Air quality alerts are a climate change alarm
No place is immune from the threat. Minnesota clearly is not.
Make policing a better career choice
It's good to see more law enforcement agencies make use of a state program to aid recruits.
A special spark from an inspiring teacher
Washburn's Tracy Byrd, who made a career change to get into teaching, is state's annual award winner.
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'Longer we wait, the more people will die'
Legislature should seize the opportunity to pass legislation to help those whose lives have been upended by the opioid epidemic.
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Pass guardrails for HCMC governance changes
Legislators are weighing legislation to require solid reasons, due diligence before any sweeping overhaul of Hennepin County Medical Center oversight. That's just common sense.
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As Capitol clock ticks, focus on priorities
Legislators shouldn't leave St. Paul without addressing key Minnesota issues.
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Overcome objections, keep DEI on track
Leaders of Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, should find common ground.
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BWCA's future likely hinges on election
The reckless bill to rescind copper mining protections in the watershed that passed the U.S. House panders to foreign mine owners. Its fate now rests with voters.
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Kudos to St. Cloud's longtime mayor
Dave Kleis has built relationships and served the city well for nearly two decades.
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Bolster safeguards after cyberattack
A basic oversight left UnitedHealth vulnerable to hackers. Congressional action is needed to protect sensitive medical data.
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In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell
An evenhanded process is needed for dealing with legislator behavior.
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State wisely mulls banning book bans
Legislation would require that key decisions be made by library professionals.
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St. Thomas needs to work with neighbors
With hockey arena project looming, St. Paul university's growth is causing a parking controversy.
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Kristi Noem's disturbing revelation
Killing a dog isn't normal, but the potential Republican VP candidate and South Dakota governor thinks it shows strength.
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Strengthen firearm storage laws
A proposed expansion of Minnesota law would help prevent accidental deaths, and it could be enough to stop some suicides.
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What's lost when newspapers die
Eight Minnesota papers will stop publishing this month in a blow to their communities.
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Turn off cellphones in state's classrooms
Legislation that would require schools to have smartphone policies is a good foundation.
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Taiwan policy must be a campaign issue
An expert panel will examine the U.S. approach to China on Thursday at the U.
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Transparency leads to better government
Minnesota shouldn't change law mandating that public notices be published in newspapers.
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Aid votes show Congress can still work
But it's unfortunate that four members of Minnesota's delegation failed to see the big picture.
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Minnesota is losing the race on mental health care
A new state study concludes that reimbursement provided by medical programs hasn't kept pace with the cost of providing care. So it makes zero sense to let a cut passed in 2023 take effect.
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Mpls. must investigate suspicious fires
Police Department staffing issues have led to a disturbingly low clearance rate for arson cases.
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