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May 6, 2017
Public subsidies program helps keep Minnesota elections clean
End them, and special-interest influence will grow at the Legislature.
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May 6, 2017
Needed in Minnesota: More rural-urban unity
Listening sessions found that rural residents think a lot like urban peers.
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May 5, 2017
This is no time for Minnesota to cut funding for public health
Lawmakers should reconsider health department bill, grants to fight measles outbreak.
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May 5, 2017
Maintain economy-boosting air service in rural communities
Congress should support full funding for Essential Air Service program.
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May 4, 2017
U.S. House health care bill is a big step backward for those with preexisting conditions
Paulsen, Emmer and Lewis voted in favor of deeply flawed bill.
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May 3, 2017
Proposed transit bill would hurt all of Minnesota
The economic viability of the state depends on metro area's health.
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May 2, 2017
St. Olaf students rally in the face of campus racism
In response, college president signed off on several of their demands.
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May 2, 2017
Trump administration continues to threaten a free press
Newest attacks by the president, Preibus erode U.S. moral authority.
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May 1, 2017
Tensions between Hodges and Harteau damage confidence in Minneapolis leadership
Communication breakdown reflects poorly on the mayor and police chief.
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May 1, 2017
Minneapolis school board flunks Governance 101
Board members irresponsibly reversed staffing decisions.
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April 29, 2017
Minnesota legislators, it's time to make a deal with Dayton
With three weeks to go, lawmakers need to move past their wish lists.
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April 28, 2017
Trump's tax plan needs major overhaul
The need for reform is real, but this plan of "principles" is fairy dust.
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April 27, 2017
Seeking peace in Minnesota's war over early education
A legislative compromise should involve both money and policy.
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April 26, 2017
Trump's management by crisis creates needless instability
Switch from top-down mode is hard, but he must make transition.
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April 25, 2017
Medical providers need to take leadership role in U.S. health reform debate
They need to be loud and strong on plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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April 24, 2017
Macron gives France a sensible alternative
Le Pen threatens a unified Europe while offering extremist approach.
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April 21, 2017
Edina is on a smart track to raise smoking age to 21
Smoking is a habit that takes root during adolescence. Let's snuff it out.
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April 21, 2017
Don't play legislative games with state bonding bill
Public infrastructure projects deserve Legislature's attention this year.
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April 21, 2017
Franken bill would help get Minnesotans the skills, education needed for jobs that need filling.
Matching the right skills training, education with employment needs.
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April 21, 2017
With focus on journalism, Hubbards have been major U supporters
Decision to add family name to school recognizes their contributions.
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