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March 16, 2018
Thousands of high school students march to the state Capitol in Saint Paul, Minn., after they walked out of their schools Wednesday, March 7, 2018, to

An act of political courage — and a tone-deaf response — on gun safety

Minnesota Senate misses moment to tell students, "We hear you."
Editorial
March 16, 2018

Should the Minnesota Legislature lose party labels?

After 45 years of party designation, let's ask that question again.
Editorial
March 16, 2018
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More fourplexes in Minneapolis is an idea worth exploring

Neighborhood concerns must be heard, but city needs affordable housing.
Editorial
March 15, 2018
FILE-- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, right, listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in

Trump's State Department, CIA picks deserve scrutiny

Tillerson's ouster should spark hard questions for Pompeo, Haspel.
Editorial
March 14, 2018
Ben Sunderlin placed a sign of support near the window that was damaged during Saturday morning's attack at the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomi

Charges make clear that Bloomington mosque bombing was an 'act of terrorism'

Law enforcement merits praise for finding, charging three Illinois men.
Editorial
March 14, 2018
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Governor Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt at the pre-session preview. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@

Medical Assistance work rule might not cut costs

Republican proposal would be costly to administer.
Editorial
March 12, 2018
Thousands of high school students march to the state Capitol in Saint Paul, Minn., after they walked out of their schools Wednesday, March 7, 2018, to

Gun laws and student activism: Make school walkout rules clear to all

Balancing free speech with student attendance policies.
Editorial
March 9, 2018
University of Minnesota Regent Dr. Patricia Simmons with university President Eric Kaler in 2015.

A leading University of Minnesota regent prepares to depart

Patricia Simmons has been a board stalwart with needed medical expertise.
Editorial
March 9, 2018
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Safe drinking water must be a shared value in Minnesota

Proposed rules on agriculture fertilizer would help protect groundwater.
Editorial
March 9, 2018
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey listened as Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo spoke to the media Thursday at North Market. ] AARON LAVINSKY &#xe

Minneapolis can use more police officers — for enforcement and engagement

As population grows, addressing crime will take multipronged approach.
Editorial
March 9, 2018
On display at a gun shop in Wendell, N.C., an AR-15 assault rifle manufactured by Core15 Rifle Systems in December 18, 2012. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News

Assessing the 1994 ban on assault-style weapons

Answering a question posed by readers.
Editorial
March 8, 2018
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Here's a practical remedy to address the growing number of uninsured Minnesotans

Get them enrolled in public health programs they're already eligible for.
Editorial
March 7, 2018
OxyContin 80 mg pills, photographed in the LA Times studio in 2013. (Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Opioid abuse epidemic is intensifying, and policymakers need to act

Two new studies heighten concerns about the public health crisis.
Editorial
March 6, 2018
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Minnesota should prohibit handheld mobile phone use while driving

Legislature should make this the 17th state to require hands-free calls.
Editorial
March 5, 2018
Devinder Malhotra will be the interim chancellor of Minnesota State college system when the current retires this summer. Photographed on Tuesday, Febr

Questions linger after surprise pick at Minnesota State

Chancellor deserves support, but hiring process needs review.
Editorial
March 5, 2018
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Questions about gun policy: It's your turn to vote

Editorial
March 4, 2018
Graduation Ceremony ,Congratulated the graduates in University.

Minnesota's modest graduation rate gains are deceiving

Too many kids, especially students of color, are too far behind.
Editorial
March 2, 2018
New MNIT Commissioner Johanna Clyborne explained the case for additional funding from the legislature to keep MNLARS afloat. On the left is Dana Baile

Fix Minnesota's vehicle license and registration system

Republicans shouldn't hold up requested funding shift for MNLARS.
Editorial
March 2, 2018
Advocates on both sides of the gun rights issue watch the debate on television screens in the hallway outside the hearing room at the Capitol, Thursda

Minnesota schools can bolster security without arming teachers

In Minnesota, promising GOP plan for a safe schools fund is taking shape.
Editorial
March 1, 2018
A Duluth nonprofit has proposed developing a 60-bed residential treatment facility for children and adolescents at the site of a horse farm in Forest

In Forest Lake, another setback for mental health treatment center

It's as if a City Council majority wasn't listening to constituents.
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