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Editorial
January 11, 2019

Pompeo sows confusion on trip to the Middle East

Among other contradictions, he was out of sync with Bolton's message.
Cartoons
January 11, 2019
Sack cartoon: Jayme Closs

Sack cartoon: Jayme Closs

Henry Olsen
January 11, 2019
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, left, and U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad toast during an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the

Trump might win his trade war with China

He was willing, where others wouldn't, to upset the gravy train. Tough talk backed by tough action can get results. Elites take note.
Editorial
January 11, 2019
The sign outside Barron, Wis., City Hall, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, welcomes Jayme Closs, a 13-year-old northwestern Wisconsin girl who went missing in O

Welcome home — and thanks, Jayme

Teen's courage and community's caring are an inspiration — and a reminder of what unites us.
Gary Abernathy
January 11, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. listens after a Senate Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill, Wednesd

Why the wall is Trump's 'read my lips' moment

His loyal supporters will lose passion for his cause if he backs down on this.
Cartoons
January 10, 2019
Sack cartoon: A shutdown celebration

Sack cartoon: A shutdown celebration

Editorial
January 10, 2019

Democrats used online deception to target Roy Moore

Misleading voters is not just a tactic, it's a corruption of democracy.
Letters
January 10, 2019
President Donald Trump salutes as he tours the U.S. border with Mexico at the Rio Grande on the southern border, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in McAllen,

Readers Write: Border wall, partial government shutdown, leadership (example: new Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders)

The "Mayhem" analogy.
Editorial
January 10, 2019

Expand Minnesota's Safe Harbor for sex trafficking victims

Legislature should extend protections for those who are exploited — regardless of age.
Charlie Weaver
January 10, 2019
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Editorial counterpoint: Improving student outcomes remains the top task for Minneapolis schools

Good fiscal news is welcome but shoring up basic skills is a must — and state tests are a critical measure that needs to be more fully used.
Editorial
January 9, 2019

With new bill, another attempt to close background check loophole

Congress can take necessary step in gun violence prevention effort.
Cartoons
January 9, 2019
Sack cartoon: Paul Manafort developments

Sack cartoon: Paul Manafort developments

Cartoons
January 9, 2019
Sack cartoon: Other prospective uses of emergency powers

Sack cartoon: Other prospective uses of emergency powers

Barbara Fister
January 9, 2019
FILE - In this March 15, 2013, file photo, a man walks past a sign at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California, USA. Facebook gave some compani

Freedom of information and personal data: Big Tech should take cues from public libraries

They've developed a robust set of core values that strike the right balance.
Letters
January 9, 2019
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Readers Write: Impeachment vs. censure, border wall/shutdown, health care provider tax, climate action

Keep all options on the table.
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