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![Children from a local school use the gym during physical education at the Brian Coyle Center on Monday, October 24, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/X7V2NRTWPYYLKWSZL2SDMFJ6OU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
A missed opportunity in the effort to thwart terror
Minnesota leaders should have lauded first grants as important step.
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Dayton, Legislature should take a pragmatic approach to tax relief
This year's bill must be crafted with an eye toward future solvency.
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Taking stock of the Obama presidency
Despite setbacks, he reached high and led the nation with dignity.
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Overall crime is down, but that doesn't help transit riders feel safer
Double down on efforts to reduce crime, improve behavior on trains.
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A pragmatic approach to improving nutrition in tribal communities
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux campaign will bolster public health.
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Find most efficient route for insurance relief in Minnesota
Dayton plan remains swiftest, surest way to provide aid to health insurance consumers.
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Congress must lead on U.S. response to Russia
Trump's tepid reaction belies gravity of election interference.
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Don't bend ethics rules for Trump nominees
Senate Republicans should ensure that potential conflicts are addressed.
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Case before Minnesota Supreme Court pits privacy rights vs. city rental inspections
Routine reviews of rental properties enhance public safety.
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Welcome aboard, 'life coach' P.J. Fleck
Gophers new head football coach will try to build a 'culture of excellence.'
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![JIM GEHRZ Ô jgehrz@startribune.com St. Peter/May 27, 2008/12:00PM] Pexton Hall is a heavily secured building at the treatment facility in St. Pet](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BDIHYJWQBOT6XNWANWJDOVLUWU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Civil commitment ruling: A setback for civil rights, reforms
Ruling on sex offender program blows up political cover needed to rein in costs, modernize treatment.
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![The Minnesota State Capitol gets ready for the 2017 legislative session January 3 after years of renovation and a $300 million makeover. ] GLEN STUBBE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EGZ4FBXD774HUFIFYHZJ7PLBUQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
For a start, Dayton and Legislature should finish 2016's work
Several key leftovers from last session deserve action this month.
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U.S. should shore up alliances to respond to turmoil
Amid Trump uncertainty, Congress should reassert its foreign policy role.
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New project should honor Dayton's history on Nicollet Mall
Embrace opportunity for change to longtime Minneapolis department store site.
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Claeys' firing is just a start in changing course at U
Coyle, Kaler are ultimately responsible for athletics success or failure.
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Two key steps forward for Minnesota's water quality
River rules, triclosan ban strengthen stewardship of state's waterways.
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U.S. House should preserve, strengthen independent watchdog
Office of Congressional Ethics has proved its worth.
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From Trump to race relations: The most-read Star Tribune opinions in 2016
The following excerpts are from opinion articles ranked by highest online readership in 2016. To read them in their entirety, use the embedded links.
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A jolt of consumer confidence as new year begins
Consumer index rises to highest level since 2001, and Trump takes credit.
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Congress, Trump should back Obama's sanctions on Russia
Moscow must be held accountable for meddling in the election.
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