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August 19, 2019
Leaked memo shows the hell to pay from a 'no-deal' Brexit
Leaked memo reveals the damage the British can expect from leaving the European Union.
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August 19, 2019
Otto Bremer Trust grant will strengthen Jewish community
JCRC will offer security expertise to synagogues, as well as mosques, temples and churches.
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August 16, 2019
Regulators, lawmakers should act quickly after illnesses linked to vaping
Minnesota's failure to raise the tobacco, e-cig age to 21 looks even more irresponsible.
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August 16, 2019
#SweetSophia: A grieving family's trip helps build daughter's legacy
With her photo on the dash, a family shares the lessons of a brief but inspiring life.
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August 16, 2019
Israel's miscalculation on Omar and Tlaib
It's largely stayed clear of the partisan divide in the U.S. — until now.
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August 16, 2019
Twin Cities mayors face difficult realities of urban growth
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are growing, but so are concerns about public safety and city services.
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August 15, 2019
Trump attacks immigrants again, striking fear in Minnesota
Many in this state have lived by the rules, only to have them changed under their feet.
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August 15, 2019
Should there be laws on leaving kids alone in cars?
Recent deaths have sparked a debate about safety and parenting.
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August 13, 2019
Jodi Harpstead is a strong pick to clean up the mess at state agency
Here's how she can meet high expectations in her role leading human services.
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August 12, 2019
Epstein's victims deserve justice
Allegations — no matter who they implicate — should be pursued despite apparent suicide.
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August 12, 2019
A sobering but necessary read on disease and deer
Research paper offers the latest on a disease that could spread to people.
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August 9, 2019
State's insurers need to follow Medica's admirable lead on insulin.
Minnetonka insurer will cap costs, one of many affordability solutions needed.
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August 9, 2019
Patient care is at risk in Blue Cross dispute
State leadership is needed to mediate dispute with Minnesota Hospital Association.
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August 9, 2019
Dire climate warnings are adding up
Water, temperature and land use reconfirm the need for urgent action.
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August 9, 2019
For better and worse, scooters are an increasingly popular mode of transportation
Riders should observe the rules — especially those that keep them off sidewalks.
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August 8, 2019
St. Paul teachers should honor contract
Dropping HealthPartners would hurt the school district and other employees.
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August 7, 2019
U.S.-China trade war is hurting Minnesota
The nonstrategic, spiraling crisis threatens state's farm economy and hurts consumers.
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August 7, 2019
Minneapolis doesn't need new wage-theft rules
The city should let employers adjust to the robust rules just passed by the state.
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August 7, 2019
Sonny Perdue owes Minnesotans an explanation during visit
Why can't the public see the science it paid for?
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August 5, 2019
Start with more research into U.S. gun violence
Under pressure from the gun lobby, Congress has deterred the CDC for two decades.
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