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Editorial
January 8, 2020

What happened to Trump's steel boom?

Protectionism has cost more jobs in the industry than it has saved or created.
Editorial
January 7, 2020

Trump leaves allies in a bind on Iran

Strike without a strategy alienates friends of the U.S. while emboldening adversaries.
Editorial
January 6, 2020

Restraint is called for as Trump threatens Iran

His threat to attack cultural sites is an especially troubling escalation as tension grows in Mideast.
Editorial
January 6, 2020

A boost for nutrition and White Earth Nation

Reservation project combines modern meal kits, traditional foods.
Editorial
January 6, 2020
President Donald Trump, center, shakes hands with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto looks on after they

Sorting through winners, losers in USMCA agreement

Minnesotans should be relieved that Trump forged agreement with Canada, Mexico.
Editorial
January 3, 2020

Raising tobacco purchase age to 21 is overdue

There's been welcome progress on the federal level, but state lawmakers still have work to do.
Editorial
January 3, 2020

No tears for general, but U.S. risks further escalation

Although world is better off without Soleimani, what's Trump's broader Mideast strategy?
Editorial
January 2, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission is setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline. Once it's implemented, people will

Simplify the number for suicide prevention hotline

Moving from 10 digits to three would help connect more people who need help.
Editorial
December 31, 2019

A few modest hopes for progress in the year ahead

From better communication across the political divide to a Vikings Super Bowl win.
Editorial
December 31, 2019

Why accuracy matters in 2020 census

Just ask Minnesota, which could lose a congressional seat if projections hold.
Editorial
December 30, 2019

19 for '19: The most-read opinions

Editorial
December 27, 2019
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) poses for a portrait in Washington on Jan. 2, 2019. Just over 100 years ago, the first woman was sworn into Congress. No

Gamesmanship in Washington, D.C., puts BWCA at risk

White House made it a curious priority to shield Twin Metals from scientific scrutiny.
Editorial
December 27, 2019

Minnesota's probation system should be reformed

Commission is wisely considering capping post-release supervision in state.
Editorial
December 27, 2019
City of St. Paul plow trucks made their way down Western Avenue during a 2018 snowstorm.

St. Paul is in a rut with snow removal

The city needs a new strategy to deliver one of the most basic city services.
Editorial
December 26, 2019

Help those displaced by Christmas Day fire

The 200 people who lost temporary housing are part of a larger group who need assistance.
Editorial
December 23, 2019

The Christmas message is a tie that binds

Generations have derived confidence from the words "peace on earth and goodwill to men.
Editorial
December 23, 2019
Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) confer as state insurance commissioners appear before the Senate health committee about way

Congress punts on needed patient protections

Powerful lobbyists block efforts to protect against unexpected out-of-network charges.
Editorial
December 23, 2019
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2019 file photo, a Turkish police officer walks past a picture of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi prior to a ceremony, n

A 'mockery' in the Khashoggi case

Saudi court sentences three to prison and five to death as the crown prince enjoys immunity.
Editorial
December 23, 2019

Vaccination inaction is dereliction of duty by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Agency disregards medical experts' recommendations to vaccinate migrants.
Editorial
December 20, 2019

Old-school deal eases Liberian fears

Refugees' perilous status was secured by rare Washington compromise.
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