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Divided Legislature Faces Challenging Budget

Minnesota’s legislators will be watched closely in the upcoming session that starts Jan.

Two Influential Voices For Rural Minnesota

In a deeply polarized society, an equally split Minnesota House of Representatives might sound like a looming recipe

Schools Limiting Digital Devices? Really? Yes

“Attention is the gateway to learning,” educators say.

Serious Duties Demand Serious Leadership

Throughout most of human history, infectious diseases were a scourge that created fear and panic in communities.

With Election Over, Governing Starts - Maybe

When you went to the polls last week, what was the primary motivation for your vote?

There Are Consequences For Not Reading Books

When we write about the importance of reading, we are talking about reading print, not on the internet.

Why We Set Standards For Letters And Ads

Where do you draw the line?

Press Forward Grant Bridge, Obligation To The Future

“Each newsroom plays a vital public service role in its community – providing trustworthy local news and infor-mation

World and Our Youth Losing Faith In America

“Ahead of the November presidential election, just 19% of Americans say democracy in the United States is a good exam

‘Third Spaces’ Critical To Community Health

When we look back at the early 1900s editions of the newspapers we publish, we find numerous photos and advertisement

America’s Strength Is Built On A Local Foundation

This past July, just how reliant we are on technology and how vulnerable we are to its failures was highlighted when

Smartphones Harm Child And Adult Mental Health

“The moment a baby is born, a parent is too,” the President and co-founder of Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childho

Hottest Year In 120,000 Years?

It was a mild summer in western Minnesota.

A Few Rules On Letters To the Editor

It’s election season. News and signs of the local, state, and national campaigns are inescapable.

DeJoy Continues Slowing of Rural Mail Delivery

Frequent rate increases and deplorable service are not the foundation of an efficient and affordable United States Po

Consistently Leaving Us Out Of The Conversation

Over the past month, Minnesota Public Radio has been promoting a pair of programs conducted in July it says will help

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