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July 17, 2017
Friends and neighbors of Justine Damond held hands as a vigil to remember began Sunday evening. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com At

Questions linger in wake of yet another police-involved shooting

Justine Damond's death puts spotlight on use of body cameras, dashcams.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
In this Saturday, July 8, 2017, photo provided by Mille Lacs Messenger, people on a boat encircle Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, not pictured, on Mille L

Don't jettison science in managing Mille Lacs walleye. Do boost public trust.

Second opinion from the Office of the Legislative Auditor would boost confidence.
Editorial
July 14, 2017

University of Minnesota Libraries win national praise

Time to notice — and fund — an information-age asset.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
Ivanka Trump, left, speaks at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, during the release of the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report

Human trafficking bill adds to worthy efforts

Republicans, Democrats in the U.S. House worked together on a key issue.
Editorial
July 14, 2017
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Even with revisions, Senate health bill still hurts far more than it helps

The bill falls woefully short in helping insurance consumers.
Editorial
July 13, 2017

A fine use of presidential power: granting visas to Afghan girls

Trump rightly facilitates U.S. entry for six-member robotics team.
Editorial
July 13, 2017
FBI Director nominee Christopher Wray is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, prior to testifying at his confirmation hea

FBI nominee Wray displays right stuff for a tough job

Congress should quickly confirm this low-key but strong leader.
Editorial
July 12, 2017
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Riverland's degree completion program can be a workforce plus

It should be part of a state strategy for easing the skilled-worker shortage.
Editorial
July 11, 2017
FILE -- President-elect Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. at Trump Tower in New York, Jan. 11, 2017. Two weeks after Trump clinched the Republ

After distressing e-mail revelations, keep pressing on collusion question

Mueller, congressional committees, press must continue to dig.
Editorial
July 10, 2017

Minneapolis, St. Paul voters must narrow big mayoral fields

There were no DFL endorsements in two DFL towns.
Editorial
July 10, 2017
From left: Argentina's President Mauricio Macri, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, US President Donald Trump and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May a

G-20 shows U.S. can't 'turn inward'

Other countries are finding ways to work with one another — without America.
Editorial
July 7, 2017

A cheer for gender balance in the courts

A milestone is reached on work still in progress.
Editorial
July 7, 2017
Governor Mark Dayton announced that a $12 million funding for the "Philando Castile Law Enforcement Training Fund" one year after Castile was killed T

Police training fund doesn't need a name

But better equipping cops to serve diverse communities is urgent.
Editorial
July 7, 2017

'Right to try' policies offer hope to terminally ill

A federal bill deserves strong consideration.
Editorial
July 7, 2017
In a May 19, 2017 photo, Mount Jordan Middle School students get lunch in their school's cafeteria in Sandy, Utah. Canyons School District administrat

There are better ways to handle school lunch debt

Feds call for settling delinquent accounts without shaming kids.
Editorial
July 7, 2017

U scientist pushes back against Trump EPA pressure to spin the truth

Swackhamer didn't back down when urged to soften her testimony.
Editorial
July 6, 2017
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price during a health care listening session with Vice President Mike Pence and women-owned small business lea

Deceptive health reform tweet reflects poorly on HHS Secretary Price

The secretary of health and human services neglects to say GOP plans would add to uninsured ranks.
Editorial
July 5, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin heads the Security Council meeting in the Novo-Ogaryov residence outside Moscow, Russia on Monday, June 26, 2017. (Al

Trump must press Putin at meeting

Failure to confront the Russian president will only heighten concerns.
Editorial
July 4, 2017
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach speaks to supporters in launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor, Thursday, June 8, 201

To legitimately protect voting, secure U.S. infrastructure

But states should resist creation of potentially dangerous database.
Editorial
July 3, 2017
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Declaration of independence with flag.

Embracing the spirit of America's birth

Today, as in 1932, we pause to celebrate our imperfect independence.
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