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Editorial
May 16, 2019

Bridge political differences to get opioid measure across legislative finish line

A late-session impasse has disappointedly entangled addiction, treatment measure in politics.
Editorial
May 15, 2019
Senate President Jeremy Miller, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Finance Chair Senator Julie Rosenwalked back to their offices after presenting

Minnesota leaders: Don't neglect these three budget rules

There are some basics that the governor and Legislature must keep top of mind.
Editorial
May 15, 2019

Rain on the scarecrow, again

Problems mount for farmers in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Editorial
May 14, 2019

A hard-won consensus on elder care in Minnesota

Advocates, long-term care providers didn't give up after reforms failed at the Capitol in 2018.
Editorial
May 13, 2019

No one wins in a spiraling U.S.-China trade war

Washington and Beijing must end the escalation or risk further global economic harm.
Editorial
May 10, 2019

A painful exercise in bending the health care cost curve

Controversy over nursing home funding underscores need to keep state's provider tax.
Editorial
May 10, 2019
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Donors stepped up to rescue Grand Old Day

Popular St. Paul festival will mark its 46th year on June 2.
Editorial
May 10, 2019

Minnesota firms step up on climate change

Legislature needs to follow the lead of big businesses that are recognizing the risks and taking action.
Editorial
May 10, 2019
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash, who has introduced a "Medicare for All" bill.

Congressional hearing reveals complexity of 'Medicare for All'

CBO report underscores high costs, disruption from health care system overhaul.
Editorial
May 9, 2019

St. Paul rightly mutes talk of charter school moratorium

The district should collaborate and be ready to welcome students back to traditional schools.
Editorial
May 9, 2019
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, left, with Deputy Majority Leader Michelle Benson, and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman with Hou

Finally, some progress on U Board of Regent selections

Election of new board members had been stuck in diversity debate.
Editorial
May 8, 2019

Another week, another school attack in America

Deadly shootings are becoming more common but must not be the norm.
Editorial
May 7, 2019

Saying 'no' won't lead to budget deal at the Capitol

Senate Republicans go too far with small-government approach to state budget negotiations.
Editorial
May 6, 2019

Use diplomacy to back Venezuela's Guaido

Multilateral pressure, and not military action, should be used to bring change.
Editorial
May 5, 2019

Legislature should fully fund task force to protect women of tribal nations

Minnesota has a chance to pioneer a model solution to violent epidemic.
Editorial
May 3, 2019

Minnesota needs a realistic middle ground on school funding

Legislature, Walz need to balance budget constraints with what's best for Minnesota kids.
Editorial
May 3, 2019

How to find the road to a deal on Minnesota's gas tax

A compromise is needed at the Capitol to create stable funding for roads, bridges.
Editorial
May 3, 2019

Credit former U.S. Sen. Al Franken for Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig book drive success

School's fundraiser has momentum that should be sustained.
Editorial
May 2, 2019
Dentist examining patient teeth with a mouth mirror and dental excavator. Close-up view on the woman's face

Cutting dental care for 510,000 Minnesotans is not a solution

GOP Senate plan underscores the need to extend state's provider tax.
Editorial
May 2, 2019
A student carries a sign as she leaves a vigil at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 after a studen

The ultimate sacrifice — on campus

As gun debate rages, a college student loses life saving others.
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