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Editorial
October 5, 2017
In this Oct. 4, 2017, photo, a device called a "bump stock" is attached to a semi-automatic rifle at the Gun Vault store and shooting range in South J

Congress: Get to work and ban bump stocks

Designed to mimic machine guns, devices should be regulated.
Editorial
October 5, 2017
The Lynx pose with the trophy for pictures as they celebrated their WNBA finals win against the L.A. Sparks at Williams Arena on Wednesday, October 4,

The Minnesota Lynx are No. 1 — again

With fourth title, WNBA team deserves recognition as a true dynasty.
Editorial
October 5, 2017
It's your turn to choose an editorial topic

It's your turn to choose an editorial topic

We received more than 30 responses when we asked readers to submit questions about public safety in downtown Minneapolis following a special report by the Editorial Board (http://strib.mn/2yvs0RA) Vote on your favorite of these four, and the board will address the top choice in an upcoming editorial.
Editorial
October 4, 2017
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Increased competition can lead to improved traditional public schools in Minnesota

Declining enrollment presents challenges — and opportunities.
Editorial
October 3, 2017
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Follow Minnesota's lead with reinsurance to stabilize health care premiums

A program championed by GOP legislators is keeping prices down.
Editorial
October 3, 2017
A woman cries while hiding inside the Sands Corporation plane hangar after a mass shooting in which dozens were killed at the Route 91 Harvest Festiva

The time for action to address gun violence is now — right now

Weaker gun laws have made this nation no safer. Time for a new direction.
Editorial
September 29, 2017
FILE-- President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he arrives in Ft. Myers, Fla., Sept. 14, 2017. Trump on Friday used an unfolding terrorist attack

Trump's damaging new caps on immigrants, refugees

Minnesota is among the states that will be hit the hardest.
Editorial
September 29, 2017
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Bolster Minnesota's defenses against election hackers

Hostile nations' threat should make cybersecurity a priority.
Editorial
September 29, 2017
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Minnesota should innovate its way around lousy health care deal from feds

Dayton, Republicans should explore all options to help state consumers.
Editorial
September 29, 2017
Norma Rios stands in front of her destroyed house in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, in Catano, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Many are wai

Puerto Rico needs help now and in the future

The island is part of this country. It needs federal support after Hurricane Maria.
Editorial
September 28, 2017
Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Tom Roy told a panel of legislators Thursday morning that parole hearings for murderers are the "dark, dark days in

Norway House honors a worthy elder statesman

Albert H. Quie Center will be dedicated Friday in Minneapolis.
Editorial
September 27, 2017
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How Congress can move forward after Graham-Cassidy

The obsession with ending Obamacare threatens vital health programs.
Editorial
September 26, 2017
The German Chancellor and Chairwomen of the German Christian Democratic Party (CDU), Angela Merkel, right, and the chairman of the German Christian So

The strong voice of Angela Merkel is needed on the world stage

German chancellor shouldn't normalize extremist AfD party.
Editorial
September 25, 2017
Linda Breitag left, and Ray Makeever held a sign up criticizing President Donald Trump's suggestion that they fire players who kneel for the national

Yet again, Trump chooses divisiveness

Picking a fight over free speech rights of black athletes and their teams.
Editorial
September 25, 2017
The busy post-closing time scene along Hennepin Avenue early Sunday morning.

Zone of concern: Ways to make downtown Minneapolis safer

The Warehouse District is a center of public-safety considerations. How to respond is an election-year issue.
Editorial
September 22, 2017
This Saturday, July 21, 2012, photo shows signage at the corporate headquarters of Equifax Inc. in Atlanta. Equifax said Thursday that problems with a

After Equifax breach, Americans should demand more security

Americans should have more control over personal information.
Editorial
September 22, 2017
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Feds need to clarify whether they're offering Minnesota a devil's bargain

Funding for medical assistance under MinnesotaCare is in jeopardy.
Editorial
September 21, 2017
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Street funding woes in Minnesota cities need a state response

A court decision this week could add to strain on municipal street budgets.
Editorial
September 20, 2017
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Why so little progress on use of body cameras in Minneapolis?

Audit shows improvement since July, but police are still coming up short.
Editorial
September 19, 2017
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., joined by, from left, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Bill Ca

Don't risk Graham-Cassidy vote without Congressional Budget Office score

Senate lacks the answers it needs to analyze last-ditch health reform bill.
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