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October 8, 2016
Donald Trump must leave the race
Star Tribune Editorial Board says his abusive views toward women disqualify him.
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October 7, 2016
Don't give up on plans for a Paisley Park museum
Chanhassen officials, Graceland Holdings should keep working on plans.
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October 7, 2016
Nobel Peace Prize should spur Colombians to complete peace process
Honor can add momentum to revise, approve, peace pact.
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October 7, 2016
Fixing Minnesota's health insurance woes requires firm grasp of facts
Voters should demand that legislative candidates provide real solutions.
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October 6, 2016
Thankfully, Mall of America's move captures the spirit of the holiday
Postponing the Black Friday buying bustle for one day is good for us all.
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October 6, 2016
News conference promises alone won't end violence in downtown Minneapolis
Hodges, Harteau must lead a serious effort to address gun play.
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October 5, 2016
Mike Pence looked the part while avoiding the truth
Tim Kaine stumbled in his initial debate, even with facts (mostly) on his side.
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October 4, 2016
Special session needed to provide relief on health insurance hikes
Lawmakers dawdled while other states, such as Alaska, innovated.
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October 4, 2016
Special session needed to provide relief on health insurance hikes
Lawmakers dawdled while other states, such as Alaska, innovated.
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October 3, 2016
Veto override on terrorism bill shows Congress at its worst
Allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia makes U.S. vulnerable.
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October 3, 2016
Losing $916 million is no sign of Trump's 'genius'
Revelation just one more reason he should release his tax returns.
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September 30, 2016
Wells Fargo scandal shows the value of regulation
It should put an end to political talk of weakening Dodd-Frank Act.
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September 30, 2016
Clinton's mental health reforms offer substance in style-heavy campaign
They stand in sharp contrast to the talking points offered up by Trump.
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September 30, 2016
St. Paul should keep taxes in check despite lack of state aid
St. Paul officials should look at ways to reduce spending.
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September 29, 2016
Defending 'basement-dwelling' U.S. fans and winning the Ryder Cup
That's the best way to silence P.J. Willett, short of a loud "Baba Booey."
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September 29, 2016
End labor trafficking and exploitation
The Advocates for Human Rights report highlights human rights issue.
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September 28, 2016
Don't let Minnesota lawmakers politicize road projects
The earmarking attempt by the 2016 Legislature should be dropped in 2017.
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September 27, 2016
First debate: Steady Clinton put unprepared Trump on the defensive
The GOP nominee wasn't up to the task in first presidential debate.
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September 26, 2016
Why are many Minnesota kids still at risk of HPV?
Parents, providers are missing a key chance to prevent cancer.
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September 26, 2016
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