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Editorial
September 6, 2019

Brexit paralyzes United Kingdom and its Parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's thwarted maneuvers show that he is not ready to lead Great Britain.
Editorial
September 5, 2019

Freshen up the stagnant U.S. health care debate

Survey reveals popularity of public and private options and points to common ground.
Editorial
September 4, 2019

Hong Kong protesters are making a difference

Scrapping extradition bill is a welcome move, but just one of many necessary concessions.
Editorial
September 4, 2019
Washington Tech Magnet High School juniors Ann Lee, left, and Nabiha Ali, cq, searched for the phenological events and non-native species that they id

Changing schools to boost achievement

New school year brings promising changes in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Editorial
September 3, 2019
Police vehicles near the main entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds late Monday. Three people were wounded by gunfire just as the fair was wrapp

There's no holiday break for gun violence in America

Two days after mass attack in Texas, a shooting mars the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Editorial
September 1, 2019
FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2019 file photo, Jodi Harpstead walks into a press conference ahead of her announcement as new Commissioner of the Department

Answers, results needed at Minnesota Department of Human Services

New leader needs to explain how she'll shore up and reform the long-embattled state agency.
Editorial
August 30, 2019

The Minneapolis density debate and a 'perfect slice of Americana'

If city approves "conservation district" request, more will likely follow suit.
Editorial
August 30, 2019

From the archives: A day to herald the brotherhoods of toil

A strong relationship between capital and labor makes a better community.
Editorial
August 30, 2019

Face up to the gaps in student achievement

State leaders need to take an honest look at the persistent struggles of many kids of color.
Editorial
August 29, 2019
A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta.

Immigration officials are putting all Americans at risk of a flu outbreak

Vaccinating border detainees, particularly children, is a smart step to prevent outbreaks.
Editorial
August 28, 2019
Waste Management worker Daniel Westerhaus collected trash from the alleys of the Snelling Hamline neighborhood of St Paul's yellow zone on the first d

It's not perfect, but voters should back St. Paul's current trash system

It'll be a waste if residents reject the city-managed collection system after just one year.
Editorial
August 28, 2019

Taking a reality check on college debt

It's a heavy burden for some graduates, and a key to success for many others.
Editorial
August 27, 2019

With 'cultural districts,' Minneapolis hopes to invest in diversity

The strategy can help build economic inclusion.
Editorial
August 26, 2019
Lines were long right early Monday morning regardless of whether people were headed to the North or South checkpoint.] Everybody without PreCheck goes

TSA must respond to airport security chaos

The agency needs to assign more staff to handle growth of Mpls.-St. Paul.
Editorial
August 26, 2019

Risks rise for America as the carnage continues in Afghanistan

ISIS nihilism adds to violence from the Taliban and other extremists as U.S. pursues peace talks.
Editorial
August 23, 2019
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

It's up to Gov. Walz to end secrecy over Twin Metals mine

State is not powerless as feds keep wraps on study of risks to BWCA.
Editorial
August 23, 2019

G-7 unity needed amid rising geopolitical, economic risks

Increasing geopolitical, economic threats show the need for leaders to coalesce.
Editorial
August 22, 2019

Trump administration sides with big oil over ethanol

Administration's "bailouts" create needless headwinds in Minnesota and other states.
Editorial
August 21, 2019
Two people slept on the Green Line train early on a Friday morning.

Twin Cities light-rail trains shouldn't be rolling homeless shelters

Cutting overnight services makes sense, but more help is needed for those without housing.
Editorial
August 20, 2019
A bald eagle scans its surroundings on the Mississippi River, near Lock and Dam No. 1, after temps dropped into the single digits overnight and seen T

Trump takes aim at endangered species

The administration is trying to weaken one of nation's key environmental laws.
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