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January 20, 2017
Greater MSP CEO Michael Langley and St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman at mayors task force for downtown development ORG XMIT: MIN1403281125100273 ORG XMIT:

Greater MSP's efforts benefit St. Paul

Concerns about job creation shouldn't erode support for regionalism.
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January 19, 2017
Christopher Hunt, 32, of Minneapolis shopped for beer at Surdyk's in Northeast Minneapolis.

It's time to repeal the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota

It's inconvenient, and why lose revenue to neighboring states?
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January 18, 2017
Working group chairs Prep Peggy Scott and Senator Scott Dibble listened to testimony on the issue. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, J

Minnesota needs to face reality about Real ID

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January 17, 2017

Inauguration boycott is misguided

Democrats should be full participants in peaceful transfer of power.
Editorial
January 17, 2017
Rex Tillerson, chief executive of Exxon Mobil and President-elect Trump’s choice for secretary of state, testifies at his confirmation hearing

Hearing independent voices in Trump's cabinet

Confirmation hearings revealed nominees who are unafraid to disagree.
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January 16, 2017
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

A missed opportunity in the effort to thwart terror

Minnesota leaders should have lauded first grants as important step.
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January 13, 2017
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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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January 13, 2017
President Barack Obama delivers his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Jan. 10, 2017. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) ORG XMIT: MIN201701

Taking stock of the Obama presidency

Despite setbacks, he reached high and led the nation with dignity.
Editorial
January 13, 2017
At the Lake Street LRT station there are efforts underway to reduce crime there by increasing surveillance cameras to cover nooks and crannies of the

Overall crime is down, but that doesn't help transit riders feel safer

Double down on efforts to reduce crime, improve behavior on trains.
Editorial
January 13, 2017

A pragmatic approach to improving nutrition in tribal communities

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux campaign will bolster public health.
Editorial
January 12, 2017
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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.
Editorial
January 11, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump , accompanied by family members and Vice President-elect Mike Pence, speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trum

Congress must lead on U.S. response to Russia

Trump's tepid reaction belies gravity of election interference.
Editorial
January 10, 2017
FILE -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) meets with Betsy DeVos, Donald Trumpís pick for education secretary, in Washington, Dec. 1

Don't bend ethics rules for Trump nominees

Senate Republicans should ensure that potential conflicts are addressed.
Editorial
January 9, 2017
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Case before Minnesota Supreme Court pits privacy rights vs. city rental inspections

Routine reviews of rental properties enhance public safety.
Editorial
January 9, 2017

Welcome aboard, 'life coach' P.J. Fleck

Gophers new head football coach will try to build a 'culture of excellence.'
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January 6, 2017
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

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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January 6, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol gets ready for the 2017 legislative session January 3 after years of renovation and a $300 million makeover. ] GLEN STUBBE

For a start, Dayton and Legislature should finish 2016's work

Several key leftovers from last session deserve action this month.
Editorial
January 6, 2017
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U.S. should shore up alliances to respond to turmoil

Amid Trump uncertainty, Congress should reassert its foreign policy role.
Editorial
January 5, 2017
This photo taken Feb. 6, 2008 shows Macy's ' pedestrians walking in and out of Macy's in the skyway connecting it to the IDS Building in downtown Minn

New project should honor Dayton's history on Nicollet Mall

Embrace opportunity for change to longtime Minneapolis department store site.
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January 4, 2017
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle addressed the media after the firing of Gophers football coach Tracy Claeys. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ c

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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