letters
April 6, 2018
FILE- This Feb. 5, 2007 file photo shows Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. Zuckerbergís boyish appea

Readers Write: Online privacy, early childhood education, corporate responsibility

The Facebook issue that matters.
Letters
April 5, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2014 file phone, Gov. Rick Perry shakes hands with National Guard troops training at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texa. President Do

Readers Write: Border control, the census and citizenship, trade and tariffs, Minneapolis and cars

National Guard will be bored.
Letters
April 4, 2018
An official looking 10"x12" envelope titled "2018 Voter Registration Confirmation Survey."

Readers Write: Political-action mailings, Facebook discourse, border control, respectful salutations, a cold home opener at Target Field

Fine, fill my mailbox, but stop being deceitful.
Letters
April 3, 2018
After years of runaway success and lax regulation, Facebook discovered this week that the world may have changed its mind about the social network - a

Readers Write: The culture and open discussion, a lack of Good Samaritans, Medical Assistance work monitoring, prescription drug prices, health care interactions

Why I don't 'like' Facebook.
Letters
April 2, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shap

Readers Write: Medical Assistance work requirements, Minneapolis population density, Enbridge pipeline project, 'Isle of Dogs' and racial sensitivity, 'Roseanne' returns, guns and public safety

Legislation wrongly assumes laziness.
Letters
March 30, 2018
Beck performs at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul before a sold out audience on 8/17/17.] Richard Tsong-Taatarii ï richard.tsong-taatarii@startribu

Readers Write: Concert etiquette, Minneapolis fourplex proposal, agricultural drain tiling, drug-resistant tuberculosis

Contain your energy or not?
Letters
March 30, 2018
Pipeline opponents rallied on the steps of the State Capitol to oppose the proposed Enbridge Line 3 tar sands pipeline expansion. ] GLEN STUBBE ï

Readers Write: Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement, Minneapolis fourplex proposal

Oil pipeline replacement project is an issue that's coming to a head.
Letters
March 30, 2018
March 30, 1950 Census Taking Practice Run -- Census Enumerator Margaret Crahan, 3633 Third avenue S., at right, questions Mrs. Minnie Tinberg 3438 Nic

Readers Write (March 30): The census and citizenship, United Way funding, isolation of the disabled, Tony Cornish and gun policy, tariffs and hog farming, 'Isle of Dogs'

As a taxpayer, I want to know.
Letters
March 29, 2018
FILE - In this June 2, 2016, file photo, a woman holds hats to get them autographed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally i

Readers Write: Making America 'great,' ranked-choice voting, representation and town halls, regional governance, Minneapolis development policies, newsgathering

What does it truly take for national greatness?
Letters
March 28, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence rallied Republicans in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday morning, selling the partyís tax cuts and talking up the state of

Readers Write: Vice President Mike Pence, Russia and the world, a tale of a Good Samaritan

That was a VP (very poor) commentary.
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