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May 26, 2017
Neel Kashkari has been appointed 13th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, effective January 1, 2016 ] GL

A welcome push from Minneapolis Fed to address economic disparities

Bank's research can help answer perplexing questions, boost the economy.
Editorial
May 25, 2017
FILE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan, center, speaks at a news conference regarding the American Health Care Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 7, 2

CBO gives a brutal diagnosis of GOP's health plan

There's no honor in keeping a promise to repeal Obamacare if replacement is a giant step backward.
Editorial
May 25, 2017
The sun rises behind the Minnesota State Capitol as lawmakers continued their work inside on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota

State budget deal, though flawed, reflects Minnesota compromise

It's worth a special session to bring gridlock to an end.
Editorial
May 23, 2017
People gather ahead of a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 23, 2017, after a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with Mo

After Manchester, renew worldwide focus on counterterrorism

Although many questions remain, bombing was the evil act of a coward.
Editorial
May 22, 2017
FILE- In this Monday, May 15, 2017, photo, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White

How NAFTA can be improved for the digital economy to help U.S.

It's possible for Trump administration to modernize the agreement.
Editorial
May 21, 2017

Minnesota doesn't need to loosen "Stand Your Ground" law

Opponents of legislation rightly labeled bill as "shoot first" provision.
Editorial
May 21, 2017
The walkways in the State Capitol were bustling with lawmakers, lobbyists, and other interested parties Sunday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.w

Allow Minnesotans to review final budget deal

Legislature should not rush a $46 billion budget into law.
Editorial
May 20, 2017
FILE -- FBI Director Robert Mueller III before a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington, March 9, 2007. The Justice Department has appointed M

More than Mueller probe needed to assess Russian meddling

An independent, 9/11-style commission could examine broader threat.
Editorial
May 19, 2017
The White House is lit in blue to honor police officers killed in the line of duty on Monday, May 15, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ORG

This is a terrible time to slash drug abuse prevention funding

Trump campaigned on ending the opioid crisis. So why undercut key federal effort?
Editorial
May 18, 2017
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Trump's expected pick for USDA post deserves benefit of the doubt but faces heavy lifting

Sam Clovis isn't a scientist, but he's also not simply a political hack.
Editorial
May 17, 2017
New Met Council Chair Adam Duininck held a news conference at the Metropolitan Council headquarters to address cost overruns of the Southwest metro li

Proposed GOP overhaul of Met Council would go too far

The future health of the region should guide Legislature, Dayton.
Editorial
May 16, 2017
This handout photo released by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shows President Donald Trump meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavr

Trump White House enters a new state of denial

Congress should demand answers on meetings with Russians, Comey.
Editorial
May 16, 2017
Numerous Somali-American community leaders attended a Wednesday evening meeting hosted by health officials on Wednesday about the measles outbreak. Th

State action needed to boost immunization rates

Measles outbreak shows what happens when participation falls.
Editorial
May 16, 2017

State action needed to boost immunization rates (Somali-language version)

Measles outbreak shows what happens when participation falls.
Editorial
May 15, 2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks on the phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday

Trump, South Korean president must unite to curb North Korea

New South Korean president's engagement policy faces first test.
Editorial
May 13, 2017
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Americans deserve all of the facts on Russian meddling

Focus must remain on extent of election-tampering and who benefited.
Editorial
May 12, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol

Despite earlier signs, gridlock persists at Minnesota Legislature

Minnesotans should urge a return to budget negotiations.
Editorial
May 12, 2017

School boards should do "team building" in the open

Bill to clarify state's open meeting law requirements is needed.
Editorial
May 12, 2017

Minnesota should stay the course with MNsure exchange

Moving to federal marketplace would add uncertainty, potential for technical glitches.
Editorial
May 11, 2017
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Don't prioritize for-profit health insurers over Minnesota taxpayers

Wrongheaded changes made to state legislation could lead to "corporate raids."
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