Opinion

The year in letters 2013

Excerpts on the hottest topics of the year.

January 1, 2014 at 12:03AM
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Illustration: Mailbox. (Susan Hogan — Tribune Media Services/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

With the help of news researchers Sandy Date and John Wareham, we've compiled excerpts of letters to the editor on topics that drew the most response last year. Enjoy, and keep sharing — in 250 words or fewer — by using the "Submit a letter or commentary" link or via e-mail to opinion@startribune.com.

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