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Editorial
May 22, 2022
A woman shows her insulin kit on Jan. 17, 2020, in St. Paul.

Build on insulin affordability reform

Rep. Angie Craig's legislation isn't a panacea, but it's an important step forward.
Editorial
May 21, 2022
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Gov. Tim Walz during a news conference in November 2021 to discuss the state’s efforts to expand hospi

Scoring Minnesota on COVID management

The state compares favorably when looking at key metrics, and often bests its bordering states.
Editorial
May 20, 2022
Minnesota Capitol

Better dealmaking at the Capitol

Saving a chunk of surplus is prudent as the legislative session heads to the finish line.
Editorial
May 19, 2022
Steve Hoeppner, left, and Kevin Gronseth, volunteers at Catholic Charities, put sheets on beds in Minneapolis on Monday.

Building momentum on affordable housing

Several new Twin Cities efforts will help meeting a growing need.
Editorial
May 18, 2022
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, right, entered the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in June 2020 with attorney Earl Gray.

More accountability for Floyd's death

Healing and building a better Minneapolis police culture should follow ex-officer Thomas Lane's guilty plea.
Editorial
May 17, 2022
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, center, participates in a news conference with Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, left, and Sweden�

Finland, Sweden would boost NATO

Putin's catastrophic Ukraine miscalculation is likely to result in the kind of alliance expansion he sought to avoid.
Editorial
May 16, 2022
An investigator works at the scene of a shooting at a supermarket, in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 16.

Mass shootings cannot, need not be the nation's default

Guns, racism and complacency all play a role, and in each case there is a response.
Editorial
May 15, 2022

Vaccines during pregnancy? Here's reassurance.

New analysis of multiple studies strongly supports COVID shots during this crucial time.
Editorial
May 14, 2022
“If you don’t think we should be prosecuting people who commit violent crimes,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, “then say that. Defend it.”

Trusted leader joins anti-crime effort

Andy Luger has returned as U.S. attorney for Minnesota — with a critical new focus.
Editorial
May 13, 2022

Why some retirees are returning to work

There are myriad reasons, but boomers aren't the answer to nation's workforce needs.
Editorial
May 12, 2022
Protect data privacy — and students

Protect data privacy — and students

Proposed legislation would place new restrictions on tech companies and school districts.
Editorial
May 11, 2022
Think again on disinformation board

Think again on disinformation board

Homeland Security needs to reconsider how it can help U.S. address propaganda.
Editorial
May 10, 2022

A virtual era for state's court system

Pandemic-related online innovation deserves support and budget help at the State Capitol.
Editorial
May 9, 2022
Stay vigilant on virus

Stay vigilant on virus

Even as Americans begin to gather in larger groups, smart mitigation is needed.
Editorial
May 9, 2022
Russian servicemen march in the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, marking the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Putin hollows out Russia's 'Victory Day'

The Russian president equates Ukrainians with the Nazi evil they helped defeat.
Editorial
May 8, 2022
Giant rolls holding miles of fiber optic cable were stored at a construction yard in northern Minnesota in 2012 before being installed as a part of a

The 'oops' that made the internet

The immunity offered by Section 230 of the U.S. Code was meant to be supportive. It worked a bit too well.
Editorial
May 7, 2022
A demonstrator held up a sign at a rally Tuesday at U.S. Federal Courthouse Plaza in Minneapolis, following news of the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draf

Preparing for a post-Roe nation

The right to choose is well-protected in Minnesota — at least for now.
Editorial
May 6, 2022
How much for Minnesota schools?

How much for Minnesota schools?

State's divided Legislature is considering vastly different DFL, Republican plans.
Editorial
May 5, 2022
A stand of spruce, birch and aspen grows along the north shore of Lake Superior.

Ensure clean water for Minnesota's future

Proposed legislation to fund state study deserves support before it's too late.
Editorial
May 4, 2022
Los Alegres Bailadores performed traditional Mexican folkloric dance in the Cinco de Mayo parade in 2019 in St. Paul. The festival is one of many that

Don't cancel St. Paul's summer fun

Security costs can be balanced with the need for celebration.
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