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Editorial
October 10, 2021
from campaign website

Kevin Reich deserves another term in First Ward

His record of pragmatic leadership makes him the strongest candidate.
the Economist
October 10, 2021
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Facebook, testifies at a joint Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Apr

Facebook may need a new public face

The social media firm is nearing a reputational point of no return.
Paul Krugman
October 10, 2021
Free COVID-19 vaccine and testing signage is displayed during a public health mobile vaccination clinic at the California State University Long Beach

Watch out! Things might soon get better

I'm no optimist, but there's a good case for improvements in COVID, crime and supply chains.
Editorial
October 10, 2021
from campaign website

In Second Ward, Yusra Arab over Cam Gordon

She's a fresh voice who offers reasoned analysis of critical issues.
Tyler Cowen
October 10, 2021
At events, it’s common for wealthier attendees to not wear their masks while poorer servers and staff do.

Our 'mask-apartheid' regime cannot last

Our enforcement of masking rules is obviously selective.
Letters
October 10, 2021
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

Readers Write: Mayor Jacob Frey, 'strong mayor' amendment, police reform, Hindu Heritage Month

To change city, ditch Frey.
Opinion
October 9, 2021
Editorial cartoon: Lisa Benson on unity

Editorial cartoon: Lisa Benson on unity

Don Samuels
October 9, 2021
Police tape and lights. (Irwin Thompson/The Dallas Morning News/TNS ORG XMIT: 27486745W

When will you see me?

A poem to honor fallen Black men.
Letters
October 9, 2021
Current and past Minneapolis mayors have dealt with sometimes unclear lines of authority in the city. One of this fall’s ballot questions, City Ques

Readers Write: 'Strong mayor' amendment

Vote 'no' on more control.
Editorial
October 9, 2021
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

As Minneapolis recovers, re-elect Jacob Frey

On key issues, incumbent mayor is best choice to lead city.
Winona LaDuke
October 9, 2021
An aerial view near Park Rapids, Minn., June 6, 2021, of construction of the Line 3 pipeline project.

Enbridge, Columbus, and the last tar sands pipeline

The pipeline is colonialism at work in the 21st century, but water protectors are making waves.
Editorial
October 8, 2021
Reject efforts to add rent control

Reject efforts to add rent control

St. Paul's proposal would flirt with long-recognized domino effects, and a ballot question in Minneapolis opens the door for the same.
Letters
October 8, 2021
The Hennepin County Government Center.

Readers Write: Jaleel Stallings, 'strong mayor' amendment

Galling, indeed.
Opinion
October 8, 2021
Editorial cartoon: Christopher Weyant on Facebook's damage

Editorial cartoon: Christopher Weyant on Facebook's damage

Gregory S. Hestness
October 8, 2021
It is incumbent upon us to ensure that our officers have the resources, understanding and training to compassionately bring mental health crisis emerg

Police will remain part of mental health crisis response

And we must ensure they have the resources they need to be prepared.

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