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Editorial
November 6, 2015
Pexton Hall is a heavily secured building at the treatment facility in St. Peter where some of those who have been civilly committed to the Minnesota

State should cooperate, not obstruct judge in MSOP reforms.

A strategy of obstruction, attacking judge's integrity is a losing battle
Editorial
November 6, 2015
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Student debt woes are pushing more retirees, disabled into poverty

Feds gain little by taking 15 percent of Social Security benefits.
Editorial
November 5, 2015

Palin's in the past as Medicare moves beyond 'death panels'

Compassionate Medicare policy will ensure respect for patients' end-of-life preferences.
Editorial
November 5, 2015
A poll worker offered an I Voted sticker to a voter.

Even after setback, Minnesotans should keep pressing for ranked-choice voting

Duluth voters weren't sold, but the case is still strong in Minnesota.
Editorial
November 4, 2015

Here's a smarter plan to address black unemployment in north Minneapolis

Program aims to close unemployment gap with better training, retention.
Editorial
November 4, 2015
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A cautionary note for St. Paul school board newcomers

The teachers union isn't the only important voice for school reform.
Editorial
November 3, 2015
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Keystone XL delay is a setback for public safety in Minnesota

Latest snag for pipeline should inspire alarm, not political victory dance.
Editorial
November 2, 2015

Welcome, We Day, and thanks to Minnesota students

Community-service results are impressive in third year of program.
Editorial
November 2, 2015
Newly-elected House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., is escorted to the House chamber following the resignation of John Boehner, at the Capitol in Washingt

Speaker Ryan plays politics with immigration reform

Trust can be twisted when viewed through a partisan lens.
Editorial
October 30, 2015

More help on the way for struggling Twin Cities kids

Generation Next receives more funding for critical preschool screening.
Editorial
October 30, 2015
A train made its way along the tracks near downtown Minneapolis, MN, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. growing number of trains that each carry at least 1 millio

Dayton's angry letter highlights missed opportunity to improve oil-train safety

The governor points out new public-safety risks and the need for crossing improvements.
Editorial
October 30, 2015
The Hiawatha Light Rail Line is being rebranded as the METRO Blue Line. The Blue Line is the first of the Twin Cities METRO system of rapid transit li

Doing nothing is the costliest transit plan for Twin Cities

Revised price for Bottineau light-rail line should be kept in perspective.
Editorial
October 30, 2015
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Feds making sensible moves to reduce federal prison populations

Release minor drug offenders and focus on more serious, violent criminals.
Editorial
October 30, 2015

Trade deals can provide a boost for U.S., E.U. at a critical time

Belgium's ambassador to the U.S. touts trade's diplomatic dividends.
Editorial
October 29, 2015

A step closer to answers in the heartbreaking Jacob Wetterling abduction

Small details from public could lead to breakthrough in the case.
Editorial
October 29, 2015
Republican presidential candidates, from left, John Kasich, Mike Huckabee, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, C

Disappointing economy debate again leaves voters needing to dig deeper

Amid the sound and fury, listen for voices of substance.
Editorial
October 28, 2015
Griffin, 7, of Jordan, MN, was a special guest as the TCF Bank Kickoff Kid, was able to get on the field and meet with players and coaches including J

Kill's humanity and courage can continue to inspire

His retirement from coaching opens another field for life-changing service.
Editorial
October 27, 2015
Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., right, talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in W

Raise the debt ceiling, then fix the process

Once again, Congress slams together an imperfect deal to avoid a crisis.
Editorial
October 26, 2015
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Both parties are guilty of playing politics with Medicare premium hikes

However, proposed increase does need a quick congressional fix.
Editorial
October 26, 2015

Flip Saunders lived life the Minnesota way

Timberwolves executive stayed true to his values on and off the court.
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