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February 1, 2019
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Healthy leadership on gun violence prevention by Minnesota's doctors

Pioneering workshop shows a commitment to reduce gun deaths.
Editorial
January 31, 2019

Paying the bill for exploding special ed costs

Minnesota can't wait for feds to step up. State must address growing funding gaps.
Editorial
January 30, 2019
Transportation Security Administration workers screen airline passengers at Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, a

Federal contract workers deserve back pay

Workers hurt by shutdown should not be penalized because they work under contracts.
Editorial
January 29, 2019
Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who has declared himself interim president of Venezuela, speaks with the media upon his arrival to

Use diplomacy, not force, to create change in Venezuela

Don't undercut promising U.S. multilateral strategy with empty, bellicose threats.
Editorial
January 29, 2019

Be warm. Be safe. But tougher, too?

We do, after all, have a reputation to protect.
Editorial
January 28, 2019

Minnesota moves forward on rape-case reforms

Legislature should make police board's sexual assault rules mandatory statewide.
Editorial
January 25, 2019
Motor vehicle supervisor Tereza Bazac helps a customer at the Roseville License Center. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND

Fixing IT system should be at the top of Minnesota's to-do list

Ongoing problems with MNLARS need attention from governor and the Legislature.
Editorial
January 25, 2019
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Minnesota bill is a good start to reducing, ending violence against American Indian women

Task force could be a model for other states.
Editorial
January 25, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, Jan 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

A window for constructive work on border security

The shutdown yielded little and hurt many, but there's a chance for a positive outcome.
Editorial
January 24, 2019

New Met Council team must deliver for Twin Cities region, 'One Minnesota'

Leadership changes come at a critical time for agency and Metro Transit.
Editorial
January 24, 2019
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., responds to reporters after officially postponing President Donald Trump's State of the Union address unt

Pelosi's State of the Union snub adds to acrimony of the day

To his credit, Trump defused the drama by saying he'd hold off on address.
Editorial
January 23, 2019
Signs, along US Highway 8 in Barron, Wis., welcoming Jayme Closs home, were photographed Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavins

Avoid more trauma for Jayme Closs

Maybe the public doesn't have to learn the full details about what she endured.
Editorial
January 22, 2019
The dome of the U.S. Capitol at sunset in Washington, Jan. 22, 2019. Senate Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday offered the first glimmers of a poten

Four views of the federal government shutdown mess

Editorial
January 21, 2019
FILE-- Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross speaks to President Donald Trump during the first meeting of the President's National Council for the American W

Ruling could prevent undercount of immigrants in the 2020 census

Judge rightly says citizenship question would depress participation.
Editorial
January 18, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., center, walks through the halls of the Capitol Building in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

A serious, unforced social-media error by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

Baseless allegations targeting Graham hurt her standing in first term.
Editorial
January 18, 2019
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How much will that blood test cost you?

New health care price check info is welcome, but it also may be confusing.
Editorial
January 18, 2019
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Minnesota Legislature can make a difference on distracted driving

Bigger fines and hands-free law would cause drivers to think twice.
Editorial
January 17, 2019
In a view from the Edition Residences overlooking the park, Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra performed for thousands at The Commons i

Finding a solution to own, operate the Commons

City, Park Board must cooperate to keep Minneapolis park running.
Editorial
January 16, 2019
United Properties wants to include a RBC sign at the top of the Gateway tower.
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Replacing blight, Minneapolis can add a valuable Gateway

City Council has an opportunity to make history with Friday vote on 37-story downtown project.
Editorial
January 15, 2019
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, talks with Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt just before a briefing for reporters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in

Walz, Daudt appear united on challenge of shutdown relief

Consequences for Minnesota could be dire if federal brinkmanship continues.
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