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August 20, 2018
Rep. Keith Ellison pauses during his press conference to think about his response to a question. He spoke to the press regarding the domestic abuse al

Still seeking the truth about allegations against Ellison

It's not unreasonable to ask his accuser to release video she says exists.
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August 19, 2018
FILE -- Former CIA Director John Brennan testifies at a House Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington on May 23, 2017. President Donald Trump on

Brennan decision reveals Trump at his worst

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August 17, 2018
Lindsay Whalen enjoyed a lighter moment as the Lynx point guard announced her WNBA retirement during a news conference at Mayo Square on Monday.

Lindsay Whalen: A homegrown basketball star who made Minnesota proud

Her retirement marks the end of an exemplary playing career.
Editorial
August 17, 2018

Minnesota's top police regulator is getting serious about rape cases

POST board will produce new investigative policies and a training model.
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August 17, 2018

Twin Cities area needs new strategy on affordable housing

Region ranked second only to Pittsburgh in key housing-cost measure.
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August 16, 2018
Victims of clergy sexual abuse, or their family members react as Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the Pen

Pennsylvania clergy abuse report should spur wider investigation

A national probe could be modeled after a similar effort in Australia.
Editorial
August 15, 2018
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called on a member of the media during the daily press briefing at the White House on Wednesday.

A unified word against attacks on the press

Journalists' efforts are vital to democracy.
Editorial
August 15, 2018
Tim Walz, left, Jeff Johnson, right. ] Walz photo Anthony Souffle. Johnson photo Alex Kormann. 8/1/4/2018 primary election night ORG XMIT: MIN18081420

'One Minnesota' won in primary election

Voters chose candidates who offered whole-state appeal.
Editorial
August 14, 2018
Minnesota attorney general candidate Keith Ellison greeted supporters as he stopped by DFL candidate for governor Tim Walz's primary night party at th

A dramatic finish to a turbulent campaign

Interest in better ways to choose candidates may increase.
Editorial
August 14, 2018

Critical, close-to-home challenge for new Mayo CEO: Rebuilding trust among those served by regional network

Mayo has chosen a new CEO. Patient satisfaction locally must be priority.
Editorial
August 13, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his first State of the City address followed by breakout sessions with community members at Johnson High School. ] S

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's budget plan priorities are right, price a bit high

New St. Paul mayor reflects "city for all of us" campaign in first budget plan.
Editorial
August 10, 2018
In this July 18, 2018 photo, soybean farmer Michael Petefish holds soybeans from last season's crop at his farm near Claremont in southern Minnesota.

Congress can't continue to sit out Trump's trade war

China must be held to account, but through more rational methods.
Editorial
August 10, 2018
President Donald Trump campaigns with Troy Balderson, a Republican state senator running in a special election for a U.S. House seat, outside Columbus

Yet another attack on nation's immigrants

Trump rule would more strictly target use of public benefits.
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August 10, 2018
President Donald Trump watches as Vice President Mike Pence swears in Robert Wilkie as the new secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the

Report about VA's shadow rulers 'should shock all Americans'

ProPublica finds that Mar-a-Lago members have unprecedented influence.
Editorial
August 9, 2018
Absentee ballot board members sort and count absentee ballots at the Ramsey County Elections office. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startr

Early voting in primary is a positive sign for Minnesota

Primary turnout has been embarrassingly low in recent years.
Editorial
August 9, 2018

Minneapolis police oversight bid will get the attention it deserves

Charter Commission demands more analysis and public input.
Editorial
August 8, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith took the stage to accept the party's endorsement during the DFL State Convention Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle

Editorial Board endorsement: DFL's Sen. Tina Smith stands out — quietly

She takes a thoughtful approach to working across the aisle.
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August 8, 2018
Anderson-Kelliher spoke at the debate. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thursday, August 2, 2018 The Fifth Congressional District cand

Editorial Board endorsement: DFL's Kelliher in Fifth Congressional District

Depth of experience, accomplishments sets her apart from rest of the field.
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August 7, 2018
Former Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman filed to run for attorney general.] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Candidates rushed

Editorial Board endorsement: DFL's Rothman for attorney general

State agency executive experience and passion for consumer protection gives him edge.
Editorial
August 6, 2018

Editorial Board endorsement: Nelson for St. Paul's Fourth Ward

Shirley Erstad is also a strong candidate in special election race.
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