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Heidi Omerza, Mary Gaasch, Jim Hovland, Ron Johnson and Mary McComber
Counterpoint: Why fees are a necessary part of housing development
A recent report from a builders' group exaggerated their effect on costs.
Nate Oyloe
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Proposed 'conversion therapy ban': But, remember — not all with same-sex attractions want them
I was one such person. I wanted my sexuality to be compatible with my faith, and I needed help. Legislators, don't stifle our freedom.
Editorial
Reduce racial bias in police traffic stops
But study the data before adopting blanket policies in Minneapolis.
Jim Schowalter
Minnesota's reinsurance program should be renewed
It lowers premiums and requires no new money. Insurers need a decision soon.
Editorial
New York will survive without Amazon, but it's a lost an opportunity
There'll be less capacity to boost education, housing, health care and more.
Hugh Hewitt
A few questions for Democrats about the Green New Deal ...
Presidential debate moderators should ask: How soon do you plan to abolish airplanes? And cows?
JEREMY MUNSON
'Hands-free' bill would make driving in Minnesota more dangerous
The proposed state law would allow behaviors that have been found to increase distracted driving. That's just one of its flaws.
Editorial, Miami Herald
In the year after Parkland massacre, progress on gun laws
Though Minnesota was not among the 26 states that passed 67 measures.
Cartoons
Letters
Readers Write: 'Monster sturgeon,' commentary defending U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, attitudes toward HCMC, clearing the snow
Caught, released, and then what?
Editorial
Congress must lead on Khashoggi case
Trump has abdicated America's leadership role on human rights and press freedom.
Noah McCourt
Blanket bans on plastic straws: Irresponsible, unnecessary, immoral
A bill here would do little to curb pollution, but cause real hardship for people with disabilities.
MARY STANIK
Nancy Pelosi: No matter what you think of her, she's powerful
Older women are contributing more to society than stereotypes suggest. A lot may be inspired by the 78-year-old House leader.
Evan Greer, The Washington Post
High-tech border security would be worse than a wall
A 'smart wall' would be more effective, sure — at invading privacy, persecuting migrants and enlarging the Big Surveillance industrial complex.
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