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October 26, 2015
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Endorsements: A time for change in St. Paul Public Schools

Hardy, Marchese, Schumacher, Vanderwert for St. Paul school board.
Editorial
October 23, 2015
Elisa McCann, 2, plays with her mother Gabriella in their St. Paul home on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. ] LEILA NAVIDI leila.navidi@startribune.com / BAC

Expand access to medical marijuana in Minnesota to treat 'intractable pain'

Medical professionals should be able to use their case-by-case judgment.
Editorial
October 23, 2015

Soccer stadium is a shot and a goal for Coleman and St. Paul

Unlike Minneapolis mayor, they welcomed privately financed venue.
Editorial
October 23, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, b

Little constructive new information gleaned from 11 hours of testimony

After politicizing Clinton inquiry, committee must rebuild its credibility.
Editorial
October 21, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill and President Barack Obama, announces that he will not run for the presidential nomination, Wed

Democratic presidential lineup is weaker without a Biden bid

But in announcing his decision, he seemed to leave the window cracked.
Editorial
October 21, 2015

Politics aside, the state Senate should operate under one roof

GOP shouldn't delay its move into new Capitol office building.
Editorial
October 20, 2015
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau stands on stage at the Liberal party headquarters in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Trudeau, the son of late Prime Mi

Trudeau's triumph in Canada will impact the U.S., too

Election likely means a significant shift in policies and politics.
Editorial
October 20, 2015
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What is GOP's game plan for dealing with new 'fiscal abyss'?

Business of governing can't stop while congressional Republicans settle bitter fight.
Editorial
October 19, 2015

Mourning another public servant killed in the line of duty

Aitkin County deputy's death reinforces the inherent danger of the work.
Editorial
October 18, 2015

To boost achievement, educators need parents involved in kids' lives

Study finds that strong parent-child relationships are critical.
Editorial
October 16, 2015
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All medical providers, not just doctors, should disclose industry payments

Federal law should include advanced practice nurses, physician assistants.
Editorial
October 16, 2015

The U and Fairview make a wise bet on future of the 'Healthy State'

A better Medical School can result from proposed merger.
Editorial
October 16, 2015
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges delivers her 2016 budget address to the City Council at Minneapolis City Hall on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. ] LEILA NA

Ill-conceived anti-business agenda in Minneapolis should be scrapped

Hodges, City Council have more constructive ways to address disparities.
Editorial
October 14, 2015

Greater MSP launches a smart new push to recruit, retain talent

Organization's "Talent Initiative" addresses region's worker shortage.
Editorial
October 14, 2015
From left: Democratic presidential hopefuls Jim Webb, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Hillary Rodham Clinton, Martin O'Malley and Lincoln Chafee during the De

Clinton rebounds in Democratic debate, but Biden would bolster field

The party, and voters, would benefit from additional debates.
Editorial
October 12, 2015
Hok Chun "Anthony" Kwan covered Hong Kong pro-democracy protests as demonstrators occupied several major commercial zones during the fall of 2014.

Detaining former U photojournalist deepens doubts about Thai military regime

Former student faces trial in Thailand for possessing bulletproof vest.
Editorial
October 12, 2015
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Dayton pledges to double down on efforts to address income inequality

The negative trend in African-American income warrants CEO attention.
Editorial
October 11, 2015
A customer walked into Frattelone Ace Hardware passed a sign that asked for support of no parking meters along Grand Ave. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRI

Parking meters make sense for St. Paul's busy Grand Avenue

Controversial plan would generate $800,000 annually for the city.
Editorial
October 10, 2015

Working more safely on the family farm in Minnesota

Star Tribune series highlighted dangers and ways to address them.
Editorial
October 10, 2015
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Minnesota needs a smarter debate on causes of health premium hikes

State's focus should be on why individual market isn't working.
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