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July 28, 2017
Polish President Andrzej Duda makes a statement in Warsaw, Poland, Monday, July 24, 2017. Duda announced that he will veto two contentious bills widel

Pressure Poland to resist repression

Proposals to curb an independent judiciary must be resisted.
Editorial
July 27, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol is largely quiet, Monday June 5, 2017 but major issues are still unresolved between the Republican legislature and DFL Gov

Finally, Minnesota legislators get a raise

Low salaries hurt candidate recruitment and led to early exits from service.
Editorial
July 26, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks during an event about healthcare in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Washington.

Trump's tweet-from-the-hip transgender ban weakens the military

As a candidate, he promised to defend LGBTQ rights.
Editorial
July 26, 2017
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau speaks to the media on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Emergency Operations Training Facility in Minneapolis. S

Don't rush choice for next Minneapolis police chief

The city — and the interim chief — would benefit from a search process.
Editorial
July 25, 2017
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., joined by, from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Majority Whip John Corny

U.S. Senate Republicans breathe life into health reforms that deserved to die

There's no evidence GOP has a plan to improve on Obamacare.
Editorial
July 25, 2017

Metro Transit needs revenue from fare hike

With no increase since 2008, riders are paying a smaller share of costs.
Editorial
July 24, 2017
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Punish Russia and limit Trump's power to ease sanctions

Penalties for Russia, Iran and North Korea need force of congressional action.
Editorial
July 24, 2017

Durenberger rightly sounds the alarm on Senate's health plan

Former Minnesota senator calls legislation a "mysterious hodgepodge."
Editorial
July 21, 2017
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek pointed to the logo that symbolizes the year-long anti-opioid campaign "Noverdose" during the news conference Tues

Ratchet up Minnesota's response to opioid deaths

This state isn't the epidemic's worst spot, but the trends are troubling.
Editorial
July 21, 2017
In this Feb. 16, 2017 photo, Maplewood Police Officer Parker Olding attaches his body camera to the magnetic plate worn inside his uniform in Maplewoo

Turn up the scrutiny of Mpls. police practices in wake of Justine Damond's death

Public confidence is eroding, and leaders are accountable.
Editorial
July 21, 2017
EPA commissioner Scott Pruitt visited Minnesota to discuss water quality and pollution, among other topics Wednesday, July , 19, 2017, at the Star Tri

EPA's Pruitt signals welcome support for Great Lakes restoration project

Trump administration budget would have essentially zeroed out funding.
Editorial
July 20, 2017
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks with the media after a series of listening sessions about campus sexual violence, Thursday, July 13, 2017, in W

Any changes in campus sex assault standards must be fair to accusers and accused

DeVos should ensure that allegations are taken seriously.
Editorial
July 20, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton

Minnesota Supreme Court should review Dayton veto

District judge firmly rejected governor's argument on Legislature.
Editorial
July 20, 2017
Iraqi soldiers attend a celebration for the liberation of Mosul in Mosul, Iraq, July 10, 2017. Haider al-Abadi on Monday formally declared Mosul liber

Even after liberation of Mosul, U.S. must stay involved in Iraq

ISIS is weakened, but ceding influence to Iran would be a mistake.
Editorial
July 18, 2017
President Donald Trump comments on the apparent failure of the Senate to pass health care legislation, during a luncheon with veterans at the White Ho

After GOP failure, the focus should turn to fixing Obamacare

Bipartisan remedies are needed to finally bend health care cost curve.
Editorial
July 17, 2017
Friends and neighbors of Justine Damond held hands as a vigil to remember began Sunday evening. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com At

Questions linger in wake of yet another police-involved shooting

Justine Damond's death puts spotlight on use of body cameras, dashcams.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
In this Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo provided by Mille Lacs Messenger, people on a boat encircle Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, not pictured, on Mille L

Don't jettison science in managing Mille Lacs walleye. Do boost public trust.

Second opinion from the Office of the Legislative Auditor would boost confidence.
Editorial
July 14, 2017

University of Minnesota Libraries win national praise

Time to notice — and fund — an information-age asset.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
Ivanka Trump, left, speaks at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, during the release of the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report

Human trafficking bill adds to worthy efforts

Republicans, Democrats in the U.S. House worked together on a key issue.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
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Even with revisions, Senate health bill still hurts far more than it helps

The bill falls woefully short in helping insurance consumers.
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