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Ted Kolderie
Counterpoint: It's not 'student flight' if you're exercising choice
In order to compete, districts must have the ability to be flexible and personalize learning.
Richard G. Carlson
Counterpoint: When the badge means extraordinary treatment
Yes, police officers get second chances when they commit crimes — unlike many of us.
Letters
Editorial
Despite their crimes, too many Minnesota cops are still on the job
Star Tribune series revealed the need for stronger licensing standards.
Cartoons
Eli Lake
Here's why voters are sticking with Trump as party leaders abandon him
GOP voters have seen too many conservatives transformed from monster to moderate hero in the media's eyes.
Editorial
It's time to end the federal mortgage interest deduction
There are a number of reasons why, including inflated home prices.
Karl Denzer
So, you're thinking about buying a gun in Japan?
Take a look at some of the hoops you'll have to jump through.
Editorial
Of course Minneapolis needs its police force
Talk about a future city without cops is ill-timed and ill-advised.
Charles Heinecke
Counterpoint: Edina schools: To this white male, there's no 'culture of intimidation'
The attack on an advanced high school English class was unwarranted. Besides that, diversity is not a bad thing.
Annie Mogush Mason
Counterpoint: Edina schools: Why it's crucial to unlearn racism
Bravo to methods that change how we teach all children — students of color, American Indians and whites, as well.
Letters
Readers Write: Enabling society's wrongdoers, Edina schools, evaluating the news
A broad lesson: Who are the enablers?
KATHERINE KERSTEN
Racial identity policies are ruining Edina's fabled schools
Instead of striving for academic excellence, jackboot methods are being used to force students to think "correctly" on social issues.
Letters
Readers Write: November elections, Southwest light rail, guns, heating and cooling, Amazon headquarters
We have to pay attention.
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