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Our city is at a standstill, but I have a plan to get us back on track and moving forward, mayoral candidate Kaohly Her writes.

"My progressive colleagues and I, along with thousands of our neighbors, are being bold and thoughtful in responding to working people's needs," Ward 2 City Council Member Robin Wonsley writes.

On Nov. 1, 42 million Americans could lose their SNAP benefits. "Where are our values?" Nina Samuels of Falcon Heights asks.

"This statement is a public response to what at least 28 residents consider a lack of leadership," Ward 9 Minneapolis City Council candidate Dan Orban writes.

"Immigrants and refugees are not like your dog, Cricket. You can't get rid of us just because we make you uncomfortable," Ka Vang writes.

"Minnesota and Canada's relationship is defined by friendly competition, but the trade war hurts both sides of the border," Aaron Brown writes.

From columnist John Rash: America can still be a beacon like it was in the dark days of the Nuremberg trials, which showed the world what a moral force this country can be.

If you've been part of a court case in Minnesota -- divorce, traffic violation or even a name change -- your info is likely just a few keystrokes away from anyone with an internet connection, Sheree R. Curry writes.

A proposed rule change before the state Supreme Court would limit public access to name-change court filings related to gender identity, Minneapolis City Council Member Andrea Jenkins writes.

Our money stolen, our trust squandered.