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More details are needed on MinnesotaCare buy-in option
Industry report should not be last word on promising health reform.
Monica Hesse
How 'White Christmas' is like America: a blend of brilliance and shadow
Holiday classic's revival raises familiar questions about judging the past. But let's "count our blessings" for "the best things."
Gary Abernathy, The Washington Post
In Trump Country it's clear: the elite media still don't get it.
The president's political experiment may not be healthy. But only a less partisan journalism could help heal the nation's rift.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Second referendum is best course of action on Brexit
Now that costs are better understood, Brits could choose more wisely.
Letters
Readers Write: Family farms, Williams Arena, the Minnesota economy, Israel, aging, seniors, environment
Independent, family farms need government support.
Editorial
Undermining voters by disrespecting election results
Unhealthy tribalism fuels Republicans in Wisconsin legislative hijinks.
John Rash
Rash Report: 'Roma' is human, and humane, counternarrative
New film by acclaimed Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón reflects an alternative cultural, commercial approach.
Cartoons
Editorial, Wall Street Journal
Macron should have listened to Trump on climate change
Instead, his gas tax proposal led to riots in the streets of France.
Letters
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Readers Write: Pot isn't Rx for Alzheimer's, good news about climate, Gopher tickets and Michael Flynn
Clearer evidence and rigorous scrutiny are needed, a Hazelden doctor says.
Jared Bernstein, The Washington Post
What's with the economy?
The market is scary, but mostly noise — like the president it's paying too much attention to. Best advice: prepare for slowing growth, but stay calm.
Greg Zylka
The 2018 bonding bill: Lawsuit has vital clean-water money in limbo
At issue is the funding source. The state must either fight to defeat the suit or pass a new bill.
Kendall A. King
Embrace multilingualism as a goal for all Minnesota students
This increasingly common trait among learners is a crucial resource to be managed well.
Steven Foldes
GM factory closing is bad news for the environment, too
The Chevy Volt, whose production will cease, can cut emissions sharply. It's also a terrific car.
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