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Letters
Readers Write: University of Minnesota presidential selection process, the state of discourse, hunting photos, men and loneliness
U's "lone" finalist opacity is wrong.
Editorial
European turmoil threatens the U.S., too
May, Macron and Merkel face political pushback just when the West needs them the most.
Patricia Murphy, CQ-Roll Call (TNS)
The good, the bad and the truly disappointing about House Speaker Paul Ryan
A review of his efforts in a role he might not have preferred.
Editorial
Huawei arrest complicates U.S.-China relations even further
But a good test of Chinese intentions.
Art Cullen
Democratic presidential early birds flock to Iowa, in search of elusive rural support
The key to winning the state is west of I-35: It's red but willing to listen to an honest voice.
James P. Lenfestey
Minnesota needs a gas tax increase, but must consider rural areas
Our roads and bridges demand more money, and so does carbon pollution. The burden should be on all of us. Here are some ideas.
Editorial
A welcome push to more aggressively fight crime on tribal lands
Erica MacDonald follows through on vow to boost prosecutions.
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.
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