I would of course be pleased if you were to read all of them, but that’s a lot. If you have time for a dozen, these would be my recommendations, in ascending order of preference:

12.  #148, Nov. 2019: 'Viewer discretion is advised' for Trump rallies

11.  #149, Dec. 2019: How does our community address 'wicked problems'?

10.  #108, Jul. 2016: If I were a Muslim, I would wonder

9.  #079, Feb. 2014: No one owns art, knowledge

8.  #033, Apr. 2010: Students refuse to be victims

7.  #133. Aug. 2018: We can look like anyone

6.  #024, July 2009: Diversity highlights patriotism

5.  #031, Feb. 2010: Idols frame final State of State

4.  #168, July 2021: Human events brought us to this point, which means we can change course

3.  #052, Nov. 2011 and Feb. 2012: 10 objects to tell history of St. Cloud

2.  #193, Aug. 2023: We have problem solvers – and world champions – in our midst

1.  #146, Sep. 2019: Where we are – in 21 words