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Taking stock of MSP vs. other metro areas
By most measures we're doing well, but we have several weaknesses.
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Hit pause on state's health plan contracts to avoid killing off competition
Minnesota has driven a better bargain, but UCare's fate is perplexing.
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Next AD at the University of Minnesota: Why not a woman?
It will take a new kind of leader to solve lingering gender issues.
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Twin Cities mayors propose similar forward-looking budgets
Hodges, Coleman offer modest enhancements at modest prices.
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Minneapolis is taking welcome steps toward greener downtown streets
City, Park Board launch "Pathways to Places" to enhance streetscapes.
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Trump and Teague episodes show that old-style misogyny lingers
We'd like to believe those dark days are over for women, but they aren't.
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Parents of woman who died while battling anorexia push for legislation
Anna Westin Act deserves support from Minnesota's congressional delegation.
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Now we know why women at work feel the big chill
New research says office buildings set the temps based on men's needs.
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Welcome congressional cohesion on Somalia
The Somalia Caucus, led by Reps. Ellison and Emmer, is a bipartisan model.
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Videos shock, but fail to make case to defund Planned Parenthood
There are societal consequences to targeting Planned Parenthood.
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Norwood Teague's swift and necessary departure
U text-messaging scandal raises questions about how he was hired.
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A revealing first Republican debate
Fox News, and voters, among key winners as tough questions are asked.
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School buyouts are a burden for Minnesota taxpayers
Contract changes could reduce the need for settlements.
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Tired of road construction? It's necessary, but so is steady funding
To put an end to fits-and-starts investment, state needs a higher fuel tax.
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A Canadian campaign worth watching
Canada's overshadowed national election will still matter to America.
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Obama's Clean Power Plan is good for the planet, good for public health
Limiting carbon emissions from power plants will lead to cleaner air.
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Find solutions, not blame, for ailing Lake Mille Lacs
Attacks on DNR chief, Indian tribes, will not rebuild walleye population.
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Numbers tell the story of light-rail's steady growth in Twin Cities
It's also key to consider future needs when judging transit.
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U.S. must lead in the fight to stop human trafficking
Congress should hold the Obama administration accountable on Malaysia.
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U.S. needs to stop ignoring failures in the criminal-justice system
Start with reforms in sentences for nonviolent offenders.
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