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Upper Midwest's Ryan, Kline are best candidates to be next U.S. House speaker
Either would be a steady, mature influence on Tea Party hard-liners.
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Following safety rules would have saved lives lost in Minneapolis fire
Mother, three children shouldn't have been allowed into unheated home.
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A solid start at St. Cloud VA, but Walz and Emmer need to keep pushing
Congressional house call was needed to address management and staff conflicts.
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Tough questions on U.S. Afghan policy
Focus on feckless Afghan forces, U.S. troop levels, tragic hospital strike.
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As Minnesota stalls, some states ramp up transportation funding
It's important to stay competitive with critical infrastructure investment.
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Weighing the merits of critical Trans-Pacific Partnership
Given the stakes, consider the facts on economic, diplomatic impact.
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Compromise respects rights of runners, protesters at Twin Cities Marathon
Coleman reaches a compromise that should ensure safety for all.
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Placing the blame for another mass shooting
Obama's proactive leadership is needed on gun laws, mental health.
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Rally fans to support Minnesota Lynx in bid for a third championship
On the road to a third championship.
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Minnesota needs a new approach to compliance with federal Real ID law
Allowing those with objections to opt out is a more reasonable policy.
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Discovery of water on Mars is a key find for NASA, U.S.
Discovery may advance plans to undertake a mission to red planet.
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A St. Paul 'balcony' to the Mississippi can be an aesthetic, economic boost
Plan would better connect downtown to the river.
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U.S. must continue to reject Putin's alliance with Assad
Focus must be on a negotiated settlement that saves Syrian lives.
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Minnesota Orchestra's music is back, with feeling
The lockout was a near-death experience, but the recovery has been impressive.
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Another self-inflicted black eye for Veterans Affairs
Two administrators, one local, allegedly put their interests above veterans'.
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Condo law backfires on housing options
Revision is needed so that lawsuit fears don't deter construction.
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State Rep. Rick Hansen should have been reappointed to Outdoor Heritage Council
Shutting out legislator again suggests group doesn't like hard questions.
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A welcome but limited U.S.-China accord on cybertheft
Verification, vigilance will be needed after Xi's state visit.
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Jump in black poverty reveals unfulfilled potential in Minnesota
State squanders potential as its working-age population begins decline.
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Fix migrant crisis by addressing conflicts at the root of the problem
Moroccan ambassador emphasizes need for global diplomacy.
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