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May 2, 2019
Neighbor Jenelle Masterson puts flowers left at the memorial earlier in the evening into a vase while tending to the memorial for Justine Ruszczyk Dam

After Noor verdict, much work left to do

Trust must be rebuilt, but remember: The entire force has not been found guilty.
Editorial
April 30, 2019
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Mouth of the Minnesota River in the Mississippi River below of the Fort Snelling. Woodcut engraving after a drawing by Rudolf Cronau (German pa

To unify, Minnesotans should embrace their entire history

Decisions on names for Fort Snelling and Lake Calhoun fail to recognize the state's native peoples.
Editorial
April 30, 2019
FILE - In this Friday, April 26, 2019, file photo, former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor walks to court in Minneapolis.

An unambiguous verdict in the Noor case

Interpretations will vary nonetheless, and larger issues remain unresolved.
Editorial
April 29, 2019
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, right, is hugged as he leaves a news conference at the Chabad of Poway synagogue, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Poway, Calif. A

Let's unite to fight sectarian terrorism

Lawmakers, tech executives, and the general public should be inspired by a bold rabbi.
Editorial
April 29, 2019
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Be wary of efforts to put limits on charter school growth

They're growing in number because they offer what students and families want.
Editorial
April 26, 2019
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Gun owners join the push for common sense gun laws

Some are rejecting the NRA and making their voices heard in the state debate — and just in time.
Editorial
April 26, 2019
The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board headquarters in Eveleth, Minn. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. ] LEILA NAVIDI leila.navidi@startribun

Rush to hire DFL insider is a stain on the IRRRB

Add it to the list of questions about the agency's governance and political control.
Editorial
April 25, 2019
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Celebrating graduation rates in Minnesota — with a caveat

More of state's students are getting diplomas, yet disparities remain.
Editorial
April 24, 2019
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, spoke about her Omnibus State Government Bill before the Senate Finance Committee. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stu

Stop playing games with election security

Minnesota lawmakers need to free up federal funds to safeguard voting after 2016 meddling.
Editorial
April 23, 2019

Minnesota's disgraceful do-nothing session on measles vaccine

Legislature needs to act, not back down, in the midst of another national outbreak.
Editorial
April 22, 2019
Sri Lankan Army soldiers secure the area around St. Anthony's Shrine after a blast in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, April 21, 2019. Witnesses are report

Attack on Sri Lanka is attack on us all

World must act as terrorism scourge strikes again — this time against Christians on Easter.
Editorial
April 19, 2019
A British Union flag is flown behind a European Union flag, backdropped by Parliament in London, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Just days away from a no-d

Brexit extension reflects damaging dysfunction

The West is in an era of neglecting or negating invaluable international institutions.
Editorial
April 19, 2019

Prevent 'corporate raids' on treasuries of Minnesota's nonprofit health plans

The funds of state's nonprofit insurers should be protected and used to improve public health.
Editorial
April 19, 2019
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his second State of the City address. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thursday, April 18, 20

Taking the 'warrior' out of Minneapolis policing

Minneapolis hopes to improve trust between cops and the citizens they protect and serve.
Editorial
April 18, 2019
A man carried printed copies of a redacted version of the special counsel's report as he walked past the Trump International Hotel in Washington on Th

Questions linger after release of Mueller report

But it's clear Russia interfered in the election, and Trump tried to end probe.
Editorial
April 17, 2019
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A gavel rests on its sounding block with a several law books and a justice scale out of focus in the background.

Minnesota courts need a budget boost

Legislature should provide the judiciary branch with the resources it needs for judges, services.
Editorial
April 16, 2019
Twenty three pairs of boots on the front steps of the Capitol on the first day of Operation 23 to Zero. ] GLEN STUBBE ¥ glen.stubbe@startribune.c

Vets are dying where they went seeking help

Three more suicides on VA property should spur improvements in system and beyond.
Editorial
April 16, 2019
In this March 23, 2019, photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks at a dinner banquet, part of a fundraising event for the Council of American-Islamic R

Turn down volume in war of words

America needs to step back from the constant division Omar and Trump both fuel.
Editorial
April 15, 2019
Notre Dame cathedral is burning in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. Massive plumes of yellow brown smoke is filling the air above Notre Dame Cathedral a

Holy Week fire is a tragedy for France and the world

Historic Notre Dame Cathedral had survived centuries of European turmoil.
Editorial
April 13, 2019
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End the secrecy and release federal BWCA study

Keeping the data and analysis under wraps suggests there is something to hide.
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