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June 6, 2017
Don't undermine Minnesota Legislature's education reforms
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June 5, 2017
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Government subsidies for Gulf air carriers create an unfair advantage.
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June 2, 2017
Stay the course on fight to curb sex trade in Minnesota, nation
A new Minnesota U.S. attorney should be committed to continuing important work on sex trafficking and countering terrorism.
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June 2, 2017
'America First'? Not by alienating allies
Trump's moves on climate, defense and trade are counterproductive.
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June 2, 2017
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June 1, 2017
Paris accord retreat is 'bad for business'
Trump recklessly disregarded business leaders on climate change.
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June 1, 2017
A Minnesota high school golfer wins our admiration
Kaylee Gossen of Marshall was disqualified, but her integrity is intact.
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May 31, 2017
Minnesota's legislative circus continues at the State Capitol
Dayton, GOP are both at fault for not finding common ground.
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May 31, 2017
We all needed that shot of 'covfefe'
Trump's typo provides a respite from debate on more serious issues.
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May 30, 2017
Blue Cross rate hike in N.C. is a warning on gutting Obamacare
Not funding a key program could also hurt MinnesotaCare and create a state budget headache.
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May 26, 2017
Trump's missed opportunity at the NATO summit
President must realize that diplomacy is essential to the military alliance.
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May 26, 2017
A workable Minnesota budget, but a flawed process
Hasty process leaves Minnesotans wondering, what happened?
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May 26, 2017
There is no wishing away Trump's Russia mess
Both his supporters and critics should want to learn the truth.
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May 26, 2017
On Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice of American heroes
Today, as in 1940, we must remember that the ideals they fought for are alive.
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May 26, 2017
A welcome push from Minneapolis Fed to address economic disparities
Bank's research can help answer perplexing questions, boost the economy.
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May 25, 2017
CBO gives a brutal diagnosis of GOP's health plan
There's no honor in keeping a promise to repeal Obamacare if replacement is a giant step backward.
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May 25, 2017
State budget deal, though flawed, reflects Minnesota compromise
It's worth a special session to bring gridlock to an end.
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May 23, 2017
After Manchester, renew worldwide focus on counterterrorism
Although many questions remain, bombing was the evil act of a coward.
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May 22, 2017
How NAFTA can be improved for the digital economy to help U.S.
It's possible for Trump administration to modernize the agreement.
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May 21, 2017
Minnesota doesn't need to loosen "Stand Your Ground" law
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