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Letters
Readers Write: Pumping scents in theaters, bike lanes, U.S.-Dakota exhibit
Idea stinks. It's a health concern.
Charles R. Vig, Shelley Buck and Brian Pendleton
Counterpoint: Paint the Dakota's plight in the winter of 1862 as it was — horrific
Understanding this history holds lessons for us all as we strive to achieve the state we all want.
Kara Alaimo
In real life, 'You're fired' is the slogan of an indecisive mismanager.
Every White House churns appointees too rapidly to achieve good results. But this is ridiculous.
D.J. Tice
Social policy side effects may include …
How best-laid solutions on border security, family leave and drug-abuse prevention all backfired.
Michael Sack
Minneapolis proposal to clear sidewalk snow is a game-changer
For residents with mobility challenges, unshoveled walks make city impassable.
Editorial
Taking stock of sole finalist for University of Minnesota's top job
A weeklong job interview is in store for Joan Gabel.
Sue Swenson
The greatest generation passed a torch on human rights. We need to pick it up
The U.N.'s Declaration of Human Rights was a legacy of World War II. In our current time of rapid change, we need to build on that legacy.
Letters
Readers Write: Governing for all people, tobacco age limits, hunting photos and election 2020
Please, state legislators, put interests of the state above your party.
Ramesh Ponnuru
Trade war may be bad for the economy, good for Trump politically
Tariffs could be popular with supporters in states he'll need to carry for re-election.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
Modest criminal justice reform inexplicably stalls in U.S. Senate
First Step Act needs support from Cruz and Cornyn, who haven't helped.
Doug Berdie
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Roads less traveled: Attempts by Minneapolis to boost biking aren't paying off
Bike lanes have become big in the Twin Cities. But can the traffic they carry justify the street space they consume?
Lori Sturdevant
Circumstances thrust a critical issue on the governor-elect
It's climate change. Time is short, and the White House isn't doing the job. What can a state do? Plenty.
Editorial
Arkansas high schoolers broke a big story and were censored
Although the decision has been reversed, they learned a hard lesson.
Letters
Readers Write: Families affected by addiction, opportunities for women, recalling the Bushes
Paid internships for community, technical college students would help.
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