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End the overcrowding in Minnesota's jails
Lawmakers should act to lower incarceration rates, rehabilitate more inmates.
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Don't delay needed transportation funding in Minnesota
A modest increase for infrastructure would be better than none at all.
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Theater for all at an affordable price
Innovative push by Guthrie brings live theater into movie-ticket range.
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Release the 28 pages on financial backers of 9/11
Americans should have the full details on events leading up to attacks.
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Free-trade pacts can enhance U.S. security
Diplomatic and defense leaders stress the importance of TPP and T-TIP.
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Boost the fight against Minnesota's newest aquatic invader
Boaters' help is critical in battle to deal with starry stonewort.
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Hosting Super Bowl gives Twin Cities region a chance to show off
Keep economic-impact estimates in check, but don't scoff at intangibles.
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Travel by Minneapolis mayor, council members raises questions
The dollar amounts aren't huge, but what do trips say about priorities?
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MnSCU chancellor has been an agent for positive change
Steven Rosenstone has pushed 31 institutions to collaborate.
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A legislative no-brainer: allow drugstores to dispose of unused medications.
Drugstores are a convenient new option for discarding unwanted pills.
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A unified push for closing Minnesota's racial gaps
A renewed civil rights movement is being felt at the State Capitol.
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How to divvy a $1.03 billion Minnesota state surplus
Not all of it should be spent, but the opportunity to strengthen the state's future mustn't be missed.
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In Bernard Hebda, a healing shepherd is found for Twin Cities Catholics
New leader for shaken archdiocese has skills, will need support.
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Help is proposed for caregivers in Greater Minnesota
A state nudge could expand respite care for dementia victims.
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Committee to study school discipline issues is the best option for Minnesota
Work group on student discipline is best bet among legislative plans.
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A welcome end to classes in a Leech Lake Reservation pole barn
Rebuilding the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school is a milestone, but there's more work to be done.
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Europe's migration deal unfortunate but understandable
World leaders should focus on alleviating conditions causing the problem.
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Put the brakes on travel perks
When outside groups pay, trips should be for work — not family vacations.
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Broadband grants deserve priority in Minnesota
An emerging consensus should not be thwarted by other issues.
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After decision in Jamar Clark case: Police, community must move forward — together
Tangible proposals to reduce violence are needed.
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