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Editorial
October 19, 2017
Sleepy teens suffer in the classroom

Sleepy teens suffer in the classroom

St. Paul school board should stick with later start times for grades 9-12.
Editorial
October 18, 2017
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Regents should ensure U goes easy on out-of-state tuition hikes

Minnesota needs its flagship university to attract more nonresidents.
Editorial
October 17, 2017

One-two punch from feds punishes Minnesota for health care innovation

Rep. Paulsen needs to lead in protecting state from harmful cuts.
Editorial
October 16, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS/USA - July 23: Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota is a university in Minneapolis and St. P

Pushing pedals in the fight against cancer

Chainbreaker event makes strong first-year contribution to U research.
Editorial
October 16, 2017
Somali women react at the scene of Saturday's blast, in Mogadishu, Somalia Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast wit

After attack, Minnesotans should rally behind Somali neighbors

Truck bombing in Mogadishu shattered the peace here, too.
Editorial
October 13, 2017
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Twin Cities GED campaign is worthy effort to address disparities

Expanded education, jobs training can improve lives and the economy.
Editorial
October 13, 2017
The 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game took place before a capacity crowd at Target Field, in the shadow of the Minneapolis skyline Tuesday, Jul

Hennepin County took a gamble on Target Field, and it paid off

Ballpark sparked development, and debt will be paid ahead of schedule.
Editorial
October 13, 2017

Take the keys away from chronic DWI offenders — permanently

Minnesotans should back legislation to crack down on drunken driving.
Editorial
October 13, 2017

There's a trade-off if state workers are denied pay raises

Amid wave of retirements, keeping skilled workforce will be difficult.
Editorial
October 12, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order on health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in W

Trump's newest health reform based on wishful thinking, not reality

It likely would worsen the individual insurance market's troubles.
Editorial
October 11, 2017
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Scuttling the Iran deal would be counterproductive

Congress must act if Trump declines to certify multinational pact.
Editorial
October 10, 2017

Despite their crimes, too many Minnesota cops are still on the job

Star Tribune series revealed the need for stronger licensing standards.
Editorial
October 9, 2017
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Of course Minneapolis needs its police force

Talk about a future city without cops is ill-timed and ill-advised.
Editorial
October 8, 2017
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program confines about 720 offenders at secure treatment centers in Moose Lake and St. Peter.

Court decision on Minnesota's sex offender program shouldn't end reform efforts

Lifetime confinement isn't financially sustainable or morally defensible.
Editorial
October 7, 2017
Water flows into the Minnesota River from a pipe connected to the Blue Lake treatment plant in Shakopee, MN, Monday Nov.12,2012. Phosphorus, the pollu

Despite years of costly effort, Minnesota River remains threatened

Cleanup hasn't kept pace with increasing erosion and runoff, study says.
Editorial
October 6, 2017
FILE -- President Donald Trump talks with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the Palace Hotel in New York, Sept. 20, 2017. Tillerson is scheduled to

Trump's threats undercut diplomatic efforts to avoid war with North Korea

Meanwhile, it's reassuring to know Tillerson is in touch with Pyongyang.
Editorial
October 5, 2017
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Congress: Get to work and ban bump stocks

Designed to mimic machine guns, devices should be regulated.
Editorial
October 5, 2017
The Lynx pose with the trophy for pictures as they celebrated their WNBA finals win against the L.A. Sparks at Williams Arena on Wednesday, October 4,

The Minnesota Lynx are No. 1 — again

With fourth title, WNBA team deserves recognition as a true dynasty.
Editorial
October 5, 2017
It's your turn to choose an editorial topic

It's your turn to choose an editorial topic

We received more than 30 responses when we asked readers to submit questions about public safety in downtown Minneapolis following a special report by the Editorial Board (http://strib.mn/2yvs0RA) Vote on your favorite of these four, and the board will address the top choice in an upcoming editorial.
Editorial
October 4, 2017
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Increased competition can lead to improved traditional public schools in Minnesota

Declining enrollment presents challenges — and opportunities.
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