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Editorial
April 24, 2020
COVID-19 signage at the employee entrance of JBS Pork in Worthington.

COVID-19 hits the nation's food supply

Infections and shutdowns at meat processing plants are a troubling sign of vulnerability.
Editorial
April 24, 2020
Dr. Ala Stanford administers a COVID-19 swab test on Wade Jeffries in the parking lot of Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Apri

Pandemic targets America's racial 'gaps'

It's disturbing but not surprising that more people of color are getting sick.
Editorial
April 24, 2020
Residents of Meridian Manor in Wayzata were evacuated in ambulances and vans April 18 after a coronavirus outbreak was detected.

Minnesota must protect its vulnerable senior care centers

A comprehensive battle plan is needed as cases and deaths increase among residents and others.
Editorial
April 23, 2020
Signs are appearing in yards to note that a 2020 high school graduate is in residence. This one was in Andover.

Minnesota's turn-the-dial approach brings welcome news for workers, but not schools

Public health is a priority, but the trade-offs are difficult statewide.
Editorial
April 22, 2020

End U.S. 'review' and restore funding to World Health Organization

The health organization is needed in the struggle to contain global pandemic.
Editorial
April 22, 2020

About those egg-layers that were exterminated

News about a chicken slaughter during a retail egg supply crunch raises questions but no easy alternatives.
Editorial
April 22, 2020
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis fist-bumped and shook hands with protesters from his RV during a "Liberate Minnesota" protest in St. Paul

'Liberate' protesters put others at risk

It's detestable that protesters have been provoked by the president and fringe groups.
Editorial
April 20, 2020

Early-ed programs are feeling the impact of COVID-19

Shutdown has left many hoping for financial help to survive pandemic.
Editorial
April 17, 2020
Gov. Tim Walz provided an update on the state's response to COVID-19 at a briefing April 8.

Why COVID-19 models add value

They're giving good guidance, even if the projections seem fickle or excessive.
Editorial
April 17, 2020
Danielle Hoppe, a customer service manager at a Cub Food in Mankato cleaned grocery baskets. Hoppe is full-time student paying for school with her job

Charting a course to get Minnesota back in business

State's advantages include leaders in business and government who share many goals.
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.
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