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Editorial
March 29, 2019
The largest chronic wasting disease outbreak Minnesota has seen is affecting white-tailed deer in southeast Minnesota. (Dennis Anderson/Minneapolis St

U's new effort will help broaden, better coordinate fight to contain chronic wasting disease.

State's congressional reps should call for hearings featuring Michael Osterholm.
Editorial
March 28, 2019
Prison inmates are on lockdown inside A Cell Hall as media and Minnesota State Legislators tour the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater. ] L

Legislature should resurrect state parole board

More than one person should make inmate release choices in Minnesota.
Editorial
March 27, 2019
President Donald Trump makes remarks about Russia and health care policy as he meets with Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Ju

With new attack on the Affordable Care Act, Minnesota's provider tax is a must

Too much uncertainty makes it a bad time to jettison a key state funding stream.
Editorial
March 26, 2019
Attorney General Keith Ellison took the oath of office at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startri

State AG's office needs reinforcements

It lacks the resources to meet the complex needs of Minnesotans.
Editorial
March 25, 2019

Keep protecting America's Liberians

In Minnesota, immigrants have added much to state's economy and communities.
Editorial
March 24, 2019

In search of truth, release full special counsel report

Mueller's central finding on collusion is good news, but questions remain.
Editorial
March 22, 2019
Sunrise over the Duluth harbor as seen from Skyline Parkway. ] brian.peterson@startribune.com Duluth, MN - 06/03/2016

Continue studying passenger rail to twin ports

Proposed Northern Lights Express line would link the Twin Cities to Duluth.
Editorial
March 22, 2019
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Purdue Pharma, the maker of the pres

Don't give drugmakers another pass on opioid fee

Industry should help foot Minnesota's bill for addiction treatment and prevention.
Editorial
March 21, 2019

Unlock police files unless there's a legitimate reason to close them

It took a reporter's inquiry for St. Paul to recognize 'problem' with its records.
Editorial
March 20, 2019
A sign noting illegal things on on the Metro Transit light rail green line train. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minnea

The path to cleaner, safer Twin Cities mass transit

Metro Transit must clean up its act in the face of ridership challenges.
Editorial
March 19, 2019

How to make up for school snow days

Minnesota House, Senate wisely OK bills to help schools weather fallout.
Editorial
March 19, 2019
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Minnesota moves one step closer to sanity on the roads

House passes common-sense bill to address increase in distracted driving.
Editorial
March 18, 2019
Students hold a candle as they gather for a vigil to commemorate victims of Friday's shooting, outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand

Outdated approach to terrorism fight must be scrapped after Christchurch

It's time for U.S., allies to share data on violent nationalism, white supremacy.
Editorial
March 15, 2019

Carter keeps focus on equity, inclusion in St. Paul

Mayor's annual address asks residents to take ownership.
Editorial
March 15, 2019
Standard Minnesota driver's license.

License immigrants before they get behind the wheel

Road safety, state economy benefit when all Minnesotans can drive legally.
Editorial
March 15, 2019

Help those with mental health issues by passing parity bill

Insurers in state should treat it the same as cancer and other conditions.
Editorial
March 15, 2019
Sen. Lisa Murko­wski (R-Al­aska) before a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2019. The Senate voted to overturn President Donald

Congress stands up on Trump, Mueller report

Votes on national emergency order and counsel's report restore some order in Washington.
Editorial
March 15, 2019
Sen. Lisa Murko­wski (R-Al­aska) before a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2019. The Senate voted to overturn President Donald

Congress stands up on Trump, Mueller report

Votes on national emergency order and counsel's report restore some order in Washington.
Editorial
March 14, 2019
State Auditor James Nobles recommended stronger internal controls for the state's $254 million Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), including electro

Clean up Minnesota's child care program

Audit is more proof that fraud is a longstanding and serious problem.
Editorial
March 13, 2019
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2015, file photo, students walk on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. Federal authorities have charged college

Buying admission to a college of choice

There's lots of blame to go around in latest scam, but let's start with the wealthy parents.
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