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Ukraine aid vote is a domestic and geopolitical inflection point
Renowned Russia expert Fiona Hill reflects on the Kremlin's propaganda program, what President Vladimir Putin is thinking and how U.S. divisions impact international issues.
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Mpls. must investigate suspicious fires
Police Department staffing issues have led to a disturbingly low clearance rate for arson cases.
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James Silas Rogers
David Brooks
The courage to follow the evidence on transgender care
Often, those who see nuance decide it's best to just keep their heads down. But here's a report in which empathy, humility and intellectual integrity are all on display.
Michelle Goldberg
Republicans wanted a crackdown on Israel's critics. Columbia obliged.
Its president emerged from a four-hour grilling largely unscathed. All that's been damaged is academic freedom.
Leo Vander Broek
The little park that could … be better
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, with the right care and restoration, could be a destination.
the Editorial Board of the Los Angeles Times
Climate change looms large this election year
The planet is on a dangerous streak, making the U.S. election even more critical.
Letters
Readers Write: Lake sturgeon, foreign policy, eclipses
Lake sturgeon warrant a "threatened" designation.
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Be a major player in film and TV game
A dedicated film office under Explore Minnesota would make the state more competitive.
Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman: Is there a plausible outcome that's pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli and pro-Iranian?
Yes, but it will require leadership changes for all three factions — change that has to come from within.
the Editorial Board of the Mankato Free Press
The 'Civility Caucus'
Minnesota legislators who are taking a bipartisan approach to their work deserve praise.
Taro Ito
Sports betting push at Legislature resorts to punitive leverage
A bill on historic horse racing seeks to usurp both the Minnesota Racing Commission and the legal process.
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