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A special session of the Minn. Legislature could do a lot of good
Dayton and legislators should seize this last chance.
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Reform Minnesota's use of solitary confinement
The state's "barbaric" prison practices harm prisoners and general public.
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Minneapolis city leaders launch misguided attack on Wells Fargo
Even more troubling, the city is thinking of starting a municipal bank.
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![Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges delivers her 2016 budget address to the City Council at Minneapolis City Hall on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. ] LEILA NA](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/DZUKP5LF42MWJM27KSBJDVQJUI.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Hiring more cops should make Minneapolis a safer city
Mayor and council made the right call adding officers to bolster the force.
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Minneapolis takes a smart step to help small businesses
New 'navigator' office should make it easier to obtain city approvals.
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Keep the pressure on for-profit schools to be accountable
Fraud scandal at two Minnesota schools leaves students as victims.
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Keep experimenting with ranked-choice voting
It can't heal all that ails U.S. democracy, but it can make a difference.
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Even with expected surplus, Minnesota should proceed with fiscal caution
Size of new budget forecast puts damper on spending and tax-relief ideas.
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Sweet suites deal reflects fumbled governance at U.S. Bank Stadium
Given public's stake in U.S. Bank Stadium, more scrutiny is needed.
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Minnesota shouldn't flinch on human rights laws
State's enforcement efforts deserve Legislature's budgetary support.
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It'd be a blunder for Trump to undo Cuba progress
The embargo failed, and U.S. and Cuba have much to offer one another.
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Thanks to Mayor Chris Coleman, St. Paul is a stronger city
With city on the upswing, he won't seek a fourth term.
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Hennepin County deserves child protection help
Pilot project could bend an alarming curve and should be funded.
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North's Prep Bowl title is a win for Minneapolis
It's also a reminder of the positive link between sports and academics.
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Keep the spotlight on industry payments to doctors
Congress should back off provision to weaken the Physician Payment Sunshine Act.
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Trump on Twitter: More baseless claims by president-elect
Fact-free rants on voting are what we'd expect from a losing candidate.
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Remaining mindful while giving thanks
The holiday gives all of us a chance to reflect with gratitude.
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With new two-year college, St. Thomas steps up for students in need
New two-year program will provide a cost-effective jump-start.
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