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February 9, 2018
CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald resigned Wednesday, amid reports she bought tobacco stocks after taking over the agency. (Dreamstime) ORG XMIT: 1222519

CDC needs world-class scientist in top job after last director resigned in scandal

Leader of disease-fighting agency must have rare combination of skills.
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February 9, 2018
Andy Slavitt , point person in the Obama administration for the federal Affordable Care Act is returning home to Minnesota, where he hopes to shape on

Minnesota's health care 'fixer' takes on worthy new goal

Andy Slavitt launches an innovative nonprofit and hopes to bridge political divide.
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February 9, 2018
The Capitol Dome of the Capitol Building at sunrise, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Washington. After another government shutdown, congress has passed a swe

Congress finds a flawed solution for another budget mess

There are positives in bipartisan deal, but deficit numbers keep climbing.
Editorial
February 8, 2018
The official emblem of the 2018 Pyeongchang Games is seen in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. In a rare sight, North Korean flags

Olympics offer hope amid Korean strife

Geopolitics loom large, but the Games bring a dose of peace through sport.
Editorial
February 7, 2018

Karla Bigham is Editorial Board's pick in Minnesota Senate special election

DFL candidate and Republican Denny McNamara are both well-qualified.
Editorial
February 7, 2018

Eight arrests in Philly: Why the double standard?

Social justice protests often generate a stricter law-and-order response.
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February 6, 2018
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) arrives for a House Intelligence Committee meeting in Washington, onMonday, Feb. 5, 2018. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the

Don't let partisan attacks on FBI impede Mueller probe

Trump should release Democratic response, let Mueller do his job.
Editorial
February 5, 2018
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Keep negotiating to avoid a teachers strike in St. Paul

District already faces budget deficit, declining enrollment.
Editorial
February 5, 2018

MN Legislature should pass emergency aid plan for community health centers

State needs a backup plan if Congress fails to provide funding.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
In this Dec. 22, 2017 photo, six year old Melanie Oliveras Gonz·lez stand on the porch of her house, in front of a handful of electric cables kno

Don't play games with aid to Puerto Rico

Four-plus months after Hurricane Maria, the island remains a shadow of itself.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
A skywalker walker couldn't resist touching the Superbowl football banner over Nicollet Mall. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wedne

What's next after Super Bowl LII? Maintaining Minnesota's 'big mo'

Editorial: As the Twin Cities gain host-city momentum, focus shifts toward making the region a regular site for America's biggest events.
Editorial
February 2, 2018
Measles cases would triple if there were a 5 percent decline in measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage in the U.S. for children ages 2 to 1

Fringe anti-vaccine groups peddle misinformation to Minnesota legislators

State should reject falsehoods and tighten vaccine exemption laws.
Editorial
February 2, 2018

Dayton makes a smart hire to lead Minnesota Department of Health

Jan Malcolm is a respected executive who can help restore public trust.
Editorial
February 1, 2018
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Addressing the #MeToo problem in Minnesota government

New report should lead to policy changes to prevent sexual misconduct.
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January 31, 2018
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, centre, is detained by police officers in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Opposition politician Alexe

Putin attacks democracy at home and abroad

President Trump won't hold him accountable, so Congress should.
Editorial
January 30, 2018
President Donald Trump gestures during his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tu

State of the Union: It's up to Trump to deliver on unity

His ability to govern, not Tuesday's speech, will define his presidency.
Editorial
January 30, 2018

A worthy fundraiser adds purpose to the NFL's party

Interfaith fundraiser for rent assistance illustrates Minnesota's big-event style.
Editorial
January 29, 2018
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., right, speaks to the media on Day Three of the government shutdown, after attending a meeting with a bipartisan group of

Klobuchar tries to bring common sense to U.S. Senate

Much is riding on the admirable work of bipartisan group.
Editorial
January 26, 2018
A variety of prescription pills lie in front of their respective bottles.

Competency concerns cast doubt on key officials in fight to control opioid abuse

Trump needs the best people to combat painkiller addiction.
Editorial
January 26, 2018

Meet America's DACA Dreamers

They're mostly striving, model immigrants who deserve protection.
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