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From hunting to fishing, humans are doing damage as 'super predators'
We've changed the rules of nature's game to survival of the smallest.
Phyllis Kahn
I support GMO labeling, but not for the most-cited reason
The danger isn't to the U.S. consumer, but further up the chain.
John Freivalds
Lawn and order: Against the tyranny of the turf
We can't have yards the way we seem to like them and have pristine waters at the same time.
Letters
Readers Write (Aug. 26): Suicide, addiction, redevelopment, thwarted attack in France
Whose feelings should come first when a suffering patient wishes to die?
Editorial
Resurrect a role for citizens in Minnesota's environmental decisionmaking
Dayton sensibly moves to bolster stewardship of natural resources.
John Hannah
Obama's diplomacy is nowhere near on par with Reagan's
The difference? Nuclear deals consistent with America's red lines.
Ed Edmonds
Baseball must reduce the risk of fan injury
Line drives are a real danger. It's not enough to ask those in attendance to "pay attention."
Marc Champion, Bloomberg View
French train rescue shows how heroes are made: With military training
Bravery alone often isn't enough, which brings us to today's topic — reinstituting the draft.
Editorial
Accolades are well-deserved for heroes on Paris-bound train
As terrorists stalk soft targets,"ordinary" citizens are last line of defense.
Heather Kennedy-Bordeaux
Excess in massage parlor sting operations is the ultimate abuse
These women — who receive too little of our empathy — deserved protection, too.
Sam Nunn and Andrew Bieniawski
The threat of a dirty-bomb attack is real
The latest risk is overseas, but there are plenty of concerns and implications right here at home.
Gary Lussier Jr.
Parents are overreacting to football risks
At the youth level, the dangers of brain injury are much lower than what happens in the NFL.
Letters
Readers Write (Aug. 25): Thwarted attack, road construction, Black Lives Matter, mining, candidates' qualifications, art institute, graduate work
We can be proud these guys are Americans.
Editorial
Minnesota needs state strategy to fight pain pill, heroin addiction
Twin Cities conference can help build awareness, collaboration.
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
Voters seeking Superman are disappointed every time
They ceaselessly forget the difference between elections and governing.
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