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Editorial
March 20, 2015
Canadian Pacific has seen a dramatic increase in crude oil shipments in tank cars. This crude-only “unit train” passed through St. Paul

Railroads need to do their part for Minnesota's safety

Dayton has a reasonable plan to address oil train derailment risks.
Editorial
March 20, 2015

A worthy Minnesota boost for American Indian education

Lawmakers should back Dayton's push to close overlooked learning gap.
Editorial
March 20, 2015
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Proceed with care on state's MNsure reforms

It's critical that changes serve consumers rather than vested interests.
Editorial
March 19, 2015
Steven Rosenstone, chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Legislature shouldn't be meddling in MnSCU

Especially now, it's important to let system's educators, board do their jobs.
Editorial
March 19, 2015
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters at the party's election headquarters In Tel Aviv. Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Exit polls fr

Netanyahu's cynical campaign tests U.S.-Israeli ties

Netanyahu's reversal on Palestinian statehood creates new tension.
Editorial
March 18, 2015
Chris Borland was as standout linebacker at Wisconsin before leading the 49ers in tackles as a rookie. He announced his retirement Monday, citing conc

Why the NFL needs to worry about Chris Borland

Young star's retirement over concussion fears is a stunning development.
Editorial
March 17, 2015
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Caution is in order in Minnesota's budget-setting

Past shows that big surpluses can vanish quickly.
Editorial
March 16, 2015
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State, Congress can do more to help victims of sex trafficking

Minnesota's "Safe Harbor" law is helpful, but its resulting allocations don't cover an increasing need.
Editorial
March 13, 2015

Breakup idea is no fix for Minneapolis schools

There's no guarantee it would improve education or family engagement.
Editorial
March 13, 2015
A grass buffer strip in Redwood County. A bill introduced in the Legislature would require buffer strips on most waterways. Photo courtsey Minnesota B

Minnesota's Big Ag needs to step up for cleaner water

Governor's buffer strip bill is pragmatic new protection for waterways.
Editorial
March 13, 2015
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The unintended consequences of affordable housing policies

By concentrating affordable options, policymakers isolated minorities.
Editorial
March 13, 2015

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Editorial
March 13, 2015

On wheels, from welfare to self-sufficiency

A bill would expand auto services for low-income Minnesotans.
Editorial
March 13, 2015
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Finish the job on Minnesota review of HMO costs

State should continue with audit of medical expenses for public programs.
Editorial
March 12, 2015
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There's too much testing in Minnesota's K-12 schools

Dayton, working group offer constructive ideas on cutting K-12 testing.
Editorial
March 12, 2015

The right response to campus racism

Credit Boren for fast action on University of Oklahoma fraternity.
Editorial
March 11, 2015
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Spreading the burden of the Minnesota income tax

Minnesotans among the 1 percent will pay more, but consider effective rates.
Editorial
March 10, 2015

GOP senators play dangerous game with U.S. foreign policy

GOP's partisan ploy is a political and diplomatic mistake.
Editorial
March 10, 2015
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks to a crowd in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian

Troubling questions about Clinton's judgment

What does presidential contender have to hide?
Editorial
March 9, 2015
Chancellor Steven Rosenstone, the chief executive officer of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, outside his office in St. Paul.

A welcome restart for MnSCU, faculty

Can more shared governance produce desired goals? We hope so.
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