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Editorial
August 15, 2017
Cars driving on E. Minnehaha Parkway along Lake Nokomis tried to dodge potholes.

State help is needed to repair and maintain Minnesota city streets

Tired of waiting for LGA boost, Duluth considers a sales tax boost.
Editorial
August 14, 2017
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Effective policing helps keep schools safer in Minneapolis and St. Paul

School resources officers have won the support of those who matter most.
Editorial
August 13, 2017
FILE-- President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive action that will order the construction of a Mexican border wall, at the Department of

Efforts to combat extremism must not falter after top federal official resigns

The private sector should help fill void if Trump administration doesn't.
Editorial
August 12, 2017
A vehicle drives into a group of protesters demonstrating against a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. The nati

In Virginia, the ugly terror of white supremacism

Editorial
August 11, 2017

The world is warming 'from the top of the atmosphere to the depths of the oceans'

A new report makes clear that humans are adversely altering the climate.
Editorial
August 11, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on the opioid crisis, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. From left

Trump should strengthen Medicaid if he's serious about opioids

Trump took a welcome step this week, but he overlooked program's value.
Editorial
August 10, 2017
FILE - In this March 30, 2016, file photo, Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau speaks at a news conference, in Minneapolis. In an interview aired W

Transparency needed on Harteau's severance deal with Minneapolis

Taxpayers deserve to know how much police leadership transition costs.
Editorial
August 9, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol is largely quiet, Monday June 5, 2017 but major issues are still unresolved between the Republican legislature and DFL Gov

Minnesota Capitol will reopen with a bash

A celebration befitting an icon's return is on tap this weekend.
Editorial
August 9, 2017
President Donald Trump talks about North Korea during a briefing on the opioid crisis, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminste

Trump should curb reckless rhetoric on North Korea

Bellicosity undercuts efforts to internationalize growing nuclear threat.
Editorial
August 8, 2017
President Donald Trump, flanked by Sen. Tom Cotton, R- Ark., left, and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Wa

Trump's ill-timed plan to restrict immigration would hurt Minnesota

For state to stay prosperous, growing worker shortage must be addressed.
Editorial
August 7, 2017
Mohamed Omar, left, the executive director of the Dar Al Farooq Center Islamic Center leads afternoon prayers outside the police tape surrounding the

Mosque bombing was the act of a coward

All Minnesotans who value tolerance and inclusiveness were attacked.
Editorial
August 4, 2017
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Plan for St. Paul Ford site zoning plan merits support

The city has a unique chance to create an urban village in Highland Park.
Editorial
August 4, 2017
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Stick with Minnesota's biodiesel mandate

Petroleum industry has had ample time to prepare for change.
Editorial
August 4, 2017
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) heads to the Senate floor for a vote on health care legislation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 26, 2017. Seven Republic

Put consumers first by stabilizing, not sabotaging, health care law

Follow South Dakota Republican's lead to fund a consumer-friendly Affordable Care Act component.
Editorial
August 3, 2017
An anti-government demonstrator waves a flag against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro during a vigil in honor of those who have been killed during

Crisis in Venezuela needs a rapid response

Maduro's ruinous rule is destroying the nation's democracy and economy.
Editorial
August 3, 2017
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Editorial
August 2, 2017
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Reinsurance appears to work, but would a MinnesotaCare buy-in be more affordable?

A larger reimbursement commitment would likely cut state's costs.
Editorial
August 2, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions addresses the summer meeting of the nation's district attorneys from around the country at the Hilton in Minneapolis, M

Oppose wider use of asset forfeiture

Law enforcement seizure of assets should be done under strict standards.
Editorial
July 31, 2017
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Mayor Chris Coleman offers a reasonable plan to fill St. Paul budget hole

He has best option to support street maintenance in the Capitol City.
Editorial
July 28, 2017
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Minnesota housing needs high-level attention

A shortage of low- and middle-income homes is a drag on prosperity.
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