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Editorial, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan)
February 16, 2018

Think twice before talking with North Korea

U.S., South Korea need to press for denuclearization first.
Editorial
February 16, 2018
Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar and Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center spoke about the "penny-a-pill" tax proposal on opioid manufacturers, estimated to

Minnesota pursues opioid solutions while Trump administration dithers

Gov. Dayton's plan and UCare-HCMC collaboration offer smart strategies.
John Rash
February 16, 2018
American intelligence and law enforcement officials testify about worldwide threats held by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, in Wash

Rash Report: Protect elections, democracy's DNA

U.S. intelligence chiefs' warnings on Russian interference should spur bipartisan backing for an aggressive congressional response.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
February 16, 2018

If enough Americans demand gun law changes, they'll win

The gun lobby will not rule the day on U.S. policies forever.
Editorial
February 16, 2018
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., pauses as he speaks to the media during a news conference, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (A

Let's start with facts to address gun violence

Minnesota can lead on state level, and Congress should end research ban.
Editorial
February 15, 2018
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats speaks at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018,

Intelligence officials show no doubt about Russian meddling

Intelligence officials show no doubt about Russian meddling
Eric W. Kaler
February 15, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 16, 2018 State MMB Director Myron Fr

Eric Kaler: To better serve Minnesota, the U needs state help renovating outdated facilities

Up-to-date classrooms and research centers will help us fulfill our vision for the future.
Letters
February 15, 2018
The flag above the White House is lowered to half-staff for the shooting victims of a mass shooting in a South Florida High School, Thursday, Feb. 15,

Readers Write: Florida school shooting

What to do when "nothing" won't do.
Cartoons
February 15, 2018
Sack cartoon: Florida school shooting and the NRA

Sack cartoon: Florida school shooting and the NRA

Lisa Hamp
February 15, 2018
People participate in a candle light vigil Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Blacksburg Va., as part of the closing ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of

Lucky to escape a mass shooting, but the scars still run deep

It's a long road to recovery for those of us who were uninjured, too.
Jennifer Rubin, The Washington Post
February 15, 2018
Students grieve outside Pines Trail Center where counselors are present, after Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Pa

America is mourning again, but with Trump we have no consoler-in-chief

Unlike other presidents, his only skill is channeling anger — compassion, shared heartache, perseverance are all beyond him.
Virginia Postrel, Bloomberg View
February 14, 2018
FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, file photo, an Amazon employee gives her dog a biscuit as the pair head into a company building, where dogs a

Where it's 'Take Your Dog to Work Day,' every day

The latest flash point: pets in public places, from airplanes to offices. Will we welcome them? Must we?
Brian Aldes
February 14, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.

Standing up for public employee unions

I'll fight so those who provide vital services are not scapegoated.
John Hausladen
February 14, 2018
Toll Booth

Toying with road tolls moves Minnesota in wrong direction

A MnDOT study coupled with Trump's bad idea would hurt state's drivers and economy.
Letters
February 14, 2018
Students are released from a lockdown following a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (Jo

Readers Write: School shooting in Florida, HMOs, political leadership, the market economy on parking and pot, Shaun White at the Winter Olympics, Minnesota as Northwest, priorities

And which way the legislation?

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