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Editorial
March 24, 2017
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Insurers are in driver's seat on state health 'reinsurance'

We're seeing a pricey Band-Aid for the state's health market.
Editorial
March 22, 2017
At the funeral procession for Jamar Clark at the Police 4th Precinct, family members got out of the limousine to show show support for the Black Lives

Jamar Clark protest ended well despite miscues by city, police

Hodges, Harteau have work to do, but Minneapolis avoided "violent riots."
Editorial
March 22, 2017
The Unisphere of the World's Fair in the Queens borough of New York is shown, April 30, 1964. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: APHS306187 ORG XMIT: MIN14080113262

Minnesota is a great choice for Expo 2023

The state has much to offer the Bureau of International Expositions.
Editorial
March 21, 2017

After despicable vandalism, Delano rejects racism

Hopefully vigil will help ease the pain of victimized family.
Editorial
March 21, 2017
FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers testify before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Comey delivers a chilling take on Russian meddling, Trump's disinformation

Testimony by FBI director, others, point to an urgent need for independent probe.
Editorial
March 20, 2017

Dayton, GOP are far apart on budget proposals

Their visions are starkly different, and it's hard to envision compromise.
Editorial
March 18, 2017
Copies of President Donald Trump's first budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington, Thursday, March, 16, 2017. Trump unveil

Beware of Trump budget side effects: Treatment setbacks, loss of well-paying research jobs

Trump budget takes reckless aim at the National Institutes of Health.
Editorial
March 17, 2017

U expedition reveals climate challenge

Innovative approach shows the institution's relevance.
Editorial
March 17, 2017

Minnesota should brace for federal cuts

Legislators should follow Dayton's lead in preparing for a Trump storm.
Editorial
March 17, 2017
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger announced that no federal criminal civil rights charges will be filed against the Minneapolis Police Department in the Nov.

Luger resignation, rash policymaking threaten Minnesota progress on countering extremism

Rash policymaking in D.C. threatens hard-won local progress on countering extremism.
Editorial
March 17, 2017
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Minnesota lawmakers should not approve proposals that would weaken gun control rules.

Minnesota doesn't need weaker gun control rules.
Editorial
March 16, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the weekly cabinet meeting of the German government at the chancellery in Berlin, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (

U.S.-Germany alliance essential

Trump-Merkel meeting should reflect enduring transatlantic ties.
Editorial
March 16, 2017
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Why state courts seek more funds

A tight labor market affects government too.
Editorial
March 15, 2017
Gophers center Reggie Lynch (22) and guard Nate Mason (2) reacted as they left the court after a victory over Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament

Gophers' rebound season sparks hoops hope

Players, coach Pitino improve upon last year's performance, behavior.
Editorial
March 14, 2017
FILE-- House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) discusses the American Health Care Act at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 9, 2017. Ther

Brutal CBO score suggests GOP's Obamacare replacement needs a replacement

CBO weighs in on the Obamacare replacement. Buyer beware, especially for older Americans.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
March 13, 2017
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How to fix legislative compensation

Legislators should take the pay raise and eliminate per diem.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
March 10, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks about budget policy during a meeting of National Governors Association in State Dining Room of the White House, in Washi

Trump's budget ideas are a gambler's dream

He appears to want to give something to everyone, regardless of U.S. debt.
Editorial
March 10, 2017
Push to pass the Equal Rights Amendment on International Women's Day at the Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, Mar

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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