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Ben Riechers
Trump is pushing his negotiators out of their comfort zone
Negotiation is inherent to him; his approach is different from predecessors' and it might work.
Letters
Editorial
Facebook and Congress have more work to do
Zuckerberg testimony was heavy on apology, too light on solutions.
Bonnie Blodgett
This weird weather we're having? A loopy jet stream is the culprit
Arctic warming has disrupted it. So we've got a polar vortex, while NYC will sweat. (And get set for humidity.)
Michael Howell
Wake up when? Minnesotans should back bills for later school starts
Teens' body clocks make them later to bed, later to rise. They can't change it, and development demands we not fight it.
Lori Sturdevant
The Pawlenty advantage: In governor's race, he's known
Governor's race has strong field, but how many know that?
TOM DIMOND
Provide beds in veterans homes where they're needed most: the Twin Cities metro area
State should step up with funds to replace spaces lost to upgrades — before it's too late.
Letters
STEVE CHAPMAN
Drugs and addiction: Modern prohibition takes a deadly, and growing, toll
Banning a substance sends addicts to the black market, greatly compounding the dangers of drug use.
Editorial
Seniors who depend on Medicare, Social Security need protection
Grim CBO report shows tax cuts will fall far short of paying for themselves.
Editorial, Seattle Times
More evidence that marijuana can help the U.S. address the opioid crisis
Two new studies show patients are more likely to turn to pot if legal.
Jennifer Rubin
Comey's no slimeball, but he's also not that important anymore
Mueller's investigation is where the action is. Even Trump understands that.
Mara Bain
Forest Lake's 'no' to mental health project will be next community's gain
If you ask the tough questions, you'll get the facts — and a great youth mental health project that we rejected.
Editorial
Legislature should give civics education a boost in Minnesota
The results of a new test must be collected and analyzed.
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