EDITORIAL
SUNDOG New Love: Podcasts
In 2011, Ive started actively listening to iTunes podcasts and absolutely love them. My favorite time to listen is while I travel. Whether its while driving, flying or anywhere else on the go, theyre ...
Posted on 4/14/11 at 8:13 AM
National view: Romney dangerously clueless about America 
I wish Mitt Romney’s cavalier dismissal of poverty in America could be chalked up as just another gaffe, but it’s much worse than that. The Republican front-runner seems dangerously clueless about the nation he seeks to lead.
By Eugene Robinson , February 05, 2012
National view: Teachers need two things: Content knowledge and effective strategies
If you have a child in a public school, you may want to look at a study that has set the education world abuzz this month. More than look at it, you may want to ask your child’s principal or superintendent what they plan on doing with the information.
By William McKenzie , January 29, 2012
National view: The defenseless lose a watchdog in Hitchens
The Republicans’ final debate preceding the Iowa caucuses is suddenly uncompelling. There is nothing to do but write about Christopher Hitchens, whose death has made the world immeasurably less interesting.
By Kathleen Parker , December 18, 2011
Local view: Children’s words should not be taken as gospel truth
Now that the trial of a school bus driver from Two Harbors is over, and the verdict is not guilty, I have time to reflect on all the actions and events that took place.
By Tom Muehlberger , December 11, 2011
Local view: Duluth’s First Witness program best way to get to truth
Duluth's First Witness program is nationally recognized as representing best practices when it comes to the forensic interviewing of children.
By Mark Rubin , December 11, 2011
Local view: Synthetic pot worse than most realize
Products such as K2 are misleadingly referred to as “synthetic marijuana,” and while the substances have been in the news with regularity this year many people remain unaware just how significant a problem they’re causing in our communities.
By Laura Palombi , November 27, 2011
Local view: Mayors wrongly remove Occupy protesters
What rights do we have left, Mayor Don Ness?
By Dennis Leahy , November 27, 2011
Our view: Draw redistricting lines for people, not for politicians
There’s still time for us “people” to make sure political boundaries are drawn "around the people that live in the district instead of around the politicians,” as Common Cause Minnesota’s Mike Dean pointed out in a note to the News Tribune Opinion page this summer.
By Editorial board , November 27, 2011
Occupy Duluth: Protesters prepping for prolonged stay
They set up camp, quite literally, a little over two weeks ago, turning the well-manicured, smartly landscaped and historic Civic Center courtyard in downtown Duluth into what looks like a mini Rainbow Gathering — sans the nudity.
By Chuck Frederick , November 06, 2011
Reader's view: Opera critic's viewpoint deserved to be heard
I found it revealing that each of the individuals with opinions published on Wednesday’s Opinion page about the Pocahontas opera project all currently are working with or on the project.
September 22, 2011
Congressman's view: Let's keep in touch
ONLINE ONLY: Six months have passed since I took office and I would like to provide you with an update on the various ways we can connect.
By U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack , July 01, 2011
Secretary of State's view: Voter ID turns a right into a privilege
At a first glance, the requirement asking eligible voters to show a government-issued photo ID before being allowed to vote seems reasonable. After all, most Minnesotans have a photo ID. So what’s the big deal?
By Mark Ritchie , May 19, 2011
National view: During National Women’s Health Week, open your eyes to new Affordable Care Act
ONLINE ONLY: On Sunday, Americans across the country said thank you to their moms with flowers, cards and phone calls. This week, as we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, there’s another way you can show your appreciation for the women in your life.
By Kathleen Sebelius , May 13, 2011
Reader's view: Cost-saving senior programs must be saved
The Senior Companion Program (part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, along with Foster Grandparents, RSVP, etc.) utilizes volunteers to keep seniors living at home independently. Through regular visits, companions assist seniors in getting to medical appointments, grocery stores and pharmacies.
By Peg Lee , March 13, 2011
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