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New website backed by Trump administration will help search for addiction treatment.
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Employees — and their families — should be protected from dangerous exposure to lead.
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Audit reveals the extent of the mess at DHS
New commissioner is taking sensible steps, but a reorganization may be needed.
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October 31, 2019
Growing global protest movement rolls, roils
As citizens take to the streets across continents, Lebanon's prime minister resigns.
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October 31, 2019
Choosing leaders for St. Paul schools
The Editorial Board recommends Castro, Ellis, Kopp and Marchese in Nov. 5 school board races.
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October 30, 2019
Our picks in the St. Paul City Council election
The Editorial Board recommends six incumbents, one newcomer on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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October 30, 2019
The White House is interfering with the impeachment probe
Prohibiting testimony denies Congress the ability to act as an equal branch of government.
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October 28, 2019
Death of Baghdadi is a major milestone in anti-ISIS fight
Special credit goes to U.S. Special Forces, intelligence agencies, and allied Syrian Kurds.
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October 25, 2019
Hennepin County's encryption of police radio traffic and 911 calls is a blow to openness
Sheriff's move to encrypt radio traffic and 911 calls should be reconsidered.
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October 25, 2019
Support grows for state action on vaping
Stronger safeguards are needed to protect young Minnesotans from risks of e-cig use.
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October 25, 2019
Despite court fight, consumers can shop like normal for health coverage
ACA is in legal jeopardy again, but its aid, protections remain in place for open enrollment.
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October 24, 2019
Keeping St. Paul safe
Gun violence is a citywide problem, but University Avenue is a key concern.
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October 24, 2019
Get insulin legislation passed before Thanksgiving
Patience is wearing thin as Minnesotans continue to struggle with the cost of lifesaving drug.
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October 24, 2019
William Taylor's testimony is credible and critical
Diplomat revealed what Trump is willing to do while putting his interests above the nation's.
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October 22, 2019
Trudeau triumphs in Canada, but he's diminished
He'll continue to lead Minnesota's largest trading partner despite damage suffered from scandals.
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October 22, 2019
You've got to love foreign policy
Its effects ripple more broadly than voters might believe.
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October 21, 2019
Sound new effort on U building names
University president Joan Gabel is rightly seeking a clearer, more consistent policy on renamings.
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