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February 5, 2018
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Keep negotiating to avoid a teachers strike in St. Paul

District already faces budget deficit, declining enrollment.
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February 5, 2018

MN Legislature should pass emergency aid plan for community health centers

State needs a backup plan if Congress fails to provide funding.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
In this Dec. 22, 2017 photo, six year old Melanie Oliveras Gonz·lez stand on the porch of her house, in front of a handful of electric cables kno

Don't play games with aid to Puerto Rico

Four-plus months after Hurricane Maria, the island remains a shadow of itself.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
A skywalker walker couldn't resist touching the Superbowl football banner over Nicollet Mall. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wedne

What's next after Super Bowl LII? Maintaining Minnesota's 'big mo'

Editorial: As the Twin Cities gain host-city momentum, focus shifts toward making the region a regular site for America's biggest events.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
Measles cases would triple if there were a 5 percent decline in measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage in the U.S. for children ages 2 to 1

Fringe anti-vaccine groups peddle misinformation to Minnesota legislators

State should reject falsehoods and tighten vaccine exemption laws.
Editorial
February 2, 2018

Dayton makes a smart hire to lead Minnesota Department of Health

Jan Malcolm is a respected executive who can help restore public trust.
Editorial
February 1, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol in the evening sun. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thursday, September 28, 2017 EDS, AVAILABLE FOR ANY A

Addressing the #MeToo problem in Minnesota government

New report should lead to policy changes to prevent sexual misconduct.
Editorial
January 31, 2018
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, centre, is detained by police officers in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Opposition politician Alexe

Putin attacks democracy at home and abroad

President Trump won't hold him accountable, so Congress should.
Editorial
January 30, 2018
President Donald Trump gestures during his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tu

State of the Union: It's up to Trump to deliver on unity

His ability to govern, not Tuesday's speech, will define his presidency.
Editorial
January 30, 2018

A worthy fundraiser adds purpose to the NFL's party

Interfaith fundraiser for rent assistance illustrates Minnesota's big-event style.
Editorial
January 29, 2018
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., right, speaks to the media on Day Three of the government shutdown, after attending a meeting with a bipartisan group of

Klobuchar tries to bring common sense to U.S. Senate

Much is riding on the admirable work of bipartisan group.
Editorial
January 26, 2018
A variety of prescription pills lie in front of their respective bottles.

Competency concerns cast doubt on key officials in fight to control opioid abuse

Trump needs the best people to combat painkiller addiction.
Editorial
January 26, 2018

Meet America's DACA Dreamers

They're mostly striving, model immigrants who deserve protection.
Editorial
January 26, 2018
Minnesota State Capitol. ] (SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE/BRE McGEE) **Minnesota State Capitol, Super Bowl Special

Emergency aid is needed for rural, urban community health centers

Federal funding is drying up due to ineptitude. State should step in.
Editorial
January 25, 2018
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, arrives at the Annual Meeting 2018 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Ja

Trump needs to set the right tone at Davos

Address to World Economic Forum is an opportunity to mend frayed ties.
Editorial
January 24, 2018
JIM GEHRZ ï james.gehrz@startribune.com St. Paul/February 26, 2009/4:00PM Andrew Miller, 23, stopped to help dig a school bus out of the snow Thu

As the snow fell, St. Paul schools failed the test

Apologetic district leaders need to improve communication system.
Editorial
January 23, 2018
Shallow depth of field image taken of yellow law enforcement line with police car and lights in the background.

St. Paul takes an important step toward improving policing

Citizens should make their voices heard on revised use-of-force policy.
Editorial
January 23, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks back to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Senate leaders have reac

Congress opts for another Band-Aid

The real test of compromise vs. gamesmanship is yet to come.
Editorial
January 22, 2018
University of Minnesota-Mankato students from left, Cassie Evans, Kelsey Little, and Amanda Haupert, tried on the gear that they received and will be

Try to smile: We're still hosting a Super Bowl

Even without the Vikings, Minnesota will be in the spotlight.
Editorial
January 19, 2018

Minnesota Poll reveals a wide sexual harassment gap

Nearly two-thirds of women said 'me too,' vs. just 11 percent of men.
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