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July 22, 2016
Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president on the final night of the Republican National Convention, at the Quicken Loans Arena in C

PolitiFact: The track record of Trump's acceptance speech

Fifteen of the Republican nominee's statements get put to the fact-checking test and produce the following range of results
Letters
July 22, 2016
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, joins a group of African-American religious leaders to speak to reporters in New York, Monday,

Readers Write (July 24): The Trump base, Delta's MSP-to-Tokyo service, bare arms on female broadcasters

Not all Christians are with Trump, or against Clinton.
D.J. Tice
July 22, 2016
Minn. Gov. Mark Dayton speaks to protesters demonstrating the police shooting of Philando Castile Wednesday night, in front of the Governor's Residenc

Those looked to for leadership should cool the rhetoric on race

President Obama is starting to get it. Still wondering about Gov. Mark Dayton.
Editorial
July 22, 2016
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Don't give up yet on Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians merger

This proposed combination is too promising to pass up.
Editorial
July 22, 2016

Here's a new twist on an old issue — waiting in line

Brazil gives those over 60 a break, but why not lanes for the very slow?
Letters
July 22, 2016
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Readers Write (July 25): U.S. Constitution, Jews and reclaiming German citizenship, Social Security, streetlights

Amending the Constitution isn't at odds with its intent.
Roger Feldman
July 22, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pauses while speaking at a rally at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Tuesday, July 19

3 reasons why a plan for free tuition won't work

For starters, the Clinton-Sanders view would aid the wealthier.
Editorial
July 22, 2016
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. With an overdose epidemic worsening

Fine job on opioid abuse bill, Congress. Now fund it.

Legislation will help fight health scourge, but only if budget is adequate.
Carlisle Ford Runge
July 22, 2016
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Black or white, the poor are trapped at the bottom

The "Gatsby Curve" means they have little hope, much to fear.
Cartoons
July 21, 2016
Sack cartoon: Trump at the podium

Sack cartoon: Trump at the podium

Editorial
July 21, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Be wary of Trump's long list of promises

He's given voters every reason to be highly skeptical.
Sandra H. Johnson
July 21, 2016
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Counterpoint on policing and race: I see your point. Now, let's talk about solutions.

For first steps to equality and justice, build a level playing field for kids in poverty.
Editorial
July 21, 2016

The U.S. and Russia continue odd relationship

While Kerry seeks cooperation, U.S. diplomats face harassment.
Laura Huizar and Karen Marty
July 21, 2016
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Let Minneapolis voters decide on a $15 minimum wage

Under state law, residents met the requirements to place this measure on the November ballot as a charter amendment.
Letters
July 21, 2016
People boo as Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 20, 2016. Cruz spoke to mounting boos and chants of ì

Readers Write (July 22): Trump, Cruz and the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump's alleged plagiarism, Nienstedt inquiry, broken glass at Vikings stadium

Cruz speech adds to the mayhem.

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