Pope Francis signals reform hope for church after Benedict era
Readers weigh Francis of Assisi namesake reforms and curia shakeups with cautious optimism. Critics question Argentina ties to the junta and past sex abuse silence amid calls for truth and accountability from Church leaders and observers.
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Feinstein Assault Weapons Ban Fails in Senate Vote
Opinion notes that on March 19 the Senate rejected the assault weapons ban proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Failing to advance, the measure would have reinstated a 1994 ban sunsetting in 2004. Democrats see broader gun curbs as possible through other measures despite the defeat.
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Brainerd Week in Review: 1993 state tourney buzzer winner
Brainerd's Tiffany Nelson buried a 3 pointer at the buzzer to force overtime and lift the Warriors to a 62 61 win over Blaine for fifth place in the state girls basketball tournament. Brainerd finished 26 2 for the season, matching last year.
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Reader Opinion critiques editor Hansen over tax and bias
Gregory Anderson of Brainerd writes that editor Han sen ignores his email about debt stories and favors Wisconsin praise while Minnesota figures are missing. He questions 95 percent corporate tax cuts, warns of harm to education and middle class, and urges more balanced viewpoints including Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.
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Brainerd
Almost legal limit in Brainerd Dispatch excerpt sparks questions
A 2013 Brainerd Dispatch excerpt cites a conservation officer noting a couple claiming near limit harvest while using extra lines. Readers wonder about biological impact of near limit fishing with surplus lines and whether revenue motives exist for authorities. Local readers report potholes in Brainerd Baxter roads harming vehicles and seek warnings.
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