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August 2, 2017
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Reinsurance appears to work, but would a MinnesotaCare buy-in be more affordable?

A larger reimbursement commitment would likely cut state's costs.
Editorial
August 2, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions addresses the summer meeting of the nation's district attorneys from around the country at the Hilton in Minneapolis, M

Oppose wider use of asset forfeiture

Law enforcement seizure of assets should be done under strict standards.
Editorial
July 31, 2017
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Mayor Chris Coleman offers a reasonable plan to fill St. Paul budget hole

He has best option to support street maintenance in the Capitol City.
Editorial
July 28, 2017
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Minnesota housing needs high-level attention

A shortage of low- and middle-income homes is a drag on prosperity.
Editorial
July 28, 2017
Sen. John McCain, R-Az., is pursued by reporters after casting a 'no' vote on a a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama's health ca

A welcome blow to GOP's unworthy health plan. Now, time for a reality-based reset.

Republican plan would have exacerbated health care woes. Needed now are pragmatic solutions.
Editorial
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.
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