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Editorial
October 30, 2019
President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Attorney General Edwin Meese in the Oval Offic

The White House is interfering with the impeachment probe

Prohibiting testimony denies Congress the ability to act as an equal branch of government.
Editorial
October 28, 2019

Death of Baghdadi is a major milestone in anti-ISIS fight

Special credit goes to U.S. Special Forces, intelligence agencies, and allied Syrian Kurds.
Editorial
October 25, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson presided over a Monday morning weekly planning meeting at the Sheriff's Department, Minneapolis City Hall. ] G

Hennepin County's encryption of police radio traffic and 911 calls is a blow to openness

Sheriff's move to encrypt radio traffic and 911 calls should be reconsidered.
Editorial
October 25, 2019

Support grows for state action on vaping

Stronger safeguards are needed to protect young Minnesotans from risks of e-cig use.
Editorial
October 25, 2019

Despite court fight, consumers can shop like normal for health coverage

ACA is in legal jeopardy again, but its aid, protections remain in place for open enrollment.
Editorial
October 24, 2019
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter commented on the double shooting in his city Sunday night. ] JEFF WHEELER • Jeff.Wheeler@startribune.com
Two peopl

Keeping St. Paul safe

Gun violence is a citywide problem, but University Avenue is a key concern.
Editorial
October 24, 2019

Get insulin legislation passed before Thanksgiving

Patience is wearing thin as Minnesotans continue to struggle with the cost of lifesaving drug.
Editorial
October 24, 2019
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine who called it "crazy" that the United States would condition the release of security assistance to Uk

William Taylor's testimony is credible and critical

Diplomat revealed what Trump is willing to do while putting his interests above the nation's.
Editorial
October 22, 2019
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau waves to the crowd as he takes the stage in Montreal, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via A

Trudeau triumphs in Canada, but he's diminished

He'll continue to lead Minnesota's largest trading partner despite damage suffered from scandals.
Editorial
October 22, 2019
In this frame grab from video provided by Hawar News, ANHA, the Kurdish news agency, residents who were angry over a U.S. withdrawal from Syria hurled

You've got to love foreign policy

Its effects ripple more broadly than voters might believe.
Editorial
October 21, 2019

Sound new effort on U building names

University president Joan Gabel is rightly seeking a clearer, more consistent policy on renamings.
Editorial
October 18, 2019
The Sherburne County sheriff had asked for the public's help in finding Ethan, age 6.

Tech to the rescue after boy goes missing

People are justly concerned about how it's developed and used, but here's a reason to be grateful.
Editorial
October 18, 2019
Amy Klobuchar makes her first campaign appearance as a presidential candidate on February 16, 2019, in Eau Claire, Wis. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star

Voters should give Klobuchar a look

Pragmatic ideas and unifying tone could be a winning formula, and a way of governing.
Editorial
October 18, 2019

Teens are struggling with mental health, suicide. We need to find out why.

Twin reports confirm the problem, highlight need for action, understanding.
Editorial
October 17, 2019
Anne Cammack, cq, held onto a barred owl as she welcomed visitors to the Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center during their annual "Fall Color Blast," event

Good news on the eventual fate of Warner Nature Center

McNeely family says closing is needed to chart a new course and improve the 900-acre gem.
Editorial
October 16, 2019
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) speaks to constituents at a picnic on August 24, 2019, at Northwood Community Park in Irvine, Calif. (Brian Cahn/Zuma Pre

Too many Americans die while waiting for 'gift of life'

Innovation, oversight is needed to make more organs available for critically ill patients.
Editorial
October 15, 2019

Focus on meaningful consequences for repeat offenders in Minneapolis

A small number of juveniles are going back to the streets and causing too many problems.
Editorial
October 14, 2019

Trump parody video: Yeah, and the movie …

One can't really neglect the point that the "Kingsman" scene was also abhorrent.
Editorial
October 14, 2019
This March 7, 2016, file photo shows the Trump National Doral clubhouse in Doral, Fla. A graphically violent parody video, shown at a meeting of Presi

Violent parody video is a new low in today's political environment

Trump needs to do more than have White House staff issue impersonal condemnation.
Editorial
October 11, 2019

Gathering boosts Minnesota's reputation for health and wellness leadership

Summit in Minneapolis reflects Minnesota's world-class status in wellness industries.
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