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After stunning Comey firing, Russia probe is at risk
Now more than ever, an independent investigation is necessary.
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Minnesota Legislature shouldn't shortchange the U
State's leading research university sets the table for future prosperity.
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Want a more participatory democracy? Move U.S. elections to weekends
Tuesday voting is an anachronistic holdover that serves as an obstacle.
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Trump smartly signals openness to federal gas tax hike
He should work with Republicans and Democrats on a sensible increase.
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Public subsidies program helps keep Minnesota elections clean
End them, and special-interest influence will grow at the Legislature.
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Needed in Minnesota: More rural-urban unity
Listening sessions found that rural residents think a lot like urban peers.
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This is no time for Minnesota to cut funding for public health
Lawmakers should reconsider health department bill, grants to fight measles outbreak.
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Maintain economy-boosting air service in rural communities
Congress should support full funding for Essential Air Service program.
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U.S. House health care bill is a big step backward for those with preexisting conditions
Paulsen, Emmer and Lewis voted in favor of deeply flawed bill.
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Proposed transit bill would hurt all of Minnesota
The economic viability of the state depends on metro area's health.
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St. Olaf students rally in the face of campus racism
In response, college president signed off on several of their demands.
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Trump administration continues to threaten a free press
Newest attacks by the president, Preibus erode U.S. moral authority.
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Tensions between Hodges and Harteau damage confidence in Minneapolis leadership
Communication breakdown reflects poorly on the mayor and police chief.
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Minneapolis school board flunks Governance 101
Board members irresponsibly reversed staffing decisions.
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Minnesota legislators, it's time to make a deal with Dayton
With three weeks to go, lawmakers need to move past their wish lists.
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Trump's tax plan needs major overhaul
The need for reform is real, but this plan of "principles" is fairy dust.
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Seeking peace in Minnesota's war over early education
A legislative compromise should involve both money and policy.
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Trump's management by crisis creates needless instability
Switch from top-down mode is hard, but he must make transition.
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Medical providers need to take leadership role in U.S. health reform debate
They need to be loud and strong on plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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Macron gives France a sensible alternative
Le Pen threatens a unified Europe while offering extremist approach.
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