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December 29, 2015
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Minneapolis City Council member crossed the line in exposing critics

A bad judgment call from Alondra Cano.
Editorial
December 28, 2015
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Sex offender reforms are put on hold, but why?

Eighth Circuit halts progress and fails to provide an adequate explanation.
Editorial
December 25, 2015
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Metro Transit admirably tackles racial disparities

Study finds worrisome pattern in citations issued to riders of color.
Editorial
December 23, 2015
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A Christmas Eve invitation to solitude and reflection

Listen carefully, and a "still, small voice" can be heard.
Editorial
December 23, 2015
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On Christmas, unwrapping the gift of tolerance

There are limits, as ISIL has shown, but it can be freeing.
Editorial
December 23, 2015
U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell toured the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig High School in Bena, housed in a building that was once a pole shed garage and conve

At long last, Congress provides a boost for Indian schools

But Minnesota delegation needs to push for Leech Lake in particular.
Editorial
December 23, 2015
Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the 27th Annual Remembrance Ceremony held for the victims of Pan Am Flight 103, at Arlington National Cemeter

Minnesota leads on anti-trafficking fight

Minneapolis selected for new joint interagency team.
Editorial
December 22, 2015
Demonstrators filled the Mall of America rotunda and chanted "Black lives matter" to protest police brutality, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2014, in Bloomington

A clear message to Black Lives Matter: Mall of America is private space

If protest goes on, all sides have burden to use good judgment.
Editorial
December 21, 2015

Don't weaken U's ability to attract out-of-state talent

Steep tuition hikes for nonresident students would be ill-timed.
Editorial
December 18, 2015
The planned Orange Line, a $150 million bus-rapid transit project along I-35W, will likely get a much nicer response from state lawmakers than either

Metro Transit needs business community supporters to step up

Tacit support won't be enough to keep system build-out on track.
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
From left: President Francois Hollande of France; Laurent Fabius, the French foreign minister; and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the

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.
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