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Trump is the source of capital chaos
This week's news typifies — and amplifies — a flailing U.S. administration.
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Hennepin County court aims to provide restorative justice for low-level offenders
It wants to save money, get lives back on track.
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Reports offer a good start in fixing sex assault investigations in Minnesota
Rape cases are poorly handled by law enforcement across the state.
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Russian attacks on our democracy continue
Washington partisanship, Silicon Valley greed, weaken the U.S.
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After grisly murder, stop delaying passage of Savanna's Act
Indian women need Congress to help in fight to stem the violence they face.
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A historic 'new beginning' for Joan Gabel and the U
A fuss-free presidential selection bodes well for the university's next chapter.
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Minnesota needs to react to newest challenge to the ACA
After Texas ruling, our state has to keep pushing on innovation, funding.
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Finally, a bipartisan deal on farm bill
Trump's signature, expected soon, will provide needed aid for farmers, the poor.
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Wisconsin's school safety program combines hardware and 'heartware'
Minnesota needs to invest more to keep its children secure while they learn.
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Slipping and sliding: Minneapolis wisely gets tougher on walkway snow removal
Property owners are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks. But compliance is spotty.
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$100 million drop in federal aid for reinsurance program merits scrutiny
State's congressional delegation challenges reinsurance aid drop.
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New Mexico report should serve as framework to MinnesotaCare buy-in debate.
Well-researched analysis offers flexible view of how a buy-in could be implemented.
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Minneapolis City Council right to approve a municipal ID program
Access to IDs can also improve public safety.
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European turmoil threatens the U.S., too
May, Macron and Merkel face political pushback just when the West needs them the most.
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A welcome push to more aggressively fight crime on tribal lands
Erica MacDonald follows through on vow to boost prosecutions.
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Taking stock of sole finalist for University of Minnesota's top job
A weeklong job interview is in store for Joan Gabel.
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More details are needed on MinnesotaCare buy-in option
Industry report should not be last word on promising health reform.
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Undermining voters by disrespecting election results
Unhealthy tribalism fuels Republicans in Wisconsin legislative hijinks.
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State budget is in the black, but there are challenges ahead
But Minnesota government isn't flush enough to avert hard choices.
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Decorations debacle erodes trust in city's cops
Mocking the people they are supposed to serve damages Minneapolis.
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