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October 11, 2019
Get the lead out, Minnesota
Toxic bullets and fishing tackle harm the environment and humans. It's time to go lead-free.
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October 11, 2019
A worthy Nobel Peace Prize for Ethiopia's Abiy
Prime minister is noted for Eritrean peace process, regional mediation, internal reforms.
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October 10, 2019
Credit union must rebuild trust before more taxpayer dollars are invested
Troubling allegations plague startup financial institution in Minneapolis.
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October 9, 2019
Hey President Trump, take a look at what we've done
Though not without problems, Minneapolis and St. Paul are thriving Midwestern cities.
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October 8, 2019
Controversy builds over Trump's Minneapolis rally
Questions are raised over police policies and public costs, and a little transparency would be welcome.
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October 7, 2019
Wait … what? When information induces whiplash
Crime and nutrition are recent contributors to cognitive dissonance.
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October 7, 2019
Trump betrays Kurdish allies
Move in Syria imperils the region and sends a wrong signal to the world.
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October 4, 2019
Don't neglect the basics to boost Minnesota grad rates
Fewer dropouts is a worthy goal if paired with improved student achievement.
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October 4, 2019
Wash those hands. (You're not done already, are you?)
Public-health officials want you to be thorough. Here's a reminder you'll remember.
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October 4, 2019
Teen was bullied online, and now he's gone
Extreme case of social media abuse may have led Tennessee student to take his own life.
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October 4, 2019
Sonny Perdue to farmers: Go big or just go
U.S. agriculture secretary isn't interested in finding ways to help small farms survive.
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October 3, 2019
Even in this difficult era, U.S.-Mexico ties endure
Ambassador to the U.S. focuses on how Minnesota benefits from free trade.
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October 2, 2019
Russia meddled in 2016, and Trump is fine with that
New revelations on 2017 meeting shouldn't be lost in the flood of news.
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October 2, 2019
Minneapolis leaders botched their response to upcoming Trump campaign visit
They should have focused on the free-speech rights of the president's supporters and detractors alike.
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October 1, 2019
A year after Jamal Khashoggi murder, protect the press
It's past time to renew U.S. commitment to media freedom.
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September 30, 2019
Want cleaner air in Minnesota? Walz has a plan
Adopting lower emissions standards for vehicles is the right call for state.
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September 27, 2019
World needs to reprioritize nuclear arms control
As weapons proliferate, the U.S. and Russia back away from reducing them.
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September 27, 2019
A statewide push to reduce deadly force incidents
Working group wants to make state safer for civilians, law enforcement.
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September 27, 2019
Concerns about Twin Metals shouldn't take back seat to PolyMet
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September 27, 2019
Grim report on veteran suicides underscores the need for fresh ideas
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