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Letters
September 16, 2016
Miss Minnesota, Madeline Van Ert is introduced during Miss America Pageant arrival ceremonies Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Atlantic City. The contestant

Readers Write (Sept. 19): The value of congeniality, biomass, pipelines, electric bikes

The value of congeniality.
John Rash
September 16, 2016
This image released by Open Road Films shows, from left, Melissa Leo as Laura Poitras, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden, Tom Wilkinson as Ewen M

Rash Report: Will 'Snowden' renew the surveillance debate?

As global leaders gather, the diplomatic focus likely will be dominated by multiple security concerns.
Editorial
September 16, 2016
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Get tougher on distracted driving

The 2015 Legislature moved in the right direction.
Letters
September 16, 2016
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, speaks during a campaign event where he hosted Medal of Honor recipients, at the recently opened Tr

Readers Write (Sept. 17): Trump on Obama, Johnson on Trump, Minneapolis Park Board and Loppet, affordable housing, today's food

Chasing one lie with another.
Barron H. Lerner, The Washington Post
September 16, 2016
In this Oct. 20, 1965 black-and-white file photo, President Lyndon Baines Johnson displays the incision from his gall bladder surgery and kidney stone

Five myths about presidential health

Yes, presidents often have been sicker than the public knew. But it's seldom changed history.
Editorial
September 16, 2016

Trump, Clinton offer flawed plans to help working families

But at least the nominees of both parties recognize there are problems.
David Banks
September 15, 2016
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2008 file photo, former Secretary of State Colin Powell is seen in Washington. Powell says he sent Hillary Clinton a memo tout

Colin Powell hacking: This cat's out of the bag, and he's got claws

A former diplomat's private e-mail goes public — with revelations and implications for all of us.
Cartoons
September 15, 2016
Sack cartoon: Russian hacking

Sack cartoon: Russian hacking

Jeff Johnson
September 15, 2016
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Jeff Johnson: On character and policy, it's Trump

Sure, the Republican can be offensive and obnoxious. But the alternative is far worse.
Letters
September 15, 2016
Jazmine Hawkins works on hammering studs into a wood foundation for a floor structure in Construction: Phase II class. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) l

Readers Write (Sept. 16): Income inequality, ballot lawsuit, Colin Powell, Washburn High, Wells Fargo

Income inequality story was incomplete, but gave one inspiring example.
Editorial
September 15, 2016
Granulated sugar is poured in Philadelphia, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. A new study released Monday details how the sugar industry worked to downplay emer

News on sugar industry deception is latest blow to public trust

Americans need reliable information on critical health issues.
Cartoons
September 14, 2016
Sack cartoon: Wells Fargo accounts

Sack cartoon: Wells Fargo accounts

Letters
September 14, 2016
Nurses on strike made their way around Abbott Northwestern Hospital Monday, September 5, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. They joined hundreds of nurses durin

Readers Write (Sept. 15): Allina nurses, Clinton and deplorability, Trump on the ballot, abortion ad, Minneapolis shootings

Students and professors need to walk in our shoes.
Laura M. Johnson
September 14, 2016
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We all must make time for creativity

Pick up a brush. Don't be afraid. See? Now make it a part of your routine.
Washington Post editorial
September 14, 2016

Memo to Trump, Sanders: The Great Recession is over

Despite woe-is-U.S. campaign rhetoric, the economy is strengthening.

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