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Editorial
November 12, 2020

Mpls. City Council should OK police chief's request for funding

Violent crime has spiked, and the department has to get more officers on the streets.
Editorial
November 11, 2020

A wary world watches U.S. election turmoil

Intransigence from Trump, GOP is "squandering" time needed to meet global challenges.
Editorial
November 10, 2020
FILE - This May 4, 2020, file photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizer's COVID-19 c

Vaccine news is promising but not a COVID 'cure'

Masking up, forgoing large gatherings is still key to controlling COVID's spread.
Editorial
November 10, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in The Villages, Fla., Oct. 23, 2020. ÒDonald Trump lies a lot. In fact, he lies so often that

Trump is recklessly blocking the transition

He has a right to pursue legal challenges, but the nation must be ready to move on.
Editorial
November 8, 2020

Carjacking on the rise in the Twin Cities

City must address worrisome trends and focus on prevention and enforcement.
Editorial
November 7, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to supporters early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Biden defeated President Donald T

Biden's unifying message, optimism won the presidency

Biden and Harris made history, and now they'll lead a country facing myriad challenges.
Editorial
November 6, 2020

Trump challenges the vote without evidence

Slow-motion count was not due to wrongdoing: The system worked the way it should.
Editorial
November 5, 2020

Minnesota needs to turn back 'dial' as COVID spreads

Stronger mitigation measures needed while hospitals reach ICU "red alert" case levels.
Editorial
November 4, 2020

As count continues, voter turnout is a winner

Biden leads while Trump mounts challenges in several states. It's still too close to call.
Editorial
November 4, 2020

A split in St. Paul

A statehouse divided must not result in legislative inaction.
Editorial
November 4, 2020
Observers make calls and check updates as the Detroit Department of Elections counts remaining absentee ballots in Detroit on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

Election update: Stay patient and let the count continue

The eventual winner of the presidency will lead a divided nation without a clear mandate.
Editorial
November 3, 2020
The idea was simple: a small, translucent pouch to store license and registration information on a motorist's dashboard - a product developed with Bla

'Not Reaching' pouch: Sadly, there's a need

The product is designed with Black motorists in mind.
Editorial
November 2, 2020

The day we affirm an American value

Even in a pandemic, Election Day offers Americans an opportunity to make their voices heard.
Editorial
November 1, 2020

Twin Cities recovery continues after May riots

Thanks to corporate, nonprofit and individual gifts, businesses are slowly rebuilding.
Editorial
October 31, 2020

Don't let COVID-19 hitchhike home from campus

Plan now to ensure COVID doesn't spread as college students return.
Editorial
October 30, 2020
Joe Biden, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, speaks in Gettysburg, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. (Hilary Swift/The New York Times)

Editorial Board endorsement: Biden can reunite, restart America

He'll return science to the White House and provide smart, steady leadership.
Editorial
October 30, 2020
"The person who wins the election should be the person to choose the next Supreme Court justice," Sen. Tina Smith said Monday. Above, she appeared at

U.S. Senate endorsement: Tina Smith best reflects Minnesota values

She's willing to work across the aisle on legislation that benefits state, nation.
Editorial
October 30, 2020
Democratic candidate for the first congressional district Dan Feehan.

After close loss in 2018, Dan Feehan focused on First District's needs

Decorated combat veteran has become an even stronger candidate since his first bid for office.
Editorial
October 30, 2020
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during news conference unveiling of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act on Capitol Hill in Wa

In Second District, Angie Craig has earned a return trip to Congress

First-term Democrat has focused on solving problems.
Editorial
October 30, 2020
Congressman Dean Phillips drove his campaign vehicle to Excelsior, Minnesota and campaigned with Rep. Kelly Morrison, DFL-Deephaven and Gretchen Piper

Third District's Dean Phillips deserves another term in Congress

He's taken a refreshingly bipartisan approach to Washington.
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