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Editorial
June 6, 2017
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Don't undermine Minnesota Legislature's education reforms

Smart moves on seniority, licensing give school leaders more flexibility.
Editorial
June 5, 2017
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U.S. should enforce Open Skies agreements

Government subsidies for Gulf air carriers create an unfair advantage.
Editorial
June 2, 2017
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speaks to reporters about a deal that has been reached to resolve a dispute over a sex trafficking bill, at the U.S. Capi

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.
Editorial
June 2, 2017
President Trump was flanked by German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the G7 meeting in Taormina, Italy, on May 26. The strains in the U.S.-German rel

'America First'? Not by alienating allies

Trump's moves on climate, defense and trade are counterproductive.
Editorial
June 2, 2017
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Act to prevent next measles outbreak

Lawmakers must tighten loopholes allowing broad exemptions for school vaccine requirements.
Editorial
June 1, 2017
President Donald Trump spoke about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden in Washington on Thursday.

Paris accord retreat is 'bad for business'

Trump recklessly disregarded business leaders on climate change.
Editorial
June 1, 2017

A Minnesota high school golfer wins our admiration

Kaylee Gossen of Marshall was disqualified, but her integrity is intact.
Editorial
May 31, 2017
The sun rises behind the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers continued their work inside on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota

Minnesota's legislative circus continues at the State Capitol

Dayton, GOP are both at fault for not finding common ground.
Editorial
May 31, 2017
This screen grab shows a tweet from President Donald Trump which has social media trying to find a meaning in the mysterious term ìcovfefe.î

We all needed that shot of 'covfefe'

Trump's typo provides a respite from debate on more serious issues.
Editorial
May 30, 2017
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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.
Editorial
May 26, 2017

Trump's missed opportunity at the NATO summit

President must realize that diplomacy is essential to the military alliance.
Editorial
May 26, 2017
The sun rises behind the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers continued their work inside on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota

A workable Minnesota budget, but a flawed process

Hasty process leaves Minnesotans wondering, what happened?
Editorial
May 26, 2017
John Brennan, the former director of the CIA, while testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, May 23, 2017. B

There is no wishing away Trump's Russia mess

Both his supporters and critics should want to learn the truth.
Editorial
May 26, 2017
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On Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice of American heroes

Today, as in 1940, we must remember that the ideals they fought for are alive.
Editorial
May 26, 2017
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A welcome push from Minneapolis Fed to address economic disparities

Bank's research can help answer perplexing questions, boost the economy.
Editorial
May 25, 2017
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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.
Editorial
May 25, 2017
The sun rises behind the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers continued their work inside on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota

State budget deal, though flawed, reflects Minnesota compromise

It's worth a special session to bring gridlock to an end.
Editorial
May 23, 2017
People gather ahead of a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017, after a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with Mo

After Manchester, renew worldwide focus on counterterrorism

Although many questions remain, bombing was the evil act of a coward.
Editorial
May 22, 2017
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How NAFTA can be improved for the digital economy to help U.S.

It's possible for Trump administration to modernize the agreement.
Editorial
May 21, 2017

Minnesota doesn't need to loosen "Stand Your Ground" law

Opponents of legislation rightly labeled bill as "shoot first" provision.
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