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Minneapolis Police Department needs to stop making excuses on body camera use
For some reason, MPD leaders don't seem to understand a direct order.
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Forest Lake is poised to say no to 150 new jobs, mental health care
City Council shouldn't make a poor decision on treatment center for kids.
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Minnesota athletes deliver on Olympic stage
This state's heroes have helped turned the momentum for Team USA.
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A timely boost to push forward on a next-generation flu shot
Developing a universal influenza vaccine would be a public health game-changer.
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Legislature needs to find help for state's child care 'deserts'
Lack of providers is a worsening problem, especially in Greater Minnesota.
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The Russian threat isn't going away despite indictments
Trump is failing to defend the country's democratic foundation.
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President, lawmakers should listen to Florida youths who are pushing for reasonable gun control rules
Heed the pleas of school shooting survivors.
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Current calm in Minnesota Legislature isn't likely to last
Remember, this is an election year, and there's plenty of work to do.
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Feds tout health care reform, but only for some states
Feds penalize Minnesota for working to lower consumer's costs.
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Minnesota pursues opioid solutions while Trump administration dithers
Gov. Dayton's plan and UCare-HCMC collaboration offer smart strategies.
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Let's start with facts to address gun violence
Minnesota can lead on state level, and Congress should end research ban.
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Budget woes continue after St. Paul teachers avert strike
Tentative deal will not break cycle of deficits in urban districts.
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Trump's proposed budget is unaffordable and unfair
As a candidate, Trump promised to "take care of everybody." Not now.
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Proceed cautiously on North Korea's Olympic opening
Despite reservations, U.S. should encourage talks between the Koreas.
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Community health centers get funding, but too little certainty
Congress delivers just two years of stability for vital safety-net clinics.
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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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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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Congress finds a flawed solution for another budget mess
There are positives in bipartisan deal, but deficit numbers keep climbing.
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Olympics offer hope amid Korean strife
Geopolitics loom large, but the Games bring a dose of peace through sport.
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