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December 4, 2018
FILE - In this Oct. 29, 1991, file photo, President George H.W. Bush gestures during a joint news conference with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev,

Honoring George H.W. Bush's extraordinary life of service

Selfless sacrifice, not selfish aggrandizement, personified the life of the late president.
Editorial
December 3, 2018
A Minneapolis Police officer looked for trouble along 5th Street near Hennepin Avenue after closing time early Sunday morning. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï

Collaboration is helping make downtown Minneapolis safer

Business owners, community groups and cops are working together.
Editorial
November 30, 2018
Andrew Dayton and Rose Carr of the Constellation Fund listened as Stacy Sweeney, Jenny Miller and Shane Hoefer talked about the YMCA's track record of

A familar name, and a new way to fight poverty

Data-driven philanthropy is "where the puck is going," Andrew Dayton says.
Editorial
November 30, 2018
In this July 18, 2018 photo, soybean farmer Michael Petefish holds soybeans from last season's crop at his farm near Claremont in southern Minnesota.

More trouble for embattled farmers in the Midwest

Family operations are hurt by glut of some crops as well as Trump's tariffs.
Editorial
November 30, 2018
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2018 file photo, romaine lettuce sits on the shelves as a shopper walks through the produce area of an Albertsons market in Si

E. coli outbreaks point to lagging implementation of landmark law

Leverage technology to improve food safety by using produce traceability.
Editorial
November 29, 2018
The U.S. Capitol at sunset on the day of the 2018 midterm elections.

Minnesota's congressional delegation should lead on free trade

Bipartisan unity would benefit states such as Minnesota.
Editorial
November 28, 2018
A view of the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Evan Golub/Zuma Press/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1243545

Unacceptable delays in GI Bill aid point to larger problem

Senate should pass protections for veterans and, longer term, modernize technology.
Editorial
November 27, 2018
Migrants run from tear gas launched by U.S. agents, amid photojournalists covering the Mexico-U.S. border, after a group of migrants got past Mexican

Tear-gassing kids on the border is unacceptable

U.S. needs to find humane ways to address a humanitarian crisis.
Editorial
November 26, 2018
FILE ó Education Secretary Betsy DeVos attends a policy meeting in Washington, Aug. 16, 2018.DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual mis

Hits and misses in proposed rules on campus sexual misconduct

Changes in how colleges handle complaints must be fair to all parties.
Editorial
November 21, 2018
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Beautiful Autumn/Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2018: Remaining mindful while giving thanks

Let the celebration begin, but don't forget those in need.
Editorial
November 21, 2018
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On Black Friday, don't forget to shop for health insurance deals

Rate declines, financial aid may make coverage more affordable for some.
Editorial
November 21, 2018
Former secretary of State of Minnesota and President and CEO-USA Expo Mark Ritchie delivers a speech at the 162nd General Assembly of BIE, in Paris, W

The leadership torch passes at Global Minnesota

Carol Byrne leaves a great legacy for nonprofit's new leader, Mark Ritchie.
Editorial
November 21, 2018
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Minnesota needs to get a handle on rising property taxes

State lawmakers should put relief strategies on their 2019 agenda.
Editorial
November 21, 2018
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Minnesota needs to get serious about distracted driving

Gov.-elect Walz, Legislature can help save lives with laws, awareness push.
Editorial
November 20, 2018
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chief Paul Cell, of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, during an announcement of his support

Congress can end nasty year with a win with criminal justice bill

Bipartisan reforms have strong support and would fix flaws.
Editorial
November 20, 2018

Dayton administration erred in keeping mum on governor's health

Failure to disclose lung complications kept Minnesotans in the dark.
Editorial
November 19, 2018
Nancy Przymus, from right, holds a sign against the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as her neighbor Blue Delliquanti holds a sign supporting the plan during

Improved 2040 plan nears approval

Revised Minneapolis city plan incorporates community concerns.
Editorial
November 16, 2018
Central American migrants wait in line for a meal at a shelter Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Tijuana, Mexico. Migrants in a caravan of Central American

'Caravan' craziness should prompt immigration reform

Trump stopped talking about it, but new border policies are still needed.
Editorial
November 16, 2018
FILE - In this Tuesday, April 10, 2018, file photo, a high school principal displays vaping devices that were confiscated from students in such places

FDA crackdown on vaping strikes the right balance

Agency limits young users' access without shutting down smokers trying to switch to "vaping."
Editorial
November 16, 2018
The Trump administration believes drug companies would be shamed into better behavior if they had to include prices in TV ads. Drug companies say they

Here's a roadmap for lowering drug prices

Let government negotiate rates with pharmaceutical companies.
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