Its arguments included that it costs more to make pennies than the pennies are worth, so a completely digital economy could reduce waste while simplifying how Americans pay their bills.
From the column: "Minnesotans ... could start the Trump years by paying more to fill their gas tanks, heat their homes, and fill their refrigerators. That can hardly be the outcome they expected."
From the editorial: " Local talent exists to effectively promote Duluth and market our city. ... Unfortunately, Duluth’s professionals were not adequately supported by ... the previous mayor and now not by Reinert."
From the editorial: "Considering Duluth’s burgeoning aviation industry, ... this closure can be seen as an opportunity, a chance for a more-appropriate and ... productive use of the valuable land."
