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Countering extremism in Minnesota: A beautiful goal, barely begun
Local initiatives can be lauded, but funding is inadequate to support Somali community.
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Met Council reform could be a transportation deal maker for Legislature
A Citizens League task force offers sensible suggestions on changes.
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Felon voting bans have a racist past
Minnesota should be a leader in restoring the right to cast a ballot.
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Constructive competition needed as parties vet presidential candidates
It's too soon for opponents of the presidential front-runners to step aside.
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Mourning Prince, a brilliant Minnesota original
Creative and quirky native son leaves a musical legacy that will endure.
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State of the City: Having more citizens share in St. Paul's progress is key
A more diverse workforce would better reflect growing population.
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Keep government out of bathrooms
Minnesota bill to restrict use based on biological gender is a solution in search of a problem.
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Don't stifle Cook County debate over copper mining
The county's residents have stake in both mining and wilderness.
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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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