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Guest Columns

Be observant for thin ice on lakes and streams

As ice forms on area lakes, it is a good time of year for a reminder about the dangers of thin ice. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Sunday, December 17, 2017 11:36 am

State, Nation and World

New closer Fernando Rodney likes Twins chances

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.— When Fernando Rodney visited Target Field with the Arizona Diamondbacks last August, the veteran closer made sure to chat with Twins ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Sunday, December 17, 2017 11:33 am

Editorials

Others’ opinion: Keep the internet fair and open to all

The Federal Communications Commission should stop its pell-mell rush to obliterate rules that have put a check on telecom giants with a plan that has ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, December 14, 2017 8:30 am

State, Nation and World

Twins’ closer might already be on their roster

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Twins are fairly confident that their closer of the near future is already in the organization. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:23 am

News

Minnesota teen writes book about how to invest money; Girl, 15, started building her stock portfolio at age 9

Six years ago, stock whiz Maya Peterson sold her American Girl doll for $100. She used the money to buy shares in Mattel, the toy ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, December 11, 2017 8:30 am

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Can Gophers volleyball get back to the Final Four?

This is not the same Gophers volleyball team that made the Final Four the past two seasons. Maybe that’s an obvious statement, considering National Player of ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, December 8, 2017 8:01 am

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‘Clutch’ fits Vikings’ Wright

Jarius Wright’s clutch play has earned him several nicknames from teammates. The Vikings wide receiver doesn’t catch a lot of passes, but the ones he does ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 7:59 am

State, Nation and World

Flynn plea suggests more scrutiny of Russia meddlins is needed not less

Questions swirling about Russian election meddling and the Trump campaign’s ties to Vladimir Putin have spurred wild conspiracy theories from Trump opponents and dismissals from ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, December 4, 2017 7:53 am

Opinion

Others’ opinion: Court’s ruling on Dayton veto should restart negotiations

Resolve your dispute yourselves. That in essence is what the Minnesota Supreme Court told DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and the GOP-controlled Legislature on Thursday, citing ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, November 20, 2017 7:24 am

Opinion

Others’ opinion: Sen. Al Franken’s behavior on USO tour cannot be excused

Minnesotans were rightly horrified to find yet another of their elected officials, Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken, the latest on a rogues’ list of powerful ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, November 20, 2017 7:23 am

State, Nation and World

Could Gophers basketball have five players average 10 points? Richard Pitino thinks so

Early in this promising Gophers men’s basketball season, coach Richard Pitino met with his entire starting lineup for a chat about how the team could ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Sunday, November 19, 2017 10:26 am

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The ACA isn’t dead yet; Consumers should tap into aid for 2018 coverage

Obamacare is not dead, as President Donald Trump declared on Monday. That’s an important reality check with less than two weeks to go before Nov. ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, October 23, 2017 7:50 am

Business

New website lets nonprofits rate foundations that fund them; Move consists of a twofold goal

Minnesota’s nearly 120 philanthropic foundations typically work behind closed doors in giving away nearly $1 billion each year. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 8:12 am

Guest Columns

State should innovate its way around lousy health care deal from feds

It’s usually a welcome development when political leaders find common ground. But there are exceptions, and the willingness of Gov. Mark Dayton and Minnesota Republican ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Monday, October 2, 2017 7:54 am

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Loyalty at the center of Wild’s deal with Koivu

Mikko Koivu considers himself blessed. Not many professional athletes get to play an entire career for a franchise and city they love, and the two-year, ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 8:10 am

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