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Editorial
July 17, 2019
Crave rooftop patio in downtown Minneapolis, pictured in this file photo.

Another downtown Minneapolis shooting puts spotlight on security plans

Gunfire at Crave underscores need for businesses to work with city and police.
Editorial
July 16, 2019

Turkey's troubling dance with Putin

Ankara's purchase of Russian missile-defense system is a blow to relationship with the U.S.
Editorial
July 15, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks during his "Made in America" event at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2019. At the event on Monday, Trump increa

Trump taps the tool kit of racism once again

The "go back where you came from" message is especially ignorant, hurtful.
Editorial
July 12, 2019

Minneapolis officials right to consider a clearer, updated approach to using social media

Like Trump, local officials mustn't block critics from sites used for city business.
Editorial
July 12, 2019

Trade war losses add to distress in Minnesota farm country

Subsidies ease short term pain, but lost markets may be hard to recover.
Editorial
July 12, 2019

Sprinkling sidewalks: Hey, watch where you're pointing those things

Think of the waste. Think of pedestrians.
Editorial
July 12, 2019

Don't weaken fuel-efficiency standards aimed at combating climate change

There's no excuse for withholding data on the rationale for lowering standards.
Editorial
July 12, 2019

There's a vaccine that could vanquish cervical cancer. Why aren't we using it?

Lagging HPV vaccination rates hold back progress against cervical cancer.
Editorial
July 11, 2019
Andy Slavitt, shown in 2016, is the founder of the nonprofit advocacy group United States of Care and a former Twin Cities health care executive who a

Shady telemarketing call illustrates need for health law's consumer protections

Don't return to days when insurance coverage gaps lurked in fine print.
Editorial
July 10, 2019

St. Louis Park council wisely rethinking Pledge of Allegiance action

The decision to stop reciting it before most meetings was hasty.
Editorial
July 9, 2019

Global talks needed to solve Iran crisis

Tehran's breach of 2015 nuclear deal continues an increasingly dangerous spiral.
Editorial
July 8, 2019
United States' Megan Rapinoe (15) and teammates celebrate after Rapinoe scored the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup fin

U.S. women's soccer team inspires

World Cup victors lead on and off the field.
Editorial
July 8, 2019

U's innovative workforce training will help address American Indian health gaps.

New program responds to need for providers, staff with cultural knowledge.
Editorial
July 5, 2019

There's more to health care reform than what came up in Democratic debates

Debates wrongly framed health care as Medicare for All vs. the status quo.
Editorial
July 5, 2019
Ada Townsend, a past Downtown Improvement District ambassador of the year.

Helping downtown Minneapolis survive and thrive

Minneapolis is better because of a decade of work by DID ambassadors.
Editorial
July 5, 2019

Countering hate regardless of ZIP code

AG Ellison is looking for solutions in rural Minnesota.
Editorial
July 5, 2019

Oh, Canada, we'll always have your back

Despite recent ups and downs, the special relationship between neighbors has survived.
Editorial
July 3, 2019

Creating new paths to higher education

Minnesota State is doing more to help prepare high school kids to succeed in the system's schools.
Editorial
July 3, 2019

A recommitment to American tolerance, equality

On this July 4th, as in 1939, the nation's founding principles and freedoms are under attack.
Editorial
July 2, 2019

Moving on from 'no-touch' prison policy

State Department of Corrections chief makes the right call at Shakopee facility.
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