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March 30, 2018
Don't politicize the crucial census count
Process is too important to be treated as just another political tool.
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March 29, 2018
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It's a critical juncture for the huge agency, and Trump picked his doctor.
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March 28, 2018
Liberians get a one-year reprieve but deserve more
The extra year still ends in deportations. Congress should change that.
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March 27, 2018
Sabotaging the Affordable Care Act will lead to pricier insurance
Federal action, inaction add to individual health market woes.
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March 26, 2018
We should welcome Western unity, Trump's decisiveness on Russia
Cohesive diplomacy by the U.S. and allies is a template for administration.
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March 23, 2018
Let courts decide on rules on cameras in Minnesota courtrooms
Legislature should allow judicial rulemaking process to proceed.
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March 23, 2018
MPD must build on public safety progress in downtown Minneapolis
Violent crime numbers fell in early 2018, but summer will be the real test.
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March 23, 2018
Liberian refugees have earned the right to stay in U.S.
Minnesota has a special stake in the future of these contributors.
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March 22, 2018
Scientist tapped to lead CDC does not inspire confidence
Trump administration could have made a better choice.
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March 21, 2018
Don't eliminate citizen input in selecting U regents
Legislators should improve, not eliminate, a 30-year-old advisory council.
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March 21, 2018
A Potemkin election in Putin's Russia
He projects strength, but it masquerades his country's weakness.
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March 21, 2018
Minnesota House shuts down gun-safety bills
Minnesotans who want legislators to act should make their voices heard.
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March 16, 2018
Get ready for a battle over Minnesota taxes
Governor's budget sets up conflict with Legislature over business taxation.
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March 16, 2018
An act of political courage — and a tone-deaf response — on gun safety
Minnesota Senate misses moment to tell students, "We hear you."
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March 16, 2018
Should the Minnesota Legislature lose party labels?
After 45 years of party designation, let's ask that question again.
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March 16, 2018
More fourplexes in Minneapolis is an idea worth exploring
Neighborhood concerns must be heard, but city needs affordable housing.
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March 15, 2018
Trump's State Department, CIA picks deserve scrutiny
Tillerson's ouster should spark hard questions for Pompeo, Haspel.
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March 14, 2018
Charges make clear that Bloomington mosque bombing was an 'act of terrorism'
Law enforcement merits praise for finding, charging three Illinois men.
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March 14, 2018
Medical Assistance work rule might not cut costs
Republican proposal would be costly to administer.
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March 12, 2018
Gun laws and student activism: Make school walkout rules clear to all
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