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Editorial, Bloomberg View
Trump's national security is, for the most part, encouraging
Time will tell if he'll stand by strategy that bears his name.
Editorial
In the confusion, hear the Voice of Christmas
Through centuries, the spirit of the day speaks clearly of peace, good will.
Letters
Readers Write: Net neutrality, Minneapolis City Council and mayoral pay raises, tax changes, restrictions on the CDC
From those who'd end net neutrality: flavorful fallacies.
Editorial
Proceed with caution on cutting school days in Minneapolis
If it's the only way to trim the budget, bolster out-of-school programs for kids.
Christopher Dale Tribune News Service (TNS)
What we don't know about civics can (and will) hurt us
Many schools no longer teach how government works, with grave implications for a functioning democracy. This must be reversed.
David Osmek
Editorial counterpoint: Net neutrality editorial attempted to rewrite history
It's the Star Tribune Editorial Board's latest defense of big-government solutions.
Editorial
While GOP celebrates, start fixing the tax reform mess
It'll take years, but health insurance would be a good place to start.
Richard G. Carlson
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Counterpoint: Why was he still a cop?
Unraveling the case of disgraced Minneapolis officer would be a good place to start in improving community relations.
JOHN P. JAMES
After the tax bill, what to do by year's end to help your bottom line
Minnesota taxpayers should examine tax brackets, income and deductions now with an eye to 2018.
Editorial
Freeman should have said 'no comment' on Justine Ruszczyk Damond case
Instead, county prosecutor who should know better cast doubt on probe.
Letters
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Ed Rogers, The Washington Post
GOP platform for 2018: Peace, prosperity, tax cuts and no Hillary
The key for Republicans is to make the midterms about ANYTHING EXCEPT Trump's personality.
Editorial
Speak up, aliens, we know you're out there
It's time we cut to the chase and get to know one another.
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