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Matthew Beckman
January 16, 2019
Technology in the hands of businessmen

Wanted: More input from scientists on state policy

At a time when their perspective is as important as ever, it's in short supply.
Editorial
January 16, 2019
United Properties wants to include a RBC sign at the top of the Gateway tower.
Courtesy United Properties

Replacing blight, Minneapolis can add a valuable Gateway

City Council has an opportunity to make history with Friday vote on 37-story downtown project.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg News (TNS)
January 16, 2019
Ivanka Trump attends the National Thanksgiving Turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 in Washington

Ivanka as president of the World Bank? Don't laugh

Few besides her father would choose her. But in several ways, her nomination wouldn't be all bad.
Editorial
January 15, 2019

German economy is slowing, but nation can afford a stimulus package

The government's cost of borrowing is less than zero in real terms.
Stephen Harrison
January 15, 2019
Wikipedia reflects the world's biases. (Dreamstime) ORG XMIT: 1243181

Wikipedia at 18: It really has grown up over the years

The online encyclopedia has greatly enhanced its reputation and largely avoided fake-news problems that occur on the Web.
Letters
January 15, 2019
September 11, 1971 HE WAS OUT OF ORDER--Former Soviet Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev pounded on his desk during speech by U.N. Secretary General Dag Ham

Readers Write: Questions of Russian influence, whether to concede in the shutdown, Metropolitan Council leadership shakeup, marijuana and driving

Seems like a self-interment to me.
Editorial
January 15, 2019
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, talks with Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt just before a briefing for reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in

Walz, Daudt appear united on challenge of shutdown relief

Consequences for Minnesota could be dire if federal brinkmanship continues.
Cartoons
January 15, 2019
Sack cartoon: Trump and Russia

Sack cartoon: Trump and Russia

Letters
January 14, 2019
BRUCE BISPING ¥ bbisping@startribune.com Quamba MN., Tuesday, 9/22/2009] Technician Brian Heckenlaible used a hose to blow in insulation into the

Readers Write: Proposed energy audit mandate in Minneapolis, City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins' planned race forum, remembering Twin Cities musician Willie Murphy, an anecdote showing humanity at its best

There are better alternatives.
Mae Seely Sylvester
January 14, 2019
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., pose for photographers after speaking on Capitol Hill in respo

Nancy and Chuck: Do the necessary thing and negotiate on the wall

The president won't drop his intransigence, so you be the adults. Take care of the country.
Joel W. Carter
January 14, 2019
Warm weather brought out humans and canines alike to Bde Maka Ska as temp soared into the 40s Friday, January 4, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN.] DAVID JOLES

When outdoor ice is perfect, it is transformative

A recent day in Minneapolis propelled me to lace up the skates and glide not just along the ice but across time, to mom, Winnipeg and the very best hockey.
Fredric Hinz
January 14, 2019

Counterpoint: Arguments for 'medical aid in dying' omitted key context

Physician-assisted suicide has more and broader potential troubling consequences than suggested. They warrant attention.
Editorial
January 14, 2019
FILE -- President Donald Trump meets with President Vladimir Putin of Russia at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, July 16, 2018. "The presidential

Trump and Russia: Americans need answers

FBI probe, Trump's secrecy on meetings with Putin show why Mueller probe needs protection.
Opinion
January 14, 2019
Editorial cartoon: Lisa Benson on the border wall impasse

Editorial cartoon: Lisa Benson on the border wall impasse

Editorial
January 14, 2019

Once again, China shows its power to police the internet

It's also using artificial intelligence and big data to control its population.

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