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Editorial
June 28, 2019
Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday as the justices finished the term with key decisions on gerrymandering and a case in

Drawing a line on the U.S. census

Supreme Court rebukes Trump administration for "contrived" decision.
Editorial
June 28, 2019

St. Louis Park's shelving of the Pledge of Allegiance, evaluated

City made an acceptable decision for discombobulated reasons.
Editorial
June 26, 2019
ADDS THAT PHOTO WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN MEXICAN NEWSPAPER LA JORNADA - EDS NOTE: GRAPHIC CONTENT - The bodies of Salvadoran migrant Oscar Alberto Mart&

A painful image of drownings at the border, and an indelible reality

The crisis there has many costs, but the main one is human.
Editorial
June 26, 2019

St. Paul council member's weak apology for anti-gay comments won't do

Interim member Kassim Busuri is unfit for the City Council.
Editorial
June 25, 2019
FILE - This June 20, 2019, file frame from video shows the entrance of a Border Patrol station in Clint, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has

End child abuse in U.S. detention centers

Human rights are being violated by U.S. government as mistreatment continues.
Editorial
June 25, 2019
Members of Milan-Cortina delegation celebrate after winning the bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the 134th Session o

Italy goes for the gold

Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Editorial
June 24, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, and national security adviser John Bolton looked on as President Donald Trump spoke during a meeting last week

Next time, will Trump listen to his hawks?

The president made the right call on Iran strike, but unilateralism still puts U.S. at risk.
Editorial
June 21, 2019
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell announced the firing of five police officers for failing to intervene in an assault last year.

Reveal more about the firing of five St. Paul cops

Video of incident that led to five St. Paul officers being terminated should be made public.
Editorial
June 21, 2019

Legislative hearing is imperative after leaked e-mail, new documents sow PolyMet doubts

Lingering questions sow doubts about this mine and others to come.
Editorial
June 21, 2019

Moms are dying as Minnesota health panel dawdles

Unacceptable hiring delay derailed vital work on increase in maternal mortality.
Editorial
June 21, 2019

A worthwhile attempt to save July 4th fun in St. Paul

Friends who helped save Grand Old Day hope to resuscitate fireworks.
Editorial
June 20, 2019

Trump launches newest attack on U.S. immigrants

Mass arrests and deportations disrupt communities and break apart families.
Editorial
June 19, 2019

Measles travel warning should prompt Minnesota lawmakers to tighten vaccine exemptions

European outbreaks put travelers at risk this summer.
Editorial
June 19, 2019

Press Saudis on Khashoggi killing

New U.N. report rightly calls for further probe of leaders, including crown prince.
Editorial
June 19, 2019

Here's why the Hatch Act shouldn't be ignored

No one on the federal payroll, including Kellyanne Conway, is paid to campaign on the job.
Editorial
June 18, 2019

Minnesota's kids are doing well — with exceptions

Well-respected annual study continues to reveal racial, ethnic disparities.
Editorial
June 17, 2019
Protesters hold pictures of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam as protesters march along a downtown street against the proposed amendments to an ext

Protests rattle Hong Kong — and Beijing

Minnesotans also have a stake in the protests over a proposed extradition law.
Editorial
June 14, 2019
Quinn Nystrom left showed her dad Bob Nystrom insulin outside Shoppers Drug Market pharmacy Saturday May 4, 2019 in Ft. Frances, Ontario.

Private sector should help with insulin solutions

Minnesota's nonprofit insurers and hospitals should step up until the Legislature can act.
Editorial
June 14, 2019
Minneapolis Police Department squad car

Keeping a lid on Minneapolis crime

There's been an uptick downtown, and police and city leaders need to respond quickly.
Editorial
June 14, 2019

Smart initiative provides a virtual tour of state's health labs

See how the state Health Department works to protect Minnesotans.
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