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Editorial endorsement: With a major caveat, Harris is top choice for St. Paul mayor
Events made for an ugly end to the campaign. If elected, Harris will need to focus on healing the city.
Michael Miller
Counterpoint: What did the Dakota contribute to Minnesota? Why do we even have to ask?
A commentary on neighbors' opposition to renaming Lake Calhoun showed a clear lack of knowledge about our state's history.
Dan McGrath
Defining what makes a candidate a true progressive
Choose those whose bold actions match their visions.
Editorial
Trump's ban on transgender troops should be dropped
McCain offers Congress a way to take issue out of president's hands.
Letters
Readers Write: Tax reform, St. Paul mayor's race, Minneapolis City Council, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, psychiatric care, guns
Has the GOP plan left you feeling energized?
Editorial
With investigations heating up at home, Trump turns to Asia
He'll need to focus on response to North Korea, responding to China's rise.
John Erwin
Outgoing Minneapolis Park Board Member John Erwin offers his recommendations
Turnover is a good thing. It's invigorating. However, it's also important that candidates have a solid understanding of roles vs. rhetoric. These nine do.
Letters
Readers Write: Roger Erickson, Dennis Banks, Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
A voice for all ages of an era.
Betsy Hodges
Editorial counterpoint from Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges: I've delivered results and leadership
Partnerships, investments and policies have built on Minneapolis' strengths, and we are confronting our challenges.
Editorial
Dayton offers reasonable, qualified support for PolyMet mine
Governor eschewed politics and publicly put his faith in science-driven process.
Russ Henry
Counterpoint: Here's my plan for ending pesticide use in Minneapolis parks
Contrary to implications, I've taken time to educate myself on this topic.
Brad Bourn
Minneapolis Park Board incumbent Brad Bourn: These are the candidates who'll bring inclusion
Our slate believes everyone in Minneapolis deserves access to world-class parks, programs.
Letters
Readers Write: Martin Luther's legacy, Minneapolis City Council endorsements, Dennis Banks
What else came before and from Martin Luther.
Editoiral, San Jose Mercury News
Silicon Valley is under attack
Its problems must be fixed, but tech industry remains critically important.
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