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October 8, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump paused during a meeting with members of the National Border Patrol Council at Trump Tower, Friday, Oct.

Donald Trump must leave the race

Star Tribune Editorial Board says his abusive views toward women disqualify him.
Editorial
October 7, 2016
This undated photo provided by Paisley Park/NPG Records shows the atrium of Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minn. Prince's handwritten notes are

Don't give up on plans for a Paisley Park museum

Chanhassen officials, Graceland Holdings should keep working on plans.
Editorial
October 7, 2016
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos speaks to supporters of the peace deal he signed with rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FA

Nobel Peace Prize should spur Colombians to complete peace process

Honor can add momentum to revise, approve, peace pact.
Editorial
October 7, 2016
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Fixing Minnesota's health insurance woes requires firm grasp of facts

Voters should demand that legislative candidates provide real solutions.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
October 6, 2016
In this photo provided by KARE, a person is brought into an emergency vehicle after a shooting early Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Minneapolis. Minneapolis

News conference promises alone won't end violence in downtown Minneapolis

Hodges, Harteau must lead a serious effort to address gun play.
Editorial
October 5, 2016
Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine discuss a question during the vice-presi

Mike Pence looked the part while avoiding the truth

Tim Kaine stumbled in his initial debate, even with facts (mostly) on his side.
Editorial
October 4, 2016
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Special session needed to provide relief on health insurance hikes

Lawmakers dawdled while other states, such as Alaska, innovated.
Editorial
October 4, 2016
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Special session needed to provide relief on health insurance hikes

Lawmakers dawdled while other states, such as Alaska, innovated.
Editorial
October 3, 2016
FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2016 file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., second from left, standing with, from left, Sen. Roger Wicker

Veto override on terrorism bill shows Congress at its worst

Allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia makes U.S. vulnerable.
Editorial
October 3, 2016

Losing $916 million is no sign of Trump's 'genius'

Revelation just one more reason he should release his tax returns.
Editorial
September 30, 2016
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, before the House Financial Services Committee investiga

Wells Fargo scandal shows the value of regulation

It should put an end to political talk of weakening Dodd-Frank Act.
Editorial
September 30, 2016
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Clinton's mental health reforms offer substance in style-heavy campaign

They stand in sharp contrast to the talking points offered up by Trump.
Editorial
September 30, 2016
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St. Paul should keep taxes in check despite lack of state aid

St. Paul officials should look at ways to reduce spending.
Editorial
September 29, 2016
Fans watch from a grandstand above the driving range during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Hazeltine N

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."
Editorial
September 29, 2016
This April 25, 2016 photo shows two foreign fishermen, who had worked aboard an American vessel and are being granted U.S. visas as a victims of human

End labor trafficking and exploitation

The Advocates for Human Rights report highlights human rights issue.
Editorial
September 28, 2016
Traffic slowly navigated through a construction zone on Highway 96 East at the I-35E Thursday evening. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@

Don't let Minnesota lawmakers politicize road projects

The earmarking attempt by the 2016 Legislature should be dropped in 2017.
Editorial
September 27, 2016
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listens to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the presidential debate at Hofstra Univ

First debate: Steady Clinton put unprepared Trump on the defensive

The GOP nominee wasn't up to the task in first presidential debate.
Editorial
September 26, 2016
FILE - A child health nurse holds up a vial and box for the HPV vaccine, brand name Gardasil, at a clinic in Kinston, N.C. on Monday March 5, 2012. Ab

Why are many Minnesota kids still at risk of HPV?

Parents, providers are missing a key chance to prevent cancer.
Editorial
September 26, 2016
FILE--This 2004 file photo shows former Masters champion Arnold Palmer as he sits on clubhouse railing at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, G

Arnie's Army was big in Minnesota

Palmer's passing comes as golf could use a revival.
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