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August 22, 2018
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A tragedy, compounded by reactions.
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August 21, 2018
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Teardown but not replaceable.
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August 20, 2018
Readers Write: Minnesota Orchestra in South Africa, allegations against Keith Ellison, the role of the press, chemicals in cereal
The next best thing to being there.
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August 17, 2018
Readers Write: Allegations against Keith Ellison; bias, human imperfection and professionalism; chemicals in cereal
No judgment without verification.
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August 17, 2018
Readers Write: 'Border-to-Border Touring Route,' sexual-assault investigations, the economy and wages, teacher tenure
A yearning, not a practicality.
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August 17, 2018
Readers Write: 'Her year of dressing modestly,' building preservation, Minneapolis 2040 Plan, grizzly bears, keeping up with relationships, modern travel
That's her choice. You dress as you'd like.
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August 16, 2018
Readers Write: 'A unified response to attacks on press,' Peter Strzok firing
It's us vs. them, journalists, and you are the 'them.'
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August 15, 2018
Readers Write: Minnesota's primary election, sexual-assault cases, Alex Jones, Peter Strzok, White Bear Lake, Minnesota Twins ownership
"Highest in decades" is a low bar.
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August 14, 2018
Readers Write: Renaissance Festival, Minneapolis 2040 Plan, Carol Becker, Peter Strzok, Minnesota Twins
Behind the scenes, a family.
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August 13, 2018
Readers Write: Minneapolis 2040 Plan, Children's Hospital and neonatal physicians, perceiving bias in journalism
About our alleged comeuppance …
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August 10, 2018
Readers Write: Journalism, variations in hospital costs, Fifth Congressional District endorsement
Learning vs. practicing.
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August 10, 2018
Readers Write: Homelessness, immigration, opioid addiction, data privacy and ketamine research, healing crystals
Empathy and inspiration in Minneapolis.
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August 10, 2018
Readers Write: Presidential communication, plans for a space force, a carbon tax and social programs, Hennepin County attorney, Wells Fargo, urban development, parks and mountain biking
Reprofessionalize messages from the president.
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August 9, 2018
Readers Write: U.S. Senate endorsement, Fifth Congressional District, governor's race
Ignoring the elephant in the room.
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August 8, 2018
Readers Write: Fifth Congressional District, U.S. Senate special election, governor's race
Switch that endorsement order.
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August 7, 2018
Readers Write: U.S. Senate primary, governor's race, St. Paul City Council's Fourth Ward
Smith's med-tech familiarity is crucial for our state.
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August 6, 2018
Readers Write: Governor's race, Hennepin County sheriff's race, President Donald Trump
Editorial Board was wrong to endorse Pawlenty, Walz.
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August 3, 2018
Readers Write: Minnesota Twins' front-office philosophy, races for Hennepin County attorney (general election) and sheriff (primary)
The local baseball club has broken a covenant it made with its fans — and with taxpayers.
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August 3, 2018
Readers Write: Urban and rural Minnesota, the 'interoperability' of health care information, the repercussions of #MeToo targeting Al Franken
Accept immigration and robust government.
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August 3, 2018
Readers Write: Open-office space, governor's race, St. Paul City Council, Minneapolis City Council
A nuanced appraisal of office design is warranted.
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