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July 26, 2015
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County overtime increases prompt questions about limiting hours, pensions

Public safety must be the priority, but rising costs are troubling.
Editorial
July 24, 2015
Anglers hit the water for the Minnesota fishing opener on Lake Mille Lacs on Saturday May 9, 2015, in Malmo, Minn. For the first time in the history o

Minnesota needs a rescue plan for suffering Lake Mille Lacs

While DNR weighs better management plan, aid the fishing industry.
Editorial
July 24, 2015
Pope Francis speaks in the Synod Hall during a conference on Modern Slavery and Climate Change at the Vatican, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Dozens of envir

Heed Pope Francis' moral clarity on climate change

Vatican summit highlighted spiritual and scientific value of encyclical.
Editorial
July 23, 2015
A man walks away after leaning his bicycle against a mural of President Barack Obama, created by the Kenyan graffiti artist Bankslave, at the GoDown A

Human rights focus must be emphasized during Obama's Africa trip

President's trip to Kenya, Ethiopia is an opportunity to press for reforms.
Editorial
July 23, 2015

A hometown hero is honored for risky rescue in St. Paul fire

Donnell Gibson continues to inspire others with community service.
Editorial
July 22, 2015
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Promising 21st Century Cures Act merits scrutiny and support

Increased funding would spur the next generation of medical treatments.
Editorial
July 21, 2015
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Important steps toward replacing No Child Left Behind rules

Rare bipartisanship may lead to replacement for No Child Left Behind.
Editorial
July 20, 2015

With McCain comment, Donald Trump goes too far — again

Insult of senator, POWs is latest blow to whatever credibility he had left.
Editorial
July 20, 2015
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Minnesota should pursue reasonable strategies to make voting easier

Even in this state, more can be done to ease citizens' path to the polls.
Editorial
July 17, 2015
The Minnesota State Capitol is undergoing a major renovation and is now closed to the public. It is planned to reopen for the 2017 legislative season.

Another Minnesota surplus — to spend wisely

In state budgeting, $1.4 billion is not as much as it seems.
Editorial
July 17, 2015
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VA must strike better balance in managing veterans' pain.

Despite concerns about opioids, service members can't be left to suffer.
Editorial
July 17, 2015
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Why polls can't be trusted anymore

Widespread reliance on cellphones increases costs, uncertainty.
Editorial
July 17, 2015

Bring home military dogs after battle

Proposal led by Paulsen and other Minnesotans deserves support.
Editorial
July 16, 2015
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Minneapolis pay raises needed to attract, keep top talent

Top city officials' salaries should be competitive.
Editorial
July 15, 2015
Gov. Mark Dayton, flanked by 40 state lawmakers, signed the Minnesota Health Insurance Exhange Bill into law at the Capitol in St. Paul, MN., MN on Ma

State health task force, not GOP, best to weigh MNsure's future.

GOP's call to scrap marketplace is premature.
Editorial
July 14, 2015
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, 2nd right, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, and European Union High Representative for Foreign Aff

Carefully consider all aspects of Iran deal

The diplomatic impact has ramifications far beyond Iran.
Editorial
July 13, 2015
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras speaks with the media after a meeting of eurozone heads of state at the EU Council building in Brussels on Monday,

Now comes the hard part for Greece and the E.U.

Difficult political, economic implementation after crisis negotiations.
Editorial
July 13, 2015

How about those surprising Twins?

Here's a not-too-giddy cheer for a season well begun.
Editorial
July 12, 2015
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Sex at the U: From 'no means no' to 'yes, and only yes, means yes'

Credit administration for taking a proactive approach on sexual assault.
Editorial
July 10, 2015
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'Death panel' lie finally may be put to rest with Medicare change

Decision to pay medical providers for end-of-life planning is overdue.
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