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Pawlenty, once again a bridesmaid

Pawlenty, once again a bridesmaid

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty stood on the brink of being named the Republicans' vice presidential candidate, having weathered vetting and a frenzy of media speculation about his chances. But just as Sen. John McCain passed Pawlenty over to make the utterly unexpected pick of Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney's campaign has left Pawlenty waiting once again at the altar.

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Grief at losing his dog made him wary of getting another

Grief at losing his dog made him wary of getting another

At times of deep pain, intelligence isn't much help. Wisdom is better.

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Chick-fil-A question spurs an open letter to Rick Santorum

Chick-fil-A question spurs an open letter to Rick Santorum

It would be a mistake to suppose that religious freedom favors one side of the issue.

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How my husband and I helped our friends start a family

How my husband and I helped our friends start a family

It was a chance to do something wonderful for them, but it also involved new kinds of stress.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments offered in reply.

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These days, the call of the wild is likely to be digital

These days, the call of the wild is likely to be digital

When we take electronic gear with us on vacation, we lose something important.

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'Someone Just Like You'

'Someone Just Like You'

Minnesota's poet laureate offers a reflection about the collapse of the Interstate Hwy. 35W bridge five years ago.

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