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Short-term health insurance is a high-risk gamble for consumers
Buyer beware: Plans exclude many medical needs.
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Legislature should hold drug industry financially accountable for opioid epidemic
Sen. Julie Rosen's proposed registration-fee system is a good place to start.
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There's a better way to target one-time school aid in Minnesota
But at the same time, districts need to get serious about their spending.
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There's no reason to let a traffic ticket turn into a financial crisis
There should be alternatives to suspending licenses for unpaid fines.
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Feds shouldn't interfere with the Metropolitan Council
Let Minnesotans decide whether and how to elect council members.
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Scrap the White House Correspondents' Dinner, or change the format
The annual event is playing into the hands of those who attack journalists and journalism.
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U.S. incarceration binge needs to end
It's costing too much, and many juvenile offenders deserve a second chance.
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Sounding a warning on air quality backsliding by the EPA
Chief Scott Pruitt is wrong to weaken national fuel emission standards.
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Minnesota House's new sex harassment policy put to a quick test
Results of Rep. Hamilton investigation should be made public.
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Minnesota knows too little about the effectiveness of its early ed programs
Audit finds that complex mix of preschool services needs streamlining.
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A Minnesota House vigil puts focus on gun issue
Two amendments are on tap in the Senate on Thursday.
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Minnesota Legislature gets serious about sexual harassment
#MeToo review leads to proposed new legal standard for misconduct.
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There's reason for cautious optimism on Korean summits
But North Korean regime has track record of dramatic, but empty, pledges.
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Proposed system for ranking Minnesota schools needs work
A less complicated, more effective presentation of data is needed.
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After boy's tragic death from abuse, improve child protection training
Lawmakers shouldn't squander chance to better protect Minnesota kids.
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Taxes and bonding need Minnesota Legislature's prompt attention
With four weeks remaining, foot-dragging should end on two big bills.
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Farm bill should help both the poor and farmers
Low-income Americans need food aid, and agriculture needs support.
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Trump wrong about TPP — again
Multinational trade pacts serve the nation's economic, security interests.
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Walz bill sends message to VA: Get going on medical marijuana research
Veterans deserve the best chronic pain, PTSD treatment options.
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Legislature should value thorough vetting in U regent selection
In case of Darrin Rosha, postelection "screening" cost the school $43,000.
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