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February 19, 2020
In this Jan. 17, 2020, photo, a poll worker spoke with a voter as Minneapolis Early Voting Center opened, in Minneapolis.

Deadline looms to protect voter data in Minnesota's presidential primary

Voters must go to polls with reassurance that information won't be misused by parties.
Editorial
February 18, 2020

'Infodemic' is another coronavirus threat

Unlike China, the U.S. must lead on transparency and truthfulness regarding the crisis.
Editorial
February 18, 2020

Another crime uptick in downtown Minneapolis — this time near Vikings stadium

Another crime increase downtown should prompt immediate action from city leaders.
Editorial
February 17, 2020
Students held their hands in the air as they were evacuated by police from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., after a shooter ope

Reconsider overly realistic 'active shooter' drills

Sound recommendation from national teacher unions: Schoolchildren shouldn't be put through this trauma.
Editorial
February 14, 2020

Plans to deport Hmong U.S. residents ignore history, are counterproductive

There are too many questions about why extreme measure is necessary.
Editorial
February 14, 2020
President Donald Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday.

Stone case shows Trump learned all the wrong lessons from acquittal

It seems the president's allies' hopes for change are never rewarded.
Editorial
February 13, 2020
A vial containing the MMR vaccine was loaded into a syringe.

Vaccines now have a voice at State Capitol

Commendable health care coalition will push to strengthen Minnesota's immunization laws.
Editorial
February 12, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks at her election night party, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Concord, N.H.

For Democrats, and the country, key questions after New Hampshire

Sen. Amy Klobuchar gets momentum but will face increased scrutiny after her third-place finish.
Editorial
February 11, 2020

Legislature should make civics education a priority for schools

Surveys show that young people know more about reality TV than they do about government.
Editorial
February 10, 2020
National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, No

Editorial: Trump's shameful firing of Alexander Vindman (and his brother)

"Compliant" Congress fails to check a vengeful, unrepentant president.
Editorial
February 9, 2020
The tip of the "wishbone" structure that would connect the public to the falls.

Continuing the discussion on the 'Wishbone' proposal

St. Anthony Falls project would complement the vision Minneapolis has for downtown.
Editorial
February 7, 2020
Commuters come and go at the US Bank Stadium light rail station Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Minneapolis MN.]
DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startrib

Restore faith in public safety on Twin Cities light rail

It will take a multipronged strategy to reduce crime and bad behavior on trains.
Editorial
February 7, 2020

For a fact-based debate over Twin Metals mine, release all data

Hearing on BWCA protection bill puts spotlight on hidden science on mining risks.
Editorial
February 7, 2020

Editorial: Get to 'yes' swiftly on Minnesota insulin bill

Assistance would save lives, and compromises are critical to quickly make it a reality.
Editorial
February 6, 2020
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Could U.S. have moved faster on coronavirus response?

As strain spreads, public deserves answers about testing capabilities.
Editorial
February 5, 2020
In this image from video, the vote total, 52-48 for not guilty, on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, is displayed on screen during the

Editorial: Senate verdicts are in; now on to Nov. 3

Impeachment process put spotlight on the nation's gaping divide, and the Constitution.
Editorial
February 4, 2020
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 in Washington,

State of the Union: Trump's 'American comeback' story is incomplete

The state of the union is strong, but too many are being left behind in a deeply divided nation.
Editorial
February 3, 2020

New policy is a tool, not a ticket, for Minneapolis police

After trying a vouchers approach to minor traffic violations, city rolls out a change.
Editorial
January 31, 2020

An unavoidable 2020 campaign question on health care

Candidates should be pressed on what they would do if the Affordable Care Act is overturned.
Editorial
January 31, 2020

Milestone burn pit bill helps, but critical questions remain

Congressional leaders must focus on easing access to benefits for veterans harmed by fumes.
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