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September 28, 2015
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a 21-gun salute welcome ceremony in Xi's honor on the South Lawn of the White House, in

A welcome but limited U.S.-China accord on cybertheft

Verification, vigilance will be needed after Xi's state visit.
Editorial
September 25, 2015
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Jump in black poverty reveals unfulfilled potential in Minnesota

State squanders potential as its working-age population begins decline.
Editorial
September 25, 2015

Fix migrant crisis by addressing conflicts at the root of the problem

Moroccan ambassador emphasizes need for global diplomacy.
Editorial
September 25, 2015
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Equality Act is needed to combat discrimination against LGBT in all 50 states

Proposed legislation would expand current civil, human rights laws.
Editorial
September 25, 2015
Minnesotans can now access birth control services and soon will be able to get testing for sexually-transmitted diseases through Planned Parenthood's

It's time for adults in Congress to step up

Boehner resignation, looming shutdown suggest dysfunction has hit critical mass.
Editorial
September 24, 2015
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Why was St. Cloud VA report buried? Transparency should be default policy

Shelving St. Cloud investigation undermined agency's vital mission.
Editorial
September 23, 2015
President Barack Obama leans over to talk to Pope Francis during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesda

Renewed hope for healing as Pope Francis visits America

In particular, Minnesotans are still hurting from sexual abuse scandals.
Editorial
September 22, 2015
The Minnesota Vikings mascot Ragnar rode onto the field before team introductions during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Jacksonville Jaguars. September 9,

Life after Ragnar will not be the same

He may have overplayed his hand on compensation, but he'll be missed.
Editorial
September 22, 2015
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at a news conference The Edgewater hotel in Madison, Wis., Sept. 21, 2015. Short of support and cash, Walker saying he had

Walker's right: 'Positive conservative message' has been hard to hear

Wisconsin governor exits the Trumped-up GOP campaign.
Editorial
September 21, 2015
Governor Dayton spoke to the media after meeting inside with students. On the left is Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. Columbia Heights Schoo

Fanning the flames of anti-Muslim bias from Twin Cities schools to GOP race

Troubling rhetoric from local school board member, GOP candidates.
Editorial
September 20, 2015
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The St. Paul Public Library's transformation

Kit Hadley, a leader in library renewal, is about to retire.
Editorial
September 18, 2015
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Downtown shootings call for more focus on gun access, violence prevention

Reduce access to firearms, push strong penalties for criminal violators.
Editorial
September 18, 2015
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Gov. Mark Dayton's plan for pheasant restoration: Pragmatic but incomplete

Pheasants' woes reflect broader issues.
Editorial
September 17, 2015
Republican presidential candidates, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, left, and John Kasich, center, look on as Chris Christie speaks during the CNN Republ

GOP should turn to credible candidates

Experience isn't the issue — depth is, and Trump and Carson don't have it.
Editorial
September 16, 2015
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Don't make it harder to earn college credits while in high school

High school students perform better and save money by starting early.
Editorial
September 15, 2015
A press conference announcing Seeds of Native Health, a $5 million campaign to improve Native American nutrition, was held Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at

Key initiative puts new focus on better health among Native Americans

"Seeds of Native Health" is off to a good start but merits deeper support.
Editorial
September 15, 2015

St. Paul shows strong leadership on crisis center

Coleman, City Council overcame not-in-my-backyard objections.
Editorial
September 14, 2015
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Duluth should adopt ranked-choice voting, scrap low-turnout primaries

Minneapolis and St. Paul have shown that democracy benefits.
Editorial
September 14, 2015
The lobby of Prairie Care. ] A decade ago, Prairie Care was rebuffed by state and Woodbury officials in its attempt to build a freestanding psychiatri

Brooklyn Park pediatric hospital fills a gap in state's mental health system

There's a growing demand for this type of specialized psychiatric care for kids.
Editorial
September 11, 2015

Why Facebook blocks ads from gun sellers

Policy reflects how laws and norms differ from country to country.
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