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"Lake Maka Ska' has a nice historical ring to it
Renaming Calhoun would acknowledge — not erase — history.
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Rhetoric over health law sows confusion. Consumers should know it still can help.
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October 20, 2017
Mayo, Albert Lea take a smart step toward ending dispute over hospital
Facilitated talks offer a chance to end the anger and mistrust.
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October 20, 2017
St. Cloud has another chance to affirm diversity
Proposed refugee moratorium deserves an outspoken rebuke.
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October 20, 2017
The research is clear: Waiting periods can curb gun deaths
Harvard study shows the benefit of a cooling-off period for some buyers.
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October 19, 2017
Sleepy teens suffer in the classroom
St. Paul school board should stick with later start times for grades 9-12.
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October 18, 2017
Regents should ensure U goes easy on out-of-state tuition hikes
Minnesota needs its flagship university to attract more nonresidents.
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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.
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October 16, 2017
Pushing pedals in the fight against cancer
Chainbreaker event makes strong first-year contribution to U research.
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October 16, 2017
After attack, Minnesotans should rally behind Somali neighbors
Truck bombing in Mogadishu shattered the peace here, too.
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October 13, 2017
Twin Cities GED campaign is worthy effort to address disparities
Expanded education, jobs training can improve lives and the economy.
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October 13, 2017
Hennepin County took a gamble on Target Field, and it paid off
Ballpark sparked development, and debt will be paid ahead of schedule.
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October 13, 2017
Take the keys away from chronic DWI offenders — permanently
Minnesotans should back legislation to crack down on drunken driving.
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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.
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October 12, 2017
Trump's newest health reform based on wishful thinking, not reality
It likely would worsen the individual insurance market's troubles.
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October 11, 2017
Scuttling the Iran deal would be counterproductive
Congress must act if Trump declines to certify multinational pact.
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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.
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October 9, 2017
Of course Minneapolis needs its police force
Talk about a future city without cops is ill-timed and ill-advised.
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October 8, 2017
Court decision on Minnesota's sex offender program shouldn't end reform efforts
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October 7, 2017
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