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Stop the madness of distracted driving on Minnesota roads
State should join 14 others by banning the use of cellphones while driving.
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Now police can help and not just write a ticket
Vouchers for car light repairs are a creative solution to a nagging problem.
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Strategy, patience needed in face of threat posed by North Korea
Diplomacy is key to developing regional cohesion on a growing problem.
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Quit dodging and release your tax returns, Mr. President
With tax reform looming, Americans deserve details on Trump's finances.
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Dayton, Legislature need to find a solution for state's parks and trails
Modest increases in fees and state funding would help solve dilemma.
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New superintendent is a good fit to lead St. Paul schools
Joe Gothard's skills as unifying force should help in tackling big challenges.
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How to handle Minnesota's $1.65 billion surplus
Caution: That amount doesn't make Minnesota cash-rich. Here's the Editorial Board's "slow, steady" approach to the state budget.
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After flexing muscle, U.S. needs diplomacy on multiple fronts
Trump's policy reversals can be head-spinning, but some, like on NATO, are needed.
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Keep fighting AIDS 'until the job is done'
George W. Bush's farsighted health care program continues to save lives.
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Minnesota Legislature skimps on higher-ed funding
Can Minnesota be "The Brainpower State" with funding so low?
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After United fiasco, give consumers more protection
Overbooking is an airline's problem. It shouldn't become a passenger's.
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The tax fairness gap is gone in Minnesota
Legislators should keep Tax Incidence Study — and fairness — in mind.
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Don't stall momentum on Minnesota's tribal schools
Reverting to outdated aid cap would be a retreat for Legislature.
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Next for the U.S. in Syria: Follow missile strike with a measured strategy
Now that Trump has exercised military power, he must use diplomacy.
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U.S. missile strike was a proportional response to sarin-gas attack in Syria
But Congress must be consulted on any escalation of military action.
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GOP's second attempt at a health care fix is rushed and flawed
Congressional leadership doubled down on the wrong prescriptions.
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Trump-Xi summit is critical for both U.S. and China
Effective diplomacy is essential to solve issues dividing the two nations.
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Kathleen Ridder made a difference for Minnesota women
A fun game can easily get out of hand. It's time for serious conversations.
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A warning to kids, parents on the dangers of 'Nerf Wars'
A fun game can easily get out of hand. It's time for serious conversations.
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Here's some advice for Minnesota legislators on tax proposals
Legislature's tax bills need trimming and retooling with eye toward future.
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