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Editorial
December 18, 2015

'Make It OK' campaign works to reduce stigma of mental illness

The effort takes an important step to focus on health disparities in minority communities.
Editorial
December 18, 2015
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Credit Vikings for extra effort on stadium and Commons park

Team's additional investment helps project succeed in Downtown East.
Editorial
December 17, 2015
The three final candidates for Minneapolis superintendent met with community members at Webster Elementary on Tuesday, December 2, 2015, in Minneapoli

Restart search for Minneapolis schools superintendent

Officials here should have known about allegations in Holyoke, Mass.
Editorial
December 17, 2015

Address encryption to strengthen national security

Those who would harm us use privacy protections to their advantage.
Editorial
December 16, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaks during the debate of Republican presidential hopefuls at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Dec. 15, 2015. From left: Donald Tru

GOP debate verdict: Dump Trump and give Bush credit

Billionaire bully's presence, popularity are dumbing down the campaign.
Editorial
December 15, 2015
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Beginning next year, set firm deadlines for MNsure buyers

Individual consumers are getting more time — again — to buy coverage.
Editorial
December 14, 2015
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Climate change pact is worth celebrating, but it's just a start

More political will and technological advancements will still be necessary.
Editorial
December 14, 2015

In St. Paul, an anti-Trump proposal that goes too far

City Council should stop short of saying candidate isn't welcome.
Editorial
December 12, 2015

Three items top One State Agenda

Three must-do items top our One State Agenda.
Editorial
December 11, 2015

A worthy cause for generous Facebook founder: American Indian schools

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, could help lift federally neglected students out of poverty.
Editorial
December 11, 2015
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Americans begin to show hope, courage in face of hate

Reactions to Trump and other anti-Muslim acts are reasons for optimism.
Editorial
December 11, 2015
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Lessard-Sams council should sustain momentum on White Earth project

Legislature should support proposal to preserve 2,034 acres in conservation project.
Editorial
December 10, 2015
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. White House and congressional negotiators

As Congress dithers on budget, bigger challenges are neglected

Political gamesmanship is a distraction from more important issues.
Editorial
December 10, 2015

Signs of a widening gap

We explore explanations for trends that are eroding Minnesota's ability to achieve state-level consensus on public policy.
Editorial
December 9, 2015
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Can an outsider do what's needed to improve Minneapolis public schools?

Supporters see Sergio Paez as type of superintendent who can rally district.
Editorial
December 8, 2015
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Minnesota's new DHS commissioner must prove herself in difficult and vital job

Emily Johnson Piper takes over the state's largest agency.
Editorial
December 8, 2015

Audit shows a sense of privilege took over U athletics department

There was sloppy — and sometimes deceptive — handling of expenses.
Editorial
December 7, 2015
Traffic crawled into downtown Minneapolis from the south along I-35W as an early snow was compressed into a slippery mess.

Even with large surplus, Minnesota needs road, transit funding

Gas tax hike may be dead, but there are other ideas for transportation.
Editorial
December 6, 2015

Abbott Northwestern Hospital commendably discharges Ronald McDonald

The fast-food eatery will close as part of laudable Allina campaign to improve food choices.
Editorial
December 6, 2015
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Finally, Congress is set to adopt replacement for No Child Left Behind

New education bill will be better, but states still have work to do.
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