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Brown: Child care is expensive, but no one is getting rich from it

There are no easy answers for how to ease the financial burden on families. But government and employers can be part of the solution.
AuthoredAaron Brown
March 1, 2025
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Vang: How much screen time is OK for our children?

The official recommendations are murky; I read all about them on my phone.
AuthoredKa Vang
February 28, 2025
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Brehm: Minneapolis continues to fail on public safety

Violent crime is dropping in cities all over the country, but not in the City of Lakes. Minneapolis will continue its decline without new leadership on the City Council that’s serious about tackling it.
AuthoredAndy Brehm
February 24, 2025
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Vang: What ‘justice’ apparently means in America these days

As a DEI officer myself, I’m not as worried about my job as I am about my safety, sanity and spirit.
AuthoredKa Vang
February 19, 2025
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Sheletta: I have a dream for 38th and Chicago

Everything in the world changed after George Floyd died, except the place where he was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer.
AuthoredSheletta Brundidge
February 17, 2025
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Brown: The wheeling and dealing of American steel

For better or worse, Trump’s tariffs will impact Minnesota workers and the state’s Iron Range.
AuthoredAaron Brown
February 11, 2025
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Brehm: It’s the Democrats’ message that is the problem

Polls show the Democratic brand is less attractive than ever — for good reason — and party leaders show no signs of changing course.
AuthoredAndy Brehm
February 10, 2025
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Denker: And now Elon Musk is coming after Lutheran refugee organizations

While the attacks are unwarranted, they also reveal the danger of “rebranding” the Social Gospel.
AuthoredAngela Denker
February 5, 2025
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Koerth: This ‘path of desire’ takes you to a magical place we aren’t supposed to be

In the winter, an unofficial path carved out by other visitors past a fence and “No Trespassing” signs takes you to right up to the frozen Minnehaha Falls.
AuthoredMaggie Koerth
February 4, 2025
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Warfa: Why would President Trump announce a three-month retreat from U.S. global leadership?

U.S. foreign aid advances American security and prosperity. So taking it away, even for 90 days, could hurt us.
AuthoredHamse Warfa
February 3, 2025
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Vang: Hmong cuisine is having a moment — make that a movement — thanks to these three Minnesota chefs

Diane Moua, Yia Vang and Marc Heu have been racking up accolades and lines at their Twin Cities restaurants, which are introducing Hmong flavors and twists to wider audiences.
AuthoredKa Vang
February 1, 2025
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Sheletta: Target shot a bullseye through my heart

With the rollback of its DEI programs, Target folded like a cheap card table during an intense game of dominoes at the family cookout.
AuthoredSheletta Brundidge
February 1, 2025
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