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April 8, 2020
Iowa, Dakotas should join Minnesota in COVID-19 fight
A more cohesive approach to stay-home orders would help.
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April 8, 2020
3M's 166 million extra masks satisfy Trump
It's a step, but how it played out is an unsustainable way to meet production needs.
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April 7, 2020
Despite mixed messages, cover your face for safety if you go out
It can help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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April 6, 2020
Is hydroxychloroquine a 'game-changer?' We can hope.
But Trump should be cautious in touting an unproven drug.
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April 3, 2020
Stand up, be counted in the 2020 census
Minnesotans, Wisconsinites are leading the race, but there's a long way to go.
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April 3, 2020
Despite some temporary shortages, COVID-19 panic consumption will end
Despite some temporary issues, panic consumption should soon end.
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April 3, 2020
U.S.-China tension weakens pandemic response
Despite diplomatic spats, the global COVID-19 fight needs the two sides to work together.
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April 3, 2020
Cultural impacts of the coronavirus crisis
A framework for thinking about where we are.
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April 3, 2020
Oversight is needed on bailout bill
Trump signals he'll control what information new inspector provides to Congress.
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April 2, 2020
A sensible, family-friendly pivot on COVID-19 disclosure
State acts after Star Tribune spotlights lack of information about COVID-19 in care centers.
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April 1, 2020
Hear from a reassuring voice as pandemic spreads
Andy Slavitt's new podcast offers a smart new take on COVID-19.
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March 31, 2020
Helping Americans cope with economic shock
House should act quickly on the $2 trillion recovery package passed by the Senate.
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March 31, 2020
Support, patience needed as Minnesota relies on online learning
School districts were given two weeks to plan for the new COVID-19 challenge.
Editorial
March 30, 2020
Trump's time frame on COVID-19 social distancing turns more realistic
After mixed messages, he made the right call to extend guidelines.
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March 30, 2020
The world will miss the Summer Olympics
Tokyo, International Olympic Committee made correct, costly call to postpone the 2020 Games.
Editorial
March 29, 2020
Minnesota scientists offer hope on COVID-19
The U and Mayo are playing central roles in developing treatments for the deadly disease.
Editorial
March 27, 2020
Welcome bipartisan teamwork at the State Capitol
Minnesota aid package will fill in some of the gaps in the federal bailout.
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March 26, 2020
Stay at home to avoid the worst
Walz is trying to stay ahead of COVID-19.
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March 25, 2020
Senators sold the nation short with stock trading
Misleading the public about U.S. pandemic preparedness also was a black eye for senators.
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March 25, 2020
U.S. must come to the rescue of health providers
Defense Production Act would require industries to produce needed equipment, supplies.
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