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Editorial
March 23, 2020

Be smart and insured as COVID-19 spreads

New and existing options can help Minnesotans buy and maintain health coverage.
Editorial
March 20, 2020
A universal viral transport kit.

Feds failed on COVID-19 testing readiness

Lack of pandemic preparation may have already had deadly consequences.
Editorial
March 20, 2020

'One Minnesota' steps up in crisis

Government across party lines, businesses and citizens have pulled together creatively.
Editorial
March 20, 2020

How Minnesotans can help their neighbors survive pandemic

We need to pull together now to aid our neighbors who are most in need.
Editorial
March 19, 2020
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, and economist Art Rolnick, a senior fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affai

Here's how two experts would bolster the U.S. economy

Trump is on the right track in moving quickly with a rescue plan aimed at individuals.
Editorial
March 19, 2020
Taiwanese army soldiers wearing protective suits spray disinfectant over a road during a drill to prevent community cluster infection, in New Taipei C

Lessons from abroad on the growing pandemic

Despite a late start, U.S. can learn from Taiwan's aggressive response and model of mitigation.
Editorial
March 17, 2020
Lab technologists placed specimens onto the specimen distribution system at the Mayo Clinic's Superior Drive facility in Rochester.

Are Minnesota's hospitals ready for COVID-19?

They've been preparing for a pandemic for years, but all of us have to do our part.
Editorial
March 16, 2020
Gov. Tim Walz walked into a news conference late Monday afternoon at which he announced that all restaurants and bars in the state should be limited t

If possible, stay home, Minnesota

We can reduce the COVID-19 spread and lessen burden on health care system.
Editorial
March 15, 2020
Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-02, authorizing the temporary closure of Minnesota K-12 schools to students in order for school administra

Closing K-12 schools is the right call for Minnesota

The decision to keep schools open for the children of health care workers is also prudent.
Editorial
March 13, 2020

Cost relief is critical to get more Americans tested for COVID-19

All of Minnesota's insurers, especially nonprofits, need to reduce the price barriers to care.
Editorial
March 13, 2020

Flu vs. COVID-19: Here are the facts

Dismissing coronavirus based on flu statistics puts families and communities at risk.
Editorial
March 13, 2020

The gun debate is on again in St. Paul

Minnesota would benefit from new laws that bolster public safety while protecting rights.
Editorial
March 12, 2020
Gov. Tim Walz displays his supplemental budget, which is scaled back due to the unexpected demand for spending on the coronavirus response.

It's the right time for state budget austerity, caution

Walz responsibly shelves ambitious plans in the face of pandemic and economic flux.
Editorial
March 11, 2020

The worthy goal is to keep citizens and cops safer

Minnesota panel has kick-started a critical discussion on officer-involved shootings statewide.
Editorial
March 10, 2020

A regrettable strike keeps 37,000 students out of school in St. Paul

The district and its teachers end talks after months of negotiations.
Editorial
March 10, 2020

Minneapolis Kmart buyout: A fix for an urban design mistake — finally

Four decades after closing Nicollet Avenue for the store, the city has a new, smarter plan.
Editorial
March 9, 2020

Worsening global crisis requires a global response

Strong leadership is needed to address health, economic and governance challenges.
Editorial
March 7, 2020
Minnesota Dept. of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm addresses the media about the state's first confirmed case of Coronavirus Friday, March 6, 2020 at

Virus will test Minnesota's strong public health system

Thankfully, an army of skilled professionals is experienced in containing disease.
Editorial
March 6, 2020

It's an especially ill-advised time to target health coverage

Third court case attempting to overturn ACA will go before high court.
Editorial
March 6, 2020

A deal, but no peace yet, in Afghanistan

America and the Taliban are both motivated to withdraw U.S. troops.
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