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Cartoons
September 17, 2016
Sack cartoon: Sugar research sweetener

Sack cartoon: Sugar research sweetener

Lori Sturdevant
September 16, 2016

Divining the vote, by congressional district, by educational degree

More than ever, schooling has predictive power in the election. The impact here:
Editorial, St. Cloud Times
September 16, 2016

Athletes are testing the boundaries of free speech

Sure they're controversial, but anthem protests further the dialogue.
Mohammad Javad Zarif
September 16, 2016
FILE - In this file photo posted on the Twitter page of Syria's al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front March 28, 2015, which is consistent with AP reporting, a f

Chaos is nourished in Western support via Saudis

The fanciful notion is that instability will help to "contain" Iran. The sooner Saudi Arabia's rulers cease with this, the better for all.
Stephen B. Young
September 16, 2016
Donald Trump

The case for Trump

We need to turn our backs on the elites, and he's the one who has emerged as the rebel leader in that cause.
Lawrence R. Jacobs
September 16, 2016

Trump is trying to divide us, but it's backfiring. We are One Nation.

Trump seeks to divide us, but it's backfiring. We have always been One Nation, and we are embracing it more than ever.
Letters
September 16, 2016
In this Sept. 3, 2016 frame grab provided by KSTP-TV, Dan Rassier talks with a reporter at his farm near St. Joseph, Minn. Rassier, who lived under a

Readers Write (Sept. 18): Wetterling case, health insurance, education policies, Roseville neighborhoods

Innocence is no easy fight.
Editorial
September 16, 2016
JR American Horse, left, raises his fist with others while leading a march to the Dakota Access Pipeline site in southern Morton County North Dakota.

A sensible pause on pipeline project, but not the final word

Still, Dakota Access pipeline may be safer than risky train transportation.
Editorial
September 16, 2016

Russia tries to get even by hacking U.S. Olympians

If the Kremlin really wants to rebuild country's image, flush the steroids.
Sam Catanzaro
September 16, 2016
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U.S. Bank Stadium, like other Twin Cities facilities, is a loser on disabled access

Excuse me, but providing ample elevators and adequate roll-in seating for wheelchairs should be part of the design game plan.
Frank Nelson Drake
September 16, 2016
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If you elect me to Congress to replace Keith Ellison, I'll start by showing up

Unlike the incumbent.
Editorial
September 16, 2016

U.S. should firmly, forever reject torture

Leaders, citizens should heed Center for Victims of Torture's call.
Waleed Sonbol
September 16, 2016

Counterpoint: Sure, Uber has value, but let's all play by the same rules

Taxi companies are regulated for reasons that protect you — and all passengers.
Marshall H. Tanick
September 16, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles as she speaks with members of the media on her campaign plane, in White Plains, N.Y., Thursda

We've heard about her pneumonia, his testosterone. Now, what about mental health?

It's not so weird to think that candidates should be psychologically fit, as well.
Andrew Grossman
September 16, 2016
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Counterpoint: Wait, we're not really over obesity

The truth is the latest study patting ourselves on the back had some serious flaws. There's still much to be done to combat this health crisis.
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