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Lawn care without the racket

September 1, 2011 5:00 AM

Lawn care without the racket

Imagine how quiet our neighborhoods would be without the noise of lawn mowers and other engines.

by Virginia Wright-Peterson

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When the political campaigns speak of 'freedom,' listen with care

August 31, 2011 5:00 AM

When the political campaigns speak of 'freedom,' listen with care

The word we associate with individual liberty can cause a collective stampede.

by Gordon C. Stewart

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If it wants to rework Gilbert & Sullivan, the Guthrie should make clear what it's doing

August 30, 2011 5:00 AM

If it wants to rework Gilbert & Sullivan, the Guthrie should make clear what it's doing

"Pinafore" was completely changed, and therefore better than ever.

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Science Museum should portray King Tut as the African he was

August 29, 2011 5:00 AM

Science Museum should portray King Tut as the African he was

Black youth benefit when their ancestors are lifted up.

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Report on racial wealth gap should serve as a call to action

August 26, 2011 5:00 AM

Report on racial wealth gap should serve as a call to action

People of color are being forced to abandon their quest for financial security.

by Andriana Abariotes

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In northern Minnesota, a foreign visitor finds adventurers, introverts and an air of self-sufficiency

August 25, 2011 5:00 AM

In northern Minnesota, a foreign visitor finds adventurers, introverts and an air of self-sufficiency

Ely is a place where you can hear wolves and surf the Web at the same time.

by Siobhan Heanue

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When 'America's Got Talent' decides that you don't

August 24, 2011 5:00 AM

When 'America's Got Talent' decides that you don't

A chance at national fame and a million bucks can entice even someone who should know better.

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Standard & Poor's did us a service by pointing out our leadership problem

August 23, 2011 5:00 AM

Standard & Poor's did us a service by pointing out our leadership problem

The loss of our credit rating is bad, but not as bad as the reason for it.

by Patrick Milan

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From Tahrir Square to the Grand Ole Creamery

August 20, 2011 5:00 AM

From Tahrir Square to the Grand Ole Creamery

An Egyptian in Minnesota begins to see why so many Americans focus on their own backyard.

by Ethar El-Katatney

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The rich pay taxes at a lower rate? That's a problem in need of fixing

August 19, 2011 5:00 AM

The rich pay taxes at a lower rate? That's a problem in need of fixing

Warren Buffett deserves our thanks for his willingness to pay more - and to speak out.

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