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Editorial
June 30, 2018
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State faces a steep health care funding cliff

Uncertainty about federal funding makes it a bad time to end provider tax.
Editorial
June 29, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 4, 2018. Internet retailers can be required to collect sales taxes in states where they have no ph

Fairness won the day in Supreme Court online sales tax decision

Minnesota should be a stickler for policies that treat all sellers alike.
Editorial
June 29, 2018
In this Monday, June 25, 2018 photo, people gather at the Supreme Court awaiting a decision in an Illinois union dues case, Janus vs. AFSCME, in Washi

Organized labor must reform after Supreme Court ruling

They'll need to sell themselves and curb their excesses.
Editorial
June 29, 2018

At the Capital Gazette, the presses kept rolling

While grieving for their colleagues, journalists pressed on.
Editorial
June 29, 2018
A group of motorcycle fans and potential buyers looked over a batch of Indian motorcycles. ] Indian Motorcycles of the Twin Cities is the 1st dealer i

Trump's trade war will hurt Minnesota companies, state's economy

It's just the beginning of what could be a cascade of effects.
Editorial
June 27, 2018
President Donald Trump marks remarks about the news that Justice Anthony Kennedy announced that he would retire, during a meeting with President of th

Congress must serve as a check on the U.S. Supreme Court

Concerned about expansion of executive power? You'd better vote.
Editorial
June 26, 2018
Michele Kelm-Helgen, the Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, left, and Melvin Tennant, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meet M

Rebuilding public trust is key for Meet Minneapolis

Inflated economic impact estimate was a mistake, not a scandal.
Editorial
June 25, 2018
Manuel Moore brother of (Thurman Blevins) left escorted his father Thurman Moore to there car after speaking to members of the north side community du

Questions linger after another officer-involved shooting death in Minneapolis

Conflicting reports of circumstances demand swift, transparent review.
Editorial
June 23, 2018

Independent investigations should reveal whether cops improperly influenced medical treatment of suspects

Probes should examine police conduct when suspects are treated.
Editorial
June 23, 2018
Dr. William Heegaard spoke at a press conference in response to a Star Tribune report on the use of Ketamine sedation by EMS in police related situati

Questions linger about emergency medical responders' independence after ketamine report

Hennepin County must ramp up patient education on ketamine, not take defensive tone.
Editorial
June 22, 2018
Supporters of the ranked-choice voting system embrace outside their primary night rally shortly after polls closed in Portland, Maine, Tuesday, June 1

Interest in ranked-choice voting surges

Maine's switch to RCV could step up calls for Minnesota to follow suit.
Editorial
June 22, 2018
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Doctors merit praise for ramping up their advocacy on gun control

The American Medical Association merits praise for backing stronger policies to prevent gun deaths.
Editorial
June 21, 2018
President Donald Trump made his first visit to Minnesota as president. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Presi

Trump's unsettling presidential visit to Duluth

Once again, the president used his talents to divide, not unite.
Editorial
June 20, 2018

For job hunters, tight labor market has a upside

There's seldom been a better time to go job hunting.
Editorial
June 19, 2018
This photo released on Sunday, June 17, 2018, by French NGO "SOS Mediterranee", shows migrants disembarking the SOS Mediterranee's Aquarius ship and M

Global migration crisis tests the West

Trump should laud, not condemn, leaders like Merkel.
Editorial
June 18, 2018
Rep. Ilhan Omar wiped away tears after winning the DFL endorsement. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Sunday, June 17, 2018 At 12p.m.

The primary's the thing in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District

Voters should plan now to cast a consequential vote on Aug. 14.
Editorial
June 17, 2018
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Take steps to lower drug costs before asking seniors to pay more

Solutions needed after report highlights Medicare drug price increases.
Editorial
June 15, 2018
Ketamine may be administered by IV bag.

Independent probe needed on ketamine and cops

City's draft report raises troubling questions about sedating suspects.
Editorial
June 15, 2018
Minneapolis skyline with Capella Tower, IDS, Foshay, others. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, April 10, 2015 EDS, seen from Target HQ 2

The case for density in Minneapolis, St. Paul and beyond

The skeptics are out as market seeks balance between cities, suburbs.
Editorial
June 14, 2018
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo addressed the media at City Hall, Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN. The press conference was regar

Minneapolis made the right call stopping low-level pot stings

But city officials, police must continue to be vigilant downtown.
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