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Editorial
May 10, 2016

Transfers are more common among college students, and schools must adapt

More than elsewhere, Minnesota undergrads are switching schools.
Editorial
May 5, 2016
In a Friday, March 6, 2015 photo, a body cam with flexible mounting options for multiple officers at one scene is shown by a Grand Rapids police offic

Minnesota Senate's police body-cam bill hinders public access

Lawmakers need to strike a better balance between privacy, transparency.
Editorial
May 3, 2016
Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr storm parliament in Baghdad's Green Zone, Saturday, April 30, 2016. Dozens of protesters climbed over the

Don't let Iraq turmoil slow down fight against ISIL

Political schisms threaten needed unity to retake Mosul.
Editorial
May 2, 2016

For Minnesotans, plenty to cheer for in Olympic women's basketball

Minnesota Lynx players make up one-third of team headed to Brazil.
Editorial
April 29, 2016
In this April 28, 2011 photo, an Afghan National Army pickup truck passes parked U.S. armored military vehicles, as smoke rises from a fire in a trash

Clear the air for vets on threat posed by Iraq, Afghanistan burn pits

Klobuchar legislation would create center to study smoke hazards.
Editorial
April 29, 2016
A tour boat on Lake Michigan near downtown Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 2015. A plan to pump water from nearby Lake Michigan to fix a growing contaminati

Great Lakes Compact must be protected, with no exceptions

Dayton can help protect the lakes by exercising his veto power.
Editorial
April 28, 2016

'American Roulette': The role of gun laws in domestic violence

Background checks would not save all victims, but they're needed.
Editorial
April 28, 2016

Legislature should embrace push for more orderly lawmaking

Deadline for spending, tax bills would make process more transparent.
Editorial
April 27, 2016
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MnSCU hops on the rebranding bandwagon

By whatever brand, 31 institutions should start functioning as a system.
Editorial
April 26, 2016

Credit Target for embracing inclusion with transgender policy

Boycott is doomed to fail, because it's on the wrong side of human rights.
Editorial
April 26, 2016
U.S President Barack Obama speaks at the Hannover Messe, the world's largest industrial technology trade fair, in Hannover, northern Germany, Monday A

Allies need to offer more to anti-ISIL fight

Incremental increase in U.S. troops should spur stronger regional effort.
Editorial
April 25, 2016

Fools and fast cars are a dangerous mix

Men who hit speeds of 110 mph on I-394 endangered innocent motorists.
Editorial
April 23, 2016
Without a net: Ahmed Ismail's West Bank Athletic Club could benefit if additional state money for community development is approved.

Countering extremism in Minnesota: A beautiful goal, barely begun

Local initiatives can be lauded, but funding is inadequate to support Somali community.
Editorial
April 22, 2016
Riders take the light-rail during morning rush hour.

Met Council reform could be a transportation deal maker for Legislature

A Citizens League task force offers sensible suggestions on changes.
Editorial
April 22, 2016

Felon voting bans have a racist past

Minnesota should be a leader in restoring the right to cast a ballot.
Editorial
April 21, 2016
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Constructive competition needed as parties vet presidential candidates

It's too soon for opponents of the presidential front-runners to step aside.
Editorial
April 21, 2016

Mourning Prince, a brilliant Minnesota original

Creative and quirky native son leaves a musical legacy that will endure.
Editorial
April 20, 2016
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman delivers his State of the City address at the Penumbra Theatre. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.co

State of the City: Having more citizens share in St. Paul's progress is key

A more diverse workforce would better reflect growing population.
Editorial
April 19, 2016
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Keep government out of bathrooms

Minnesota bill to restrict use based on biological gender is a solution in search of a problem.
Editorial
April 18, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has the floor on the first day of the 2016 legislative session. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune

Don't stifle Cook County debate over copper mining

The county's residents have stake in both mining and wilderness.
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