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Listen up fans: Sportsmanship really is fundamental
If you're in doubt, check with the first-graders at Northpoint Elementary.
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Lift Cuba embargo while the window remains open
Klobuchar, Emmer are leading bipartisan push with Obama still in office.
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Welcome relief is on the way for student borrowers in Minnesota
Refinancing program would ease a burden state higher ed cuts helped create.
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Minneapolis is learning difficult lessons in school leader fiasco
Minneapolis board must regain control of superintendent hiring process.
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State of the Union: Brighter future is in reach — with caveats
Obama's optimistic tone is in stark contrast to politics of Election 2016.
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Find a peaceful end to Bundy standoff in Oregon
Yes, it's illegal, but authorities can wait out Bundy and his group.
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Flavored-tobacco ban should be widened beyond Minneapolis, St. Paul
Bans on flavored products are steps forward for Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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A deal on a special session for Minnesota Legislature is overdue
There's no excuse to delay action on Iron Range unemployment, Real ID.
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Allow ride-sharing services to operate at MSP
Airport changes should be pro-consumer and pro-competition.
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Despite unusual visit, Minneapolis needs new option for superintendent
Board should end talks with Paez and consider other candidates.
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New Senate building is a worthy addition to State Capitol complex
Although GOP criticism is likely to continue, project is a success.
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Endorsement: Experienced Jim Abeler in special election
A former legislator with proven ability is clear choice for state Senate.
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Renewal of a pivotal building at the U deserves legislative support
Completion of Pillsbury Hall was a turning point for the university.
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State assistance is a welcome boost for full-service community schools
Improved family access to services can help improve student achievement.
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Cautious optimism in war on ISIL
Retaking Ramadi a significant step in rolling back the terrorist group.
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Fully funded Great Lakes Restorative Initiative is a boost for St. Louis River clean-up.
Congress funds clean up initiative, which will help St. Louis River.
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Congress follows states' lead and bans microbeads
State bans pressure industry, Congress to act on this particle pollution.
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From hate speech to bike jerks: The most-read Star Tribune opinions in 2015
The following excerpts are from opinion articles ranked by highest online readership in 2015. To read the commentaries in their entirety, use the embedded links.
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