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July 14, 2016
Young cannabis plants in the Otsego greenhouses of Minnesota Medical Solutions. ORG XMIT: MIN1606151529150071

Expand the use of medical marijuana

Those who qualify have another alternative to highly addictive opioids.
Editorial
July 13, 2016
Staff clap as new Prime Minister Theresa May walks into 10 Downing Street, London, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. David Cameron stepped down Wednesday afte

Challenges await U.K.'s Theresa May

Obama, successor should fortify the U.S.-U.K. "special relationship."
Editorial
July 12, 2016
Marchers from the Black Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota Governor's Mansion, blocked off the interstate 94 eastbound lane near the Lexington Ave ex

Charging demonstrators sends tough, needed message

Protesters need to understand that violence will bring consequences.
Editorial
July 11, 2016
Sunday midday children's march from Maxfield Elementary to JJ Hill school in St. Paul, which is where Philando Castile worked.

Encouraging efforts for safe schools, nonviolence in Ramsey County

Positive efforts are underway to help reduce violent youth behavior.
Editorial
July 10, 2016
Marchers blocked part of Interstate 94 in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday during a protest sparked by the recent police killings of black men in Minnesot

Disorder, violence won't improve police-community relations. There's a blueprint that might.

It'll take work, but a presidential task force report provides useful guidance.
Editorial
July 8, 2016
A Dallas police officer, who did not want to be identified, takes a moment as she guards an intersection in the early morning after a shooting in down

Rebuilding unity after the tragedy in Dallas

The pace of divisive events is numbing, but we're stronger together.
Editorial
July 7, 2016
Governor Mark Dayton speaks with Diamond Reynolds the girlfriend of Castile, second from left, during a press conference at his residence regarding th

After Philando Castile's death, promises ring hollow

What's needed now is full accountability, from officials to beat cops.
Editorial
July 6, 2016
An Iraqi woman grieves at the scene of a deadly suicide a car bomb at a commercial area in Karada neighborhood, Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, July 3, 2016. D

Terrorism's menace intensifies worldwide

Obama and successor must solidify anti-ISIL coalition, homeland security.
Editorial
July 6, 2016
FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2011, file photo, then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton checks her Blackberry from a desk inside a C-17 military plan

The FBI details amateur hour at Clinton's State Department

She likely won't face charges, but findings do not help her build trust.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)/(AP Photo/Don Ryan) FILE - In this June 14, 2016 file photo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks in Washington. Former P

Dense, arrogant, or both? Bill Clinton's dubious airport adventure in Phoenix

At a minimum, meeting with AG Lynch creates appearance of conflict.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
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The high cost of losing immigrants from U.S. economy

In Minnesota alone, an additional $7 million a year would be collected.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
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The American experiment: One nation and the parliament of man

A world reborn in a country of all races, colors, nationalities and creeds.
Editorial
July 1, 2016

Minnesota focus on sex traffickers yields imprisonments

Increase in prosecutions statewide is a measure of Safe Harbor success.
Editorial
July 1, 2016

Columbia Heights: Striving for a better tomorrow

With few resources, this city is pointing a path others should follow.
Editorial
June 30, 2016
The British nationals flag flies in front of the Big Ben clock tower on June 24, 2016 in London. In a referendum the day before, Britons voted by a na

U.S. should heed hard lessons of 'Brexit'

Rhetoric without policy plans can create political and economic chaos.
Editorial
June 29, 2016
Passengers embrace each other at the entrance to Istanbul's Ataturk airport, early Wednesday, June 29, 2016 following their evacuation after a blast.

Global response is needed after Istanbul airport massacre

Build and strengthen alliances to combat terrorism.
Editorial
June 28, 2016

Minnesota Supreme Court is strengthened by diversity

With new appointment, 'Dayton court' will soon have a female majority.
Editorial
June 28, 2016
A protester reacts as the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest by an armed group.

What we've learned from the Benghazi investigations

For one, diplomatic outposts in high-risk regions need adequate security.
Editorial
June 27, 2016

Supreme Court sends a strong signal on limits of gun rights

Those convicted of reckless domestic violence should not own firearms.
Editorial
June 27, 2016
A new A Line bus on Ford Parkway. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, February 10, 2016 We get a tour of the new Arterial Bus-Rapid Tra

Rapid buses give Twin Cities transit a boost

New A Line represents progress, but system needs more investment.
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