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December 21, 2020
U.S. must respond strongly to massive cyberattack
Once again, Trump is ignoring Russia while too many in Congress stay quiet.
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December 20, 2020
Here's what guns, COVID have in common
Effective measures needed to address the damage both can do are too often misunderstood.
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December 19, 2020
A painful look at Minnesota's deadliest outbreak
COVID has revealed cracks old and new in the state and nation's long-term care system.
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December 18, 2020
More clarity is needed on U's decision to cut sports
AD Mark Coyle missed another opportunity to explain the decision on "60 Minutes."
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December 17, 2020
Why Myon Burrell is a symbol of hope
He rightly became a free man after an independent review of his controversial conviction, sentence.
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December 16, 2020
Minnesota makes difficult choices as COVID cases mount
Hewing to continued disease control measures will help put kids back in classroom.
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December 15, 2020
Compromise produced COVID aid deal
Members of both parties came together to help state's businesses and workers.
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December 14, 2020
Profiles in fealty: MN GOP delegation fails to defend democracy
U.S. Reps. Emmer, Hagedorn, Stauber and Rep.-elect Fischbach are only loyal to Trump.
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December 13, 2020
'Build back better' must include the struggling but vital CDC
Critical agency needs reforms, revitalization after pandemic revealed vulnerabilities.
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December 12, 2020
Mixed results from Minneapolis police budgeting
City Council got more control, but how will that help with reform and public safety?
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December 11, 2020
Make a deal on state COVID-19 relief
It's not either-or. Small businesses and the unemployed need help to weather the storm.
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December 10, 2020
Austin an admirable Secretary of Defense nominee
Congress should grant a waiver for this worthy, barrier-breaking nomination.
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December 9, 2020
Don't look to Facebook, social media for COVID-19 vaccine information
Questions are reasonable, but be sure to get answers from credible sources.
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December 8, 2020
False election claims erode U.S. credibility
Leadership on issues like Belarus is undermined by Trump's denigration of our democracy.
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December 7, 2020
Another challenge for strained school budgets
Even in pandemic, student families need to complete applications for subsidized meals.
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December 6, 2020
How to help families of lost coronavirus caregivers
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of health care workers. A new fund aims to help their survivors.
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December 5, 2020
Some signs of hope on COVID-19 relief packages
Bipartisanship could lead to both federal and state aid for businesses, individuals.
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December 4, 2020
Minnesota has decent roads: True or false?
True, according to a new aggregate ranking — and others. Your mileage may vary.
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December 3, 2020
Fund the 'both-and' approach to Minneapolis policing
Cutting the size of the force won't boost public safety or strengthen community ties.
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December 3, 2020
It's time to shut down the Big Ten football season
Tests and "stringent medical protocols" haven't been enough to stop COVID outbreaks.
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