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April 28, 2016
Legislature should embrace push for more orderly lawmaking
Deadline for spending, tax bills would make process more transparent.
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April 27, 2016
MnSCU hops on the rebranding bandwagon
By whatever brand, 31 institutions should start functioning as a system.
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April 26, 2016
Credit Target for embracing inclusion with transgender policy
Boycott is doomed to fail, because it's on the wrong side of human rights.
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April 26, 2016
Allies need to offer more to anti-ISIL fight
Incremental increase in U.S. troops should spur stronger regional effort.
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April 25, 2016
Fools and fast cars are a dangerous mix
Men who hit speeds of 110 mph on I-394 endangered innocent motorists.
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April 23, 2016
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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April 22, 2016
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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April 22, 2016
Felon voting bans have a racist past
Minnesota should be a leader in restoring the right to cast a ballot.
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April 21, 2016
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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April 21, 2016
Mourning Prince, a brilliant Minnesota original
Creative and quirky native son leaves a musical legacy that will endure.
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April 20, 2016
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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April 19, 2016
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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April 18, 2016
Don't stifle Cook County debate over copper mining
The county's residents have stake in both mining and wilderness.
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April 15, 2016
End the overcrowding in Minnesota's jails
Lawmakers should act to lower incarceration rates, rehabilitate more inmates.
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April 15, 2016
Don't delay needed transportation funding in Minnesota
A modest increase for infrastructure would be better than none at all.
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April 15, 2016
Theater for all at an affordable price
Innovative push by Guthrie brings live theater into movie-ticket range.
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April 15, 2016
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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April 14, 2016
Free-trade pacts can enhance U.S. security
Diplomatic and defense leaders stress the importance of TPP and T-TIP.
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April 13, 2016
Boost the fight against Minnesota's newest aquatic invader
Boaters' help is critical in battle to deal with starry stonewort.
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April 13, 2016
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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