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June 24, 2016
At the Senate Building at the State Capitol in St. Paul, governor Mark Dayton and House speaker Kurt Daudt agreed to disagree while addressing budget

Here's a way to save the legislative session

State officials should want to keep control of employment rules.
Editorial
June 24, 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks outside 10 Downing Street a day after Britain voted to break out of the European Union, in London, June 24

Lamentable Brexit poses global challenge

Globalism's challenges are best met by reforming, not rejecting, alliances.
Editorial
June 23, 2016
This photo provided by Rep. Chillie Pingree,D-Maine, shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., center, and Rep. Elizabeth

U.S. House sit-in reflects new momentum for reasonable gun laws

Failure of modest Senate bill is a setback, but there's reason for optimism.
Editorial
June 20, 2016
The Capitol is still officially closed to the public. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 3, 2016 With less than a week left befor

A wasteful Minnesota tax break on military pensions

One can appreciate the sacrifices of vets but still question new state policy.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Greek lifeguards help refugees and migrants to disembark from a small boat after their arrival from the Turkish coast on the northeastern Greek island

World must not retreat from global migration crisis

Governments, international institutions and individuals all must lead.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., center, and other Democratic senators call for gun control legislation in the wake of the mass shooting in an Orlando LGBT

Gun violence in America: We're all responsible

Too many life-loving Americans have failed to do their part.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Students in a computer class at Twin Cities Rise in north Minneapolis ORG XMIT: MIN1511031703200030

Minnesota Legislature stepped up to address glaring disparities

If successful, grants should help boost the state's economy and benefit all.
Editorial
June 16, 2016
Work has already begun at the Pillsbury A-Mill, Wednesday, March 21, 2012. At a cost of $100 million, renovating the now-decrepit Pillsbury A-Mill wil

Federal tax credits are misused on costly artist lofts in Twin Cities

Affordable housing programs shouldn't add to racial inequities.
Editorial
June 15, 2016

Pick up the pace of legislative talks in Minnesota

Transit governance improvements can wait until 2017.
Editorial
June 14, 2016

SCSU president's death is felt in St. Cloud and beyond

Earl Potter built town-and-gown ties that helped central Minnesota.
Editorial
June 13, 2016
The crowd listened to speakers at a vigil held at Loring Park for the victims of the Orlando shooting. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - J

Unity — and honesty — needed in Orlando's wake

America must confront hard truths and appeal to timeless values.
Editorial
June 13, 2016
The flag was flown at half-staff over the White House on Sunday in remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. In an address on S

Once again, a terrorized nation grieves mass murder

Americans must respond to Florida attack with unity in the face of hate.
Editorial
June 12, 2016
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In-school cops can play a key role in keeping students safe

But to do the job well, police need proper training and support.
Editorial
June 10, 2016
In this Sept. 16, 2015 photo provided by Tessa Ormenyi, students hold up a sign about rape at White Plaza during New Student Orientation on the Stanfo

Outrage over Stanford rape case verdict is justified

Rape on college campus is as much a crime as rape anywhere else.
Editorial
June 10, 2016
Sgt. Joe Adams of the Roseville Police drives his patrol car on a 6PM to 6AM shift.He found himself in an intractable position of having to neutralize

Bolster police training for mental health crisis intervention

Star Tribune's 'A Cry for Help' series provides insight into the complexity.
Editorial
June 9, 2016

Talk, work and unite to stop the gunfire

More should share information about shootings to reduce gun violence.
Editorial
June 7, 2016
Gov. Mark Dayton addresses the legislature's failure to pass a bonding or transit bill, Monday, May 23, 2016. Dayton said he hasn't decided whether he

Revive tax bill as part of a special session for Minnesota Legislature

State lawmakers can still redeem a disappointing two-year cycle.
Editorial
June 6, 2016
The Gonda Building. Mayo Clinic employs over 59,000 people, 33,000 at its Rochester, MN location and system-wide treats over 1.2 million patients per

Mayo Clinic wins a key building block for medicine's future

Location of precision medicine "biobank" burnishes state's health care reputation.
Editorial
June 3, 2016

Opioids claim a Minnesota legend

Autopsy report on Prince pinpoints a painkiller that is a danger to his fans as well.
Editorial
June 3, 2016
Joint-Nobel Peace prize winners Malala Yousafzai, left, and Kailash Satyarthi attend a press conference in Oslo, Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. The No

Nobel Peace Prize Forum an antidote to cynicism

2014 Laureate Kailash Satyarthi highlights theme of global compassion.
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