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Editorial
May 7, 2015

CHS Field is a gem for St. Paul and the Saints

To fully capitalize on CHS Field, a full marketing push is needed.
Editorial
May 7, 2015
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Better hiring and training can change the culture that spawns bad cops

Some departments are having success with better training methods.
Editorial
May 7, 2015
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband process to the House of Lords, London, to listen to the Queen's Speech at the Sta

High stakes for United States, European Union in U.K. election

As crises spiral, a need to maintain the U.S.-U.K. "special relationship."
Editorial
May 6, 2015

Kaler seeks perspective of five U of M predecessors

Former presidents underscore university's value and fiscal limitations.
Editorial
May 5, 2015
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Maintain limits on campaign finance in Minnesota

The public campaign financing system has served the state well.
Editorial
May 5, 2015

Minnesota's Teacher of the Year winners reaffirm why teaching matters

Teacher of immigrants at St. Paul's LEAP school honored with 2015 award.
Editorial
May 4, 2015
The photo show where the Minnesota flows into the Mississippi by Fort Snelling. You can see that the Mississippi looks clean, even after flowing throu

Don't backpedal on Gov. Dayton's 'buffer strips' bill

If Minnesota truly wants high water quality, ag industry must play ball.
Editorial
May 4, 2015
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Evolving plans for the 'Commons' park in Minneapolis aren't commonplace

There's work to do, but the Downtown East plan is taking shape.
Editorial
May 1, 2015
The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center is shown in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Frustrations competing with the private s

Calculating a better way to give veterans the care they deserve

Mileage system for new VA health option is a step in right direction.
Editorial
May 1, 2015

Supreme Court: Keep money out of judicial elections

A rare win for a limit on campaign fundraising from U.S. Supreme Court.
Editorial
May 1, 2015
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2005 file photo, turkeys are pictured at a turkey farm near Sauk Centre , Minn. A dangerous strain of avian influenza has turne

State, federal response needed as bird flu wreaks havoc on ag economy

Stronger state, federal response needed to prevent a potential disaster.
Editorial
May 1, 2015

With probable cause, a key move toward justice in Baltimore

Charges are a positive step in resolution of Freddie Gray case.
Editorial
April 30, 2015

As Baltimore roils, a promise of better days for north Minneapolis

Protests have put a focus on police brutality and economic instability.
Editorial
April 30, 2015
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Stemming the flow of outside money into north Minneapolis drug trade

Widespread enforcement, prevention can help drug-plagued areas.
Editorial
April 29, 2015

Shinzo Abe address highlights U.S.-Japan 'alliance of hope'

Enhanced pacts on defense, and maybe soon trade, highlight Abe's visit.
Editorial
April 29, 2015
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Minnesota House GOP takes a shortsighted shot at the U's budget

Conferees need to catch up with public's priorities for higher education.
Editorial
April 28, 2015
Met Council Chair Adam Duininck

Rethink Southwest light rail, but not the need for more transit options

"All options on the table" should not include the status quo.
Editorial
April 28, 2015

Want to feel happier? Try thanking someone special

A letter of gratitude can do as much for the writer as the recipient.
Editorial
April 27, 2015
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Minnesota needs both tax, transportation bills from Legislature

Divided government in Minnesota demands compromise.
Editorial
April 26, 2015
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This campaign season, can we move beyond ideology?

It would be refreshing to find an agenda that matches nation's problems.
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