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Janie S. Mayeron, Douglas A. Huebsch and Mike O. Kenyanya
Why we, as regents, approved the U's funding request
In 1990, Minnesota ranked among the nation's Top 10 for per capita support of higher education. Since then, investment in students, operations and facilities has fallen drastically.
Steve Yaeger
Ross Douthat
How the pro-life movement's deal with Trump made America more pro-choice
You can point to other causes, but the shift seems to accelerate right around 2016.
Sue Zumberge
Counterpoint: We need to dream bigger for our downtowns
And we need to keep perspective about what we have.
Carolyn Ogland, Katie Vogt and Todd Gengerke
A plea from North Memorial Health to the Legislature
North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale serves as a "safety net" hospital without the benefit of any official designation that brings additional funding.
Trevor Turner
Uber and Lyft mislead with talk of serving people with disabilities
If they really care about such Minnesotans, they must show it in ways they aren't now.
the Editorial Board of the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Americans aren't that divided
There's widespread consensus on the country's core values.
Reed Anfinson
Eight more Minnesota community newspapers soon will vanish
The internet and social media won't fill the gap in civic awareness. Local government officials will go largely unchecked.
Karl W. Smith
Trump tax cuts were neither panacea nor rip-off
But they're due to expire next year, and some of them should be kept.
Dan Gunderson
We Minnesotans embrace our sports heroes …
… and those who in turn embrace us. It's worth sticking around for.
Eric Schubert
Get a jump on March Madness in Minnesota with a Basketball Day
The state has growing reach in the game and should leverage it.
the Editorial Board of the San Diego Union-Tribune
'Dreamers' deserve better
In this era of contentious debate over immigration, perhaps some agreement can be found.
Christopher Caldwell
Everyone wants to seize Russia's money. It's a terrible idea.
Why? It comes down to the dollar's strategic status as a reserve currency and, eventually, to America's ability to finance its national debt.
Dave Porter
the Editorial Board of the Orlando Sentinel
Weed in Florida
Voters will get a chance to weigh in on legality after entertaining state Supreme Court ruling.
Laura Hermer
They'll be coming for internet porn next
That's not merely a flippant thought — prospective legal reinterpretations of the Comstock Act, beyond threatening abortion rights, have First Amendment implications, too.
Paul Rusesabagina
My story was told in 'Hotel Rwanda.' Here's what I want the world to know now.
It is our collective duty to counter autocratic regimes and policies and promote equality and, above all, peace.
Tim Reardon
Monticello aspires to be the 'Little Community That Could' create proficient readers
Could it inspire cities across Minnesota to undertake community initiatives alongside state standards?
The Editorial Board of the New York Daily News
Aid groups must be safe in Gaza
Avoiding attacks on civilians must be a priority for Israel in wake of World Central Kitchen airstrike.
Rachael Joseph
Support legislation, and act yourself, on the safe storage of guns
Isn't the local news of just the last few months persuasive?
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