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Editorial
April 17, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at a press conference about coronavirus, in Berlin, Sunday, March 22, 2020. German authorities have issued a ba

Germany's exemplary COVID-19 response

Consensus-building leadership and a belief in science are a guide for the West.
Editorial
April 17, 2020

If U, Mayo testing gives Minnesota an edge in opening economy, let's take advantage

But more clarity is needed on COVID-19 testing expansion.
Editorial
April 15, 2020
Nicole Smith-Holt reacted from the gallery during the insulin affordability vote in the Minnesota House on Tuesday.

Inspiring teamwork on insulin bill's passage

A Minnesota mom's grief pushed state lawmakers to collaborate on price relief for the lifesaving drug.
Editorial
April 14, 2020

Trump's power grab will only hurt states

Governors need help, not threats, from White House.
Editorial
April 14, 2020
Light's in the downtown Minneapolis Hilton's windows spelled "hope" as the sun set Friday night. A statement from Hilton read - “These last few

As density debate heats up, keep some perspective

Urban life will change after the pandemic, but cities can still thrive.
Editorial
April 13, 2020
Masks for hospital workers sewn by Corrina Bakken, the Minnesota OperaÕs costume director, in Minneapolis, Minn., March 24, 2020. With overrun ho

Shortage of protective medical gear is a national disgrace

It's unconscionable that health care workers lack protective gear during a pandemic.
Editorial
April 10, 2020

Sharing COVID-19 data can save lives

Knowing where those who are infected are located can help protect first responders, others.
Editorial
April 10, 2020

First responders deserve new protections

First responders who get COVID-19 in Minnesota will receive workers' compensation.
Editorial
April 9, 2020
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz provided an update on the state's next steps to respond to COVID-19 during a news conference on April 8.

Stay-at-home strategy is working for Minnesota

The extension to May 4 is the right choice to keep the progress state has made vs. COVID-19.
Editorial
April 9, 2020

Sign up with the U to evaluate hydroxychloroquine

Research will evaluate potential COVID-19 drug lauded by Trump.
Editorial
April 8, 2020
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, left, updated media on the COVID-19 pandemic during a news conference March 18.

Iowa, Dakotas should join Minnesota in COVID-19 fight

A more cohesive approach to stay-home orders would help.
Editorial
April 8, 2020
3M headquarters in Maplewood, Minn. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1628821

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.
Editorial
April 7, 2020

Despite mixed messages, cover your face for safety if you go out

It can help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Editorial
April 6, 2020
A pharmacist shows a bottle of the drug hydroxychloroquine.

Is hydroxychloroquine a 'game-changer?' We can hope.

But Trump should be cautious in touting an unproven drug.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
April 3, 2020
A Target store in mid-March.

Despite some temporary shortages, COVID-19 panic consumption will end

Despite some temporary issues, panic consumption should soon end.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
April 3, 2020

Cultural impacts of the coronavirus crisis

A framework for thinking about where we are.
Editorial
April 3, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Washington,

Oversight is needed on bailout bill

Trump signals he'll control what information new inspector provides to Congress.
Editorial
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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