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Richard W. Stanek
No free passes: Everyone must own the problem of opioid addiction if we're to turn this crisis around
Every year now, more people die in Minnesota from opioid-related overdoses than in car accidents. I'm asking for your immediate help.
Editorial
Trump needs to outline a strategy for Afghanistan
It's essential to reach a negotiated settlement with the Taliban.
Letters
Readers Write: Aging issues and the death of Roger Ailes, the exchange of ideas, the professionalism of teachers, the responsibilities of voters
Love or hate Roger Ailes, there's a humanity lesson in his death.
Bill Krouse
I'm a trucker; as summer travel season starts, please join me in helping keep our roads safe
Our industry strives for that. For all of us, the most vital trip is the one home to our families.
Editorial
How NAFTA can be improved for the digital economy to help U.S.
It's possible for Trump administration to modernize the agreement.
Steve Chapman
A thought for critics who say baseball's gotten wussified: Tough guys don't whine
Every generation regards the next one as soft and weak.
Justin Cope
High court has curbed life-without-parole for juveniles, but state case may open new door
Recent case could dilute the effect of high court restrictions on life without parole.
Letters
Readers Write: Bike lanes, Rep. Erik Paulsen's health care vote, women's issues, speech on campuses, U.S. Postal Service, renaming Lake Calhoun
Bike lanes make our lifestyle possible.
Barbara Simons
Internet voting and paperless machines have got to go
The integrity of our elections depends on using systems based on paper ballots.
Editorial
Minnesota doesn't need to loosen "Stand Your Ground" law
Opponents of legislation rightly labeled bill as "shoot first" provision.
Editorial
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Allow Minnesotans to review final budget deal
Legislature should not rush a $46 billion budget into law.
Cartoons
Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal
Paying a toll to enter Wisconsin?
Momentum grows for tolling to address dire road-funding need.
Tony Schwartz
Trump the man: What you see is what you get. It never evolves.
I wrote "The Art of the Deal" with him. His drive for domination, and his self-sabotage in the pursuit thereof, is rooted in his past.
Lori Sturdevant
Are visionary Republicans history in our state?
A post-Watergate Minnesota GOP chairman has this advice: If there's chaos in Washington, keep it there. Put on an orderly show in St. Paul.
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