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April 4, 2016
Put the brakes on travel perks
When outside groups pay, trips should be for work — not family vacations.
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April 1, 2016
Broadband grants deserve priority in Minnesota
An emerging consensus should not be thwarted by other issues.
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April 1, 2016
After decision in Jamar Clark case: Police, community must move forward — together
Tangible proposals to reduce violence are needed.
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April 1, 2016
Protesters, police exercise restraint in aftermath of Jamar Clark decision
Demonstrators working in constructive ways for change.
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March 31, 2016
Information about railroad hazards must be shared
Emergency managers say route analyses are critical for preparedness.
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March 30, 2016
Justice, but no comfort in Jamar Clark case
Broader tensions need healing, despite convincing no-charge decision.
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March 29, 2016
End the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba
Cold War policy proves counterproductive to U.S. interests.
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March 28, 2016
U.S. Senate's judicial stalling harms federal courts
Eighth Circuit nominee is among those in a troubling holding pattern.
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March 28, 2016
A worldwide response is needed after series of attacks
Pakistan attack just the latest in metastasizing terrorism threat.
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March 25, 2016
Iron Rangers finally get aid they need in face of economic downturn
Here's hoping this Legislature can break more logjams.
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March 25, 2016
Get tough with downtown violent offenders — and work on preventing youth violence.
Enforcement, punishment remain key to handling downtown attacks.
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March 25, 2016
In search of answers after Belgium attacks
Despite the divisive rhetoric, this is a not a battle of Muslims vs. Christians.
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March 25, 2016
White Earth Nation is best-suited to manage conservation project
Enough with flimsy excuses to exclude tribe from Legacy plant.
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March 24, 2016
Minneapolis has more work to do on plastic bag ordinance
Council members should better balance needs of consumers, business.
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March 23, 2016
With access to quality child care, Minnesota parents can help solve worker shortage
State help for low-income families has languished for too long.
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March 22, 2016
Western solidarity is critical after latest attacks
NATO in particular is essential to lead response to Brussels violence.
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March 22, 2016
DNR takes a painful but needed step to aid Lake Mille Lacs
With catch-and-release plan set, lawmakers should back fisheries station.
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March 21, 2016
A needed boost for courthouse security in Minnesota
Here's a fine way for the 2016 Legislature to use one-time money.
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March 21, 2016
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.
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March 18, 2016
Consistency is critical in Minnesota's decisionmaking on mining
Abrupt change in regulatory process for Twin Metals could set troubling precedent.
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