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April 1, 2016

Protesters, police exercise restraint in aftermath of Jamar Clark decision

Demonstrators working in constructive ways for change.
Editorial
March 31, 2016

Information about railroad hazards must be shared

Emergency managers say route analyses are critical for preparedness.
Editorial
March 30, 2016
Joyce Powell, a relative of Jamar Clark, is comforted by Tyrus Forrest on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, near the site where Jamar Clark was shot by Minne

Justice, but no comfort in Jamar Clark case

Broader tensions need healing, despite convincing no-charge decision.
Editorial
March 29, 2016

End the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba

Cold War policy proves counterproductive to U.S. interests.
Editorial
March 28, 2016

U.S. Senate's judicial stalling harms federal courts

Eighth Circuit nominee is among those in a troubling holding pattern.
Editorial
March 28, 2016

A worldwide response is needed after series of attacks

Pakistan attack just the latest in metastasizing terrorism threat.
Editorial
March 25, 2016

Iron Rangers finally get aid they need in face of economic downturn

Here's hoping this Legislature can break more logjams.
Editorial
March 25, 2016
GLEN STUBBE • gstubbe@startribune.com –– Tuesday, October 19, 2010 -- Minneapolis, MN -- ] The Minneapolis skyline from I-35

Get tough with downtown violent offenders — and work on preventing youth violence.

Enforcement, punishment remain key to handling downtown attacks.
Editorial
March 25, 2016
Hashi Shafi, executive director of Somali Action Alliance spoke to the group at the Hennepin County Safety Center on Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Minn

In search of answers after Belgium attacks

Despite the divisive rhetoric, this is a not a battle of Muslims vs. Christians.
Editorial
March 25, 2016

White Earth Nation is best-suited to manage conservation project

Enough with flimsy excuses to exclude tribe from Legacy plant.
Editorial
March 24, 2016
A man carried plastic bags of groceries out of Kowalski's in Uptown in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, July 23, 2015. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER &#x2022

Minneapolis has more work to do on plastic bag ordinance

Council members should better balance needs of consumers, business.
Editorial
March 23, 2016
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With access to quality child care, Minnesota parents can help solve worker shortage

State help for low-income families has languished for too long.
Editorial
March 22, 2016

Western solidarity is critical after latest attacks

NATO in particular is essential to lead response to Brussels violence.
Editorial
March 22, 2016
A fishing boat cruised on Wahkon Bay, Lake Mille Lacs in the afternoon sun in the city of Wahkon, MN ] Thursday, May 22, 2014 GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@st

DNR takes a painful but needed step to aid Lake Mille Lacs

With catch-and-release plan set, lawmakers should back fisheries station.
Editorial
March 21, 2016
Courthouse screening is expanding in the metro area. A visual look at the screening area of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Viki

A needed boost for courthouse security in Minnesota

Here's a fine way for the 2016 Legislature to use one-time money.
Editorial
March 21, 2016
Minnesota players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Boston College 3-1 in the women's Frozen Four championship college hockey game in Durham,

Kudos to Gophers women's hockey team on fourth title in five years

Once gain, coach Brad Frost's team has made the "State of Hockey" proud.
Editorial
March 18, 2016
Not since the battle of 1978 to designate the BWCA as a wilderness area has the town of Ely been so divided. This time it's the possibility of Copper/

Consistency is critical in Minnesota's decisionmaking on mining

Abrupt change in regulatory process for Twin Metals could set troubling precedent.
Editorial
March 18, 2016
The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board headquarters in Eveleth, Minn. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. ] LEILA NAVIDI leila.navidi@startribun

After audit, IRRRB must be refocused

Iron Range agency has failed to properly oversee millions of public dollars.
Editorial
March 18, 2016
Rep Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, and a retired police officer chairs the Public Safety committee that heard a bill that would allow suppressors or s

Give universal background checks a chance in Minnesota

Close the loophole that allows check-free sales at firearms shows or online.
Editorial
March 17, 2016
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts held a Family Day and Peace Games event in the museum and in adjacent Washburn Fair-Oaks park. Ethnic dances, balloo

More facts needed on financing plan for Mpls. parks

City leaders need to find sustainable ways to invest in infrastructure.
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