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June 5, 2012 5:00 AM

In fight against childhood obesity, healthy choices are better than harsh rules

Merely branding foods as good or bad isn't going to teach our children about self-control, moderation or health.

by Sarah Lemanczyk

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June 4, 2012 5:00 AM

Postgame analysis: How a rich guy got the taxpayers to give him millions against their will

The public subsidy for the Vikings stadium amounts to $72 per ticket, every game, for 30 years.

by John Marty

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June 2, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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June 1, 2012 5:00 AM

How an influx of college students can change a neighborhood

As panel considers limits on conversion to rentals, this St. Paul resident says: Yes, please.

by Karin Winegar

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May 31, 2012 5:00 AM

There's more than one religious view of the marriage amendment

Recent commentary claimed religious and historical authority, but lacked both.

by Pam Fickenscher

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May 30, 2012 5:00 AM

North Minneapolis proved it can come together to weather a storm

The community's renewed sense of caring and mutual concern became a story bigger than the tornado itself.

by Karen Kelley-Ariwoola

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May 29, 2012 12:13 PM

Sometimes, getting the best deal isn't the best idea

Online coupons oblige users to pay attention to the fine print.

by Gary Dop

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May 28, 2012 5:00 AM

For Americans, it's easy to speak out against violations of human rights

In other parts of the world, it's dangerous and difficult. But brave people do it anyway.

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May 26, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

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May 25, 2012 5:00 AM

All you need is love, plus a visa and work permit

Romance doesn't stop at the water's edge.

by Jennifer Ehrlich

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Commentary

In fight against childhood obesity, healthy choices are better than harsh rules

Postgame analysis: How a rich guy got the taxpayers to give him millions against their will

The Week in Commentary

How an influx of college students can change a neighborhood

There's more than one religious view of the marriage amendment

North Minneapolis proved it can come together to weather a storm

Sometimes, getting the best deal isn't the best idea

For Americans, it's easy to speak out against violations of human rights

The Week in Commentary

All you need is love, plus a visa and work permit

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