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Editorial
July 13, 2015

How about those surprising Twins?

Here's a not-too-giddy cheer for a season well begun.
Editorial
July 12, 2015
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Sex at the U: From 'no means no' to 'yes, and only yes, means yes'

Credit administration for taking a proactive approach on sexual assault.
Editorial
July 10, 2015
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'Death panel' lie finally may be put to rest with Medicare change

Decision to pay medical providers for end-of-life planning is overdue.
Editorial
July 10, 2015

Keep Greece part of the eurozone

Despite debt crisis, the West and world benefit from avoiding a "Grexit."
Editorial
July 10, 2015
JERRY HOLT •jgholt@startribune.com 12/4/2006--------Students walked pass Northrop Auditorium Monday on the University of Minnesota campus. ORG

Undergrad strategies are producing results for the U of M

By several measures, there have been significant gains at state's flagship.
Editorial
July 10, 2015

SCOTUS ruling is a boost for fair housing in face of discrimination

And a timely one, too, for the Twin Cities area.
Editorial
July 9, 2015
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Minnesota's July 4th boating bacchanalia — and death — should sober state

Have fun but don't leave sense of responsibility back on shore.
Editorial
July 9, 2015

Minnesota Legislature's testing cuts came after too little discussion

State lawmakers need to take another look at ACT, other tests.
Editorial
July 7, 2015
A light-rail train in the Twin Cities.

Sacrifice keeps Southwest light rail project on track

Cuts, contributions should lead to Met Council and state support.
Editorial
July 6, 2015
President Barak Obama spoke to the new class of Minnesota AmeriCorps members in live stream after they pledged to “get things done for America&

AmeriCorps deserves the nation's full support

It's time to expand valuable national service organization, not shrink it.
Editorial
July 6, 2015
Caption: This fire truck displayed the Confederate flag at a July 4th parade on Friday (cq) in Albert Lea. Credit: Photo by Lance Frank ORG XMIT: MIN1

Holiday parade wasn't time or place to display Confederate flag on city truck

Firefighter crossed line when he flew banner on Fourth of July.
Editorial
July 5, 2015
694 west bound was backed up at a near standstill during rush hour ] Richard.Sennott@startribune.com Richard Sennott/Star Tribune. ,Fridley, Minnesota

Minnesota sputters in race to keep up with road and transit needs

The 2015 Legislature made little progress meeting state's growing needs.
Editorial
July 4, 2015

Heed Mondale's wisdom on the toll of gun violence

A lifelong leader urges political leaders to makes gun control a priority.
Editorial
July 4, 2015
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Minnesota ACA reform saved $61.5 million, can guide innovation

State's 'shared savings' program rewarded providers that cut costs.
Editorial
July 4, 2015
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Balancing integration and achievement goals in Minnesota schools

New rules give state, districts a chance to focus on effective strategies.
Editorial
July 3, 2015
The intersection of Lincoln and Snelling Ave. has proved to be a trouble spot for pedestrians to cross the four lanes of traffic. Walk signs and signa

In St. Paul, a collaborative effort to keep pedestrians safer

After three years and numerous accidents, intersection gets a fix.
Editorial
July 2, 2015

Getting sugar-heavy drinks out of hospitals and clinics sets an example

HealthPartners lends momentum to efforts launched by other providers.
Editorial
July 2, 2015
A Greek and a European Union flag billow in the wind as the ruins of the fifth century BC Parthenon temple are seen in the background on the Acropolis

Restore rationality to Greece and Europe

Latest instability calls for a permanent fix to the perpetual problem.
Editorial
July 1, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry, third left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, second right, during a meeting in Vienna, July 1, 2015.

Keep pushing for the best possible nuclear deal with Iran

A necessary negotiation extension should be used to press for an accord.
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