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February 18, 2011 5:00 AM

In Egypt, it should be easy to decide whose side we're on

As the revolution continues, the people are conducting themselves well. That can't be said for the government.

by Hani Hamdan

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February 17, 2011 5:00 AM

Minnesota newspapers react to Dayton's budget message

Newspapers around the state reacted quickly to Gov. Mark Dayton's budget message on Tuesday. Here is a sampling of comments from editors and editorial boards.

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February 16, 2011 5:00 AM

It's time for United States to show Egyptians an even hand

There's little sense in pushing the Muslim Brotherhood into an extremist corner.

by Eric Ringham

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February 15, 2011 5:00 AM

Policy drives bad decisions on school transportation

Suburban, rural districts must divert money from the classroom to pay for busing mandate.

by Charles Marohn

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February 14, 2011 5:00 AM

Iron Range youth are damned if they leave, damned if they come back

A state House candidate was away temporarily, preparing for her bar exam. Now her opponent tries to make that a liability.

by Aaron J. Brown

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February 10, 2011 4:00 PM

Thank you, people of Egypt; your government will take it from here

We'll get our best committees going on this revolution thing and get back to you.

by Rick Horowitz

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February 10, 2011 5:00 AM

To live green, think outside the box. Then recycle the box.

His goal is to cut his waste and carbon footprint to zero. He's not there, but he's on his way.

by Dale M. Howey

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February 9, 2011 5:00 AM

Don't assume I'm dumb ... or a Democrat

Before they started making political hay out of a supposedly Republican "anti-woman" bill, Democrats should have remembered that members of their own party supported it.

by Shannon Drury

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February 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Are those photos really priceless?

When his hard drive crashed, he lost his family photos. Technicians might be able to save them -- for a price that's all too real.

by Steve Nelson

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February 7, 2011 5:00 AM

He was cold, wet and stranded, but he still had neighbors

Driving across Shagawa Lake on an ice road, he suddenly hit slush. Then he stopped.

by Paul Leitgeb

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