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Editorial
December 14, 2017
Palestinians burn tires during clashes with Israeli troops following a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem a

Impact of embassy site move reaches beyond Jerusalem

Mideast peace, regional relationships and E.U. alliances are all strained.
Ramesh Ponnuru, Bloomberg View (TNS)
December 14, 2017
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks during the daily press briefing, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

In the Trump-Media War, both sides are losing

Credibility on all sides is in a state of collapse.
Editorial
December 14, 2017
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton listens to Lt. Gov. Tina Smith as she was named to replace fellow Democrat Al Franken in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Dec.

As Dayton's pick, Ms. Smith goes to Washington

Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will have a full workload as she moves to U.S. Senate.
Cartoons
December 13, 2017
Sack cartoon: Alabama results

Sack cartoon: Alabama results

Steven F. Hayward
December 13, 2017
WEDNESDAY_11/12/03_Hendricks - - - - - - Wind generators turning atop the Buffalo Ridge between Hendrick and Lake Benton at sunrise. ORG XMIT: MIN2014

The high cost of our failing wind policies

Why Minnesota's electricity costs are above the U.S. average and emissions are rising.
Barbara Nylen
December 13, 2017
Vehicles were backed up along S. 28th Street in Minneapolis during a morning commute while the bike lanes stood empty.

Counterpoint: Hey, L.A., you can have our bike lanes

Reader sending "advice" may want to ride an ambulance down our vehicle-clogged Minneapolis streets.
Letters
December 13, 2017
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday appointed Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to the U.S. Senate, where sheíll replace Sen. Al Franken. Here, Smith leaves the

Readers Write: Tina Smith and Al Franken, Roy Moore, Manny Laureano and Rufus Wainwright, Minnesota as 'best-run state,' dirty bedclothes

Hopes and regrets.
Editorial
December 13, 2017
Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is accompanied by his wife, Louise, at an Election Night gathering of his supporters in Birmingh

Thanks, Alabama, for doing the right thing

Roy Moore didn't deserve to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Marc A. Thiessen, The Washington Post
December 13, 2017
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones speaks to reporters after casting his ballot Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Mountain Brook , Ala. Jones is

Steve Bannon works a wonder: electing a Democrat in Alabama

The magic formula? Force conservative Christians to choose between a pro-abortion radical and a child molester.
Clara Jeon
December 12, 2017
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., attends a news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Gillibrand says President Donald Tr

Concerted call for Franken's resignation was proper response to system needing change

"Due process?" Women are tired of seeing things go in favor of the accused.
Letters
December 12, 2017
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Readers Write: School sports vs. private clubs, Minnesota's 'well-run' ranking, medical marijuana for treating autism, streetcar proposal in the Riverview Corridor

Outside-the-box idea was elitist.
Brent Olson
December 12, 2017
Advice to the important people, from those who also matter

Advice to the important people, from those who also matter

Here's what's up with the ones who get form letters back when they write to their congressperson.
Editorial
December 12, 2017
FILE- In this Nov. 30, 2017, file photo, with reporters looking for updates, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and other senators rush to the chamber to vo

Collins, McCain and Murkowski made a puzzling call on tax bill

It's odd that they backed measure repealing key Obamacare mandate.
Editorial
December 12, 2017
FILE -- Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, at the federal agency's headquarters in Washington, June 23, 2017. The Federal Co

Keep the internet fair and open to all

Trump administration's plan to end net neutrality would hurt consumers.
Cartoons
December 12, 2017
Sack cartoon: So says Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Sack cartoon: So says Sarah Huckabee Sanders

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