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Congress should keep health insurance mandate in place
Repealing coverage requirement would add to ranks of uninsured — and their costs.
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Jacob Frey's winning mayoral vow is a fresh start for Minneapolis
Voters opted for a new leader in hopes of more effective city government.
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Victory for Melvin Carter is a resounding defeat for dirty politics
It's also a historic embrace of a positive vision for St. Paul's future.
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Social media must act responsibly
Fake accounts like Castile protest on Facebook are corrosive to democracy.
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Lawmakers' thoughts, prayers aren't good enough
For ordinary citizens in the wake of another mass shooting, such responses are touching gestures. But lawmakers have the power to act.
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The 2017 election: Star Tribune Editorial Board endorsements
For contests in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Taxpayers need to do their homework on school referendums
More than 100 requests will be on ballots across the state on Tuesday.
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Mille Lacs County's fight with Indian community hurts tourism industry
Board's actions are out-of-touch in an era of socially-conscious consumers.
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Confused by ranked-choice voting?
We've got some answers to questions we've been hearing.
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Editorial endorsement: With a major caveat, Harris is top choice for St. Paul mayor
Events made for an ugly end to the campaign. If elected, Harris will need to focus on healing the city.
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Trump's ban on transgender troops should be dropped
McCain offers Congress a way to take issue out of president's hands.
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With investigations heating up at home, Trump turns to Asia
He'll need to focus on response to North Korea, responding to China's rise.
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Star Tribune endorsements
The Star Tribune editorial board will make its endorsements for the 2017 general election starting Oct. 24.
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Dayton offers reasonable, qualified support for PolyMet mine
Governor eschewed politics and publicly put his faith in science-driven process.
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Wherever Russian-interference probe leads, let it continue
The process is still just getting started.
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Editorial endorsement: Jenkins, White in Minneapolis' Eighth Ward
Voters have solid options.
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Editorial endorsements: Bender, Schroeder win our backing for Minneapolis City Council
An incumbent and a newcomer are best picks for Tenth, Eleventh Wards.
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A disgusting episode in St. Paul mayoral campaign
Police union letter, PAC mailing are disgraceful ambush politics.
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Editorial endorsement: Return Schiff to Minneapolis City Council in Ninth Ward
His long record of service makes him favored over one-termer Cano.
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