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March 21, 2017
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Testimony by FBI director, others, point to an urgent need for independent probe.
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March 20, 2017
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Their visions are starkly different, and it's hard to envision compromise.
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March 18, 2017
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March 17, 2017
U expedition reveals climate challenge
Innovative approach shows the institution's relevance.
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March 17, 2017
Minnesota should brace for federal cuts
Legislators should follow Dayton's lead in preparing for a Trump storm.
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March 17, 2017
Luger resignation, rash policymaking threaten Minnesota progress on countering extremism
Rash policymaking in D.C. threatens hard-won local progress on countering extremism.
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March 17, 2017
Minnesota lawmakers should not approve proposals that would weaken gun control rules.
Minnesota doesn't need weaker gun control rules.
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March 16, 2017
U.S.-Germany alliance essential
Trump-Merkel meeting should reflect enduring transatlantic ties.
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March 16, 2017
Why state courts seek more funds
A tight labor market affects government too.
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March 15, 2017
Gophers' rebound season sparks hoops hope
Players, coach Pitino improve upon last year's performance, behavior.
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March 14, 2017
Brutal CBO score suggests GOP's Obamacare replacement needs a replacement
CBO weighs in on the Obamacare replacement. Buyer beware, especially for older Americans.
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March 13, 2017
Surdyk's owner wrong to sell liquor last weekend, four months before Sunday sales are officially legal.
Why wait to sell booze on Sundays? Because it's still illegal.
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March 13, 2017
How to fix legislative compensation
Legislators should take the pay raise and eliminate per diem.
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March 13, 2017
Audit wisely recommends more focused approach to student testing
There are better ways to help Minnesota educators use results to help kids.
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March 10, 2017
Trump's budget ideas are a gambler's dream
He appears to want to give something to everyone, regardless of U.S. debt.
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March 10, 2017
The Equal Rights Amendment is back, and it's still needed
Legislators can help finish the quest for gender equity under the law.
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March 10, 2017
Madelia finally gets promised state aid after fire
When trouble strikes, Minnesotans want their government to respond.
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March 9, 2017
End the hodgepodge approach to early education in Minnesota
Better coordination and emphasis on quality would improve state efforts.
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March 8, 2017
Promises meet harsh reality in GOP's health care plan
Republicans over promised on reform, and their proposal shows the folly of doing so.
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