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January 21, 2016
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Open more pathways for teacher licensing in Minnesota

State board and education department should start cooperating.
Editorial
January 20, 2016
In this photo taken Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, U.S. Army National Guard 125th Infantry Battalion members from Michigan hand out water at Flint Fire Depart

A sensible presidential veto in the wake of a drinking water disaster

Unfolding mess in Flint, Mich., shows the value of key protections.
Editorial
January 20, 2016

Trump threatens the 'special relationship' between U.S., Great Britain

U.K. debate proves that alienating allies won't "make America great again."
Editorial
January 19, 2016
Wilhelmina Wright, shown as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Wilhelmina Wright makes history on the federal bench

She's the state's first African-American woman to be district court judge.
Editorial
January 19, 2016
Scaffolding around the Capitol dome. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com , Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Crews wasted no time clearing out furniture and a

Broaden the focus on Minnesota's racial disparities

Legislative working group should stay on task through 2016 session.
Editorial
January 18, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, center, speaks at the NBC, YouTube Democratic presidential debate at the Gaillard Center, Sunday,

Sanders promises more than he could deliver — thankfully

If proposals did come to pass, they could bankrupt U.S. economy.
Editorial
January 18, 2016

Diplomacy pays off in dealing with Iran

But there should be no illusion that the theocracy has earned full trust.
Editorial
January 17, 2016
In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows Syrian President Bashar Assad, speaks during an interview with the Spanish news

With Assad in power, Syria will never know peace

Ending the country's vicious civil war requires its architect to depart.
Editorial
January 16, 2016
Governor Mark Dayton unveiled his proposed list of state building and renovation projects backed by bonding dollars during a press conference at the G

Use bonding bill to address Minnesota's growing water needs

Legislature should respond to Dayton's call for water treatment, cleanup.
Editorial
January 15, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump speaks as Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, looks on during the F

The 'angriest voices' are still the loudest in GOP presidential pack

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is right: Both sides have created dysfunction.
Editorial
January 15, 2016

Listen up fans: Sportsmanship really is fundamental

If you're in doubt, check with the first-graders at Northpoint Elementary.
Editorial
January 14, 2016

Lift Cuba embargo while the window remains open

Klobuchar, Emmer are leading bipartisan push with Obama still in office.
Editorial
January 14, 2016
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Welcome relief is on the way for student borrowers in Minnesota

Refinancing program would ease a burden state higher ed cuts helped create.
Editorial
January 13, 2016
Dr. Sergio Paez walked away after the Minneapolis School Board members voted to tenanted contracts talks with him to be the next Minneapolis Public Sc

Minneapolis is learning difficult lessons in school leader fiasco

Minneapolis board must regain control of superintendent hiring process.
Editorial
January 12, 2016
President Barack Obama waves at the conclusion of his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday

State of the Union: Brighter future is in reach — with caveats

Obama's optimistic tone is in stark contrast to politics of Election 2016.
Editorial
January 11, 2016
A man stands guard after members of the "3% of Idaho" group along with several other organizations arrived at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge nea

Find a peaceful end to Bundy standoff in Oregon

Yes, it's illegal, but authorities can wait out Bundy and his group.
Editorial
January 10, 2016
Flavored cigars are for sale at Loon Grocery and Deli in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, June 8, 2015. The Minneapolis City Council began discussing a pro

Flavored-tobacco ban should be widened beyond Minneapolis, St. Paul

Bans on flavored products are steps forward for Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Editorial
January 8, 2016
Scaffolding around the Capitol dome. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com , Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Crews wasted no time clearing out furniture and a

A deal on a special session for Minnesota Legislature is overdue

There's no excuse to delay action on Iron Range unemployment, Real ID.
Editorial
January 8, 2016
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Allow ride-sharing services to operate at MSP

Airport changes should be pro-consumer and pro-competition.
Editorial
January 7, 2016
Sergio Paez spoke to the media and members of the public that showed up to question him in his continuing mission to secure the job of superintendent

Despite unusual visit, Minneapolis needs new option for superintendent

Board should end talks with Paez and consider other candidates.
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