Commentary

In lawsuits, facts ought to matter
It didn't make sense that different rules applied to suits against the government.
A shopper's perspective on the Macy's closing
The downtown St. Paul store looked like it wasn't there for the long haul.
Both cars and guns have their uses; both are deadly when misused.
Let's be glad we haven't won the lottery
It's a tempting fantasy, but it would disrupt the balance of work and reward in our lives.
A country with so much hurt has a special need for art
The conversation since Sandy Hook has focused on gun control, mental health and armed schools. It should also consider the role of art.
The day a city boy moved to the farm
At 14, he liked knowing that he was going to be useful.
Address book is a family history, bound by tradition
Digital contact lists may contain the information, but they're short on context.