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Prince Harry emerges as a royal voice for mental health treatment
His courage in talking about the death of his mother is inspiring.
Therese Raphael, Bloomberg View
The Conservative MP overplayed her hand
It's almost cruel to hold an election now, with the opposition parties on life support and the Tories enjoying dominance in Parliament.
Editorial
Stop the madness of distracted driving on Minnesota roads
State should join 14 others by banning the use of cellphones while driving.
Letters
Readers Write (April 20): Surdyk's penalty, Edina and the smoking age, the March for Science, probation reform, outdoor cats
Penalty for Sunday sales before law allowed needs revision, all right, but ….
Opinion
How a former Minneapolis copy boy won the Pulitzer Prize
I made my name as a journalist in Iowa. But it all started in the Twin Cities, alongside an admirable cast of characters at St. Thomas and the Tribune. I wouldn't have gone far without their help.
Lorie Skjerven Gildea
We've reinvested in Minnesota's courts. Let's not stop now.
We all benefit from a high-functioning system, and, as a state, we felt the consequences when the courts were underfunded.
Editorial
Now police can help and not just write a ticket
Vouchers for car light repairs are a creative solution to a nagging problem.
Letters
Readers Write (April 19): State budget for parks, trails; minimum wage and extremism; taxes and retirement; election in France; Boston Marathon and gender
Parks and trails should be a priority.
Cartoons
Editorial
Strategy, patience needed in face of threat posed by North Korea
Diplomacy is key to developing regional cohesion on a growing problem.
Opinion
Eradicating chemical weapons could be a Trump legacy, if he chooses
As an evil of war, they stand apart, wiping out people but leaving infrastructure intact. But eliminating them is more achievable than getting rid of nuclear weapons.
Letters
Opinion
The Trump presidency: Some clarity emerges — this new leadership style is transactional
The motivating factor is not ideology; there is none. It is, as threatened, winning above all.
Opinion
How to feel a lot better about America: Take a look at La Belle France
Hey, you might even get to gloat a bit.
Editorial
Quit dodging and release your tax returns, Mr. President
With tax reform looming, Americans deserve details on Trump's finances.
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