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Editorial
September 12, 2018
Water from torrential rains cascades over Cannon Falls on the Little Cannon River after big rainfalls Tuesday and early Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in C

No hurricanes, but climate change is changing Minnesota

The state already is seeing larger, stronger storms.
Editorial
September 11, 2018
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Hennepin County takes innovative approach to helping at-risk kids

Overhaul of Child Protection Services system is showing positive results.
Editorial
September 10, 2018
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Doctors Without Bordersí exhibit on refugees.

Refugee exhibit gives context to global crisis

Doctors Without Borders' 'Forced From Home' has lessons for state, too.
Editorial
September 7, 2018
President Donald Trump responds to a reporters question during an event with sheriffs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Se

Trump's reaction reinforced Op-Ed

This president has a credibility gap that is fast becoming a chasm, and one largely of his own making.
Editorial
September 7, 2018
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New health summit will build Minnesota's brand

The MANOVA Global Summit is scheduled to debut at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Oct. 8 and run four days.
Editorial
September 7, 2018
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Minnesota needs a new focus on struggling schools, students

Let's hear from state, local candidates on narrowing achievement gaps.
Editorial
September 6, 2018
Two Reuters journalists Kyaw Soe Oo, center front, and Wa Lone, center back, are escorted by polices upon arrival at their trial Monday, Aug. 20, 2018

Myanmar must be held to account after jailing reporters

U.N. report on genocide, imprisoning journalists should spur global action.
Editorial
September 5, 2018
FILE - In this April 9, 2018, file photo, the international border between Mexico and the United States is seen from Nogales, Ariz. Russians, Peruvian

Newest crackdown targets Hispanic Americans with U.S. birth certificates

Without evidence of fraud, Trump administration questions citizens.
Editorial
September 4, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol in the evening sun.

DFL Party's claim on legislative pay raises isn't true

The newly created Legislative Salary Council is responsible for raising legislators' annual pay in 2017 from $31,140 to $45,000.
Editorial
August 31, 2018
St. Paul K9 officer Gilly, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, sat for a portrait with his partner officer Colleen Rooney. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony

With proper safety precautions, police dog demonstrations should be allowed

There are differences between K-9s on display and their use on the streets.
Editorial
August 31, 2018
Not since the battle of 1978 to designate the BWCA as a wilderness area has the town of Ely been so divided. This time it's the possibility of Copper/

New mining studies help inform Minnesota governor's race

Candidates offer competing visions on economic, environmental impact.
Editorial
August 31, 2018
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Man Pushing a Wheelbarrow.

From the archives: Labor, not leisure, is America's story

The spender must also produce to have standing in the court of opinion.
Editorial
August 31, 2018
DFL and GOP caucus meetings Eden Prairie High School. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Minnesotans meet fo

Add absentee voting to precinct caucuses in Minnesota

A nudge from national Democrats should get Minnesota parties moving.
Editorial
August 31, 2018
A scene near Bde Maka Ska.

Before boosting pay, Minneapolis Park Board should allow the public to have input

Reasonable increases are acceptable, but current proposal is excessive.
Editorial
August 29, 2018
Minnesota fans took to the stands before the Gophers took on the Buffalo Bulls at TCF Bank Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN. ] EL

Hey, Gophers fans, it's time to buy a ticket and show up

Alumni, students and sports fans statewide need to help lead a revival.
Editorial
August 28, 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

Parents beware: Russian trolls sought to sow vaccine discord

Damage to public health is an immediate danger from information warfare.
Editorial
August 27, 2018
The American flag flies at half-staff at the Capitol in honor of Sen. John McCain of Arizona who died Saturday of brain cancer, in Washington, Monday,

Public servant John McCain always put America first

From Vietnam to the U.S. Senate, he kept fighting for the nation's good.
Editorial
August 24, 2018

Minnesota's next governor faces a state health care fiscal cliff

Candidates must explain their positions on expiration of provider tax.
Editorial
August 24, 2018

Black leaders in St. Paul plead for an end to gun violence

They deserve support for calling out perpetrators, witnesses.
Editorial
August 24, 2018
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gives his first budget address in front of notes to him from the people about the affordability of housing, at Minneapoli

Affordable housing is Minneapolis Mayor Frey's top priority in first budget

A spending plan that emphasizes housing, economic inclusion.
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