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Editorial
December 21, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with reporters as he visited the White House on Dec. 11, 2020. Pompeo was the first member of the Trump administr

U.S. must respond strongly to massive cyberattack

Once again, Trump is ignoring Russia while too many in Congress stay quiet.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
December 19, 2020
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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.
Editorial
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."
Editorial
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.
Editorial
December 16, 2020
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Minnesota makes difficult choices as COVID cases mount

Hewing to continued disease control measures will help put kids back in classroom.
Editorial
December 15, 2020
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Compromise produced COVID aid deal

Members of both parties came together to help state's businesses and workers.
Editorial
December 14, 2020
President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber in 2018.

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.
Editorial
December 13, 2020
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'Build back better' must include the struggling but vital CDC

Critical agency needs reforms, revitalization after pandemic revealed vulnerabilities.
Editorial
December 12, 2020
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Mixed results from Minneapolis police budgeting

City Council got more control, but how will that help with reform and public safety?
Opinion
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.
Editorial
December 10, 2020
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin spoke at an event Wednesday in Wilmington, Del., at which President-elect Joe Biden announced him as secretary of defen

Austin an admirable Secretary of Defense nominee

Congress should grant a waiver for this worthy, barrier-breaking nomination.
Editorial
December 9, 2020
In this Monday, July 27, 2020 file photo, a nurse prepares a syringe during a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institut

Don't look to Facebook, social media for COVID-19 vaccine information

Questions are reasonable, but be sure to get answers from credible sources.
Editorial
December 8, 2020
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

False election claims erode U.S. credibility

Leadership on issues like Belarus is undermined by Trump's denigration of our democracy.
Editorial
December 7, 2020

Another challenge for strained school budgets

Even in pandemic, student families need to complete applications for subsidized meals.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
December 5, 2020

Some signs of hope on COVID-19 relief packages

Bipartisanship could lead to both federal and state aid for businesses, individuals.
Editorial
December 4, 2020

Minnesota has decent roads: True or false?

True, according to a new aggregate ranking — and others. Your mileage may vary.
Editorial
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.
Editorial
December 3, 2020
Coach P.J. Fleck walked the sideline during the Nov. 13 game against Iowa.

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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