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Reed Anfinson
Eight more Minnesota community newspapers soon will vanish
The internet and social media won't fill the gap in civic awareness. Local government officials will go largely unchecked.
Karl W. Smith
Trump tax cuts were neither panacea nor rip-off
But they're due to expire next year, and some of them should be kept.
Dan Gunderson
We Minnesotans embrace our sports heroes …
… and those who in turn embrace us. It's worth sticking around for.
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Japan is an ally U.S. can count on
A state visit by the prime minister reflects the tight ties between Tokyo and Washington.
Eric Schubert
Get a jump on March Madness in Minnesota with a Basketball Day
The state has growing reach in the game and should leverage it.
Letters
the Editorial Board of the San Diego Union-Tribune
'Dreamers' deserve better
In this era of contentious debate over immigration, perhaps some agreement can be found.
Christopher Caldwell
Everyone wants to seize Russia's money. It's a terrible idea.
Why? It comes down to the dollar's strategic status as a reserve currency and, eventually, to America's ability to finance its national debt.
Dave Porter
Letters
Readers Write: Ethanol, synthetic turf, composting, traffic, e-bikes
Time to wind down our use of ethanol.
Editorial
A season to build on for women's sports
Stars, including two of Minnesota's own, elevated the quality of play while serving as role models.
the Editorial Board of the Orlando Sentinel
Weed in Florida
Voters will get a chance to weigh in on legality after entertaining state Supreme Court ruling.
Laura Hermer
They'll be coming for internet porn next
That's not merely a flippant thought — prospective legal reinterpretations of the Comstock Act, beyond threatening abortion rights, have First Amendment implications, too.
Paul Rusesabagina
My story was told in 'Hotel Rwanda.' Here's what I want the world to know now.
It is our collective duty to counter autocratic regimes and policies and promote equality and, above all, peace.
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