



Focus should be on finding diplomatic solutions to global crises.
They're useful, but note the agendas that shape the rankings.
Too many contract-for-deed property buyers are victimized.
Minnesotans deserve assurance about administrative costs.
Iowa discrimination case contains lesson for Minnesota.
Chicago's teens without hope resort to shooting one another.
Safeguards are needed in a state known as a hot spot.
New majorities should strive to ease partisan tensions.
NHL, players need to recognize and repair the lockout's damage.
Penn Avenue North should get more than a facelift.
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