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April 16, 2023
Avivo Village in Minneapolis, which needs more funding.

Support homeless programs that work

State funding is needed to shore up these efforts.
Editorial
April 15, 2023

Find, fund compromise on public safety in Minnesota

Plan to fund local law enforcement should be included.
Editorial
April 14, 2023
An electric vehicle is plugged into a charger in Los Angeles.

Drive carefully toward EV future

Society must make the switch — properly.
Editorial
April 13, 2023
Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at Shiloh Temple in Minneapolis on April 5, next to members of Zaria McKeever’s family.

Walz, Ellison right to take over murder case from Mary Moriarty

The slaying of Zaria McKeever requires the full measure of justice.
Editorial
April 12, 2023
Ahmed Jamal gave the call to prayer from the Dar Al-Hijrah mosque’s roof in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in 2020.

Call to prayer is a call to inclusion

It's a treasured tradition among a significant share of the city's population and will be a welcome addition to the soundscape.
Editorial
April 11, 2023
People march through downtown Amarillo, Texas, on Feb. 11 to protest a lawsuit to ban the abortion drug mifepristone.

Voters must stay vigilant on abortion rights

Texas judge's ruling, however dubious, illustrates that this critical health care is under attack on multiple levels. Federal protections are vital.
Editorial
April 10, 2023
Remains of 13 U.S. service members killed during the evacuation of Kabul are transferred at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Aug. 29, 2021.

The buck stops with Biden on the Afghanistan withdrawal

Yes, the president inherited a mess in Afghanistan, but as commander in chief he's ultimately responsible.
Editorial
April 9, 2023

A crash course on speeding

Motives for speeding are unclear; results, tragically plain.
Editorial
April 8, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul

A taxing debate at the Capitol

Minnesotans should speak up as lawmakers consider $2 billion in tax, fee hikes.
Editorial
April 7, 2023
The overdose-reversal drug Narcan will be available without a prescription.

Welcome access for Narcan, a tool to thwart overdose deaths

Recent move to make Narcan nasal spray available over the counter will save lives as opioid overdose death toll rises.
Editorial
April 6, 2023
Handguns are displayed at a pawnshop in Auburn, Maine.

Attorney General Keith Ellison is right to appeal gun ruling

A federal judge says the state cannot restrict 18-year-olds from obtaining gun permits.
Editorial
April 5, 2023
A group gathers on the sidewalk in front of the governor’s residence to honor the memory of George Floyd and to call for action on May 25, 2022, in

For Gov. Walz, a little rent control would help

Few Minnesotans could afford the kind of rent the state will pay for the Walz family's temporary home.
Editorial
April 4, 2023
Joan Gabel shakes hands after being announced as the University of Pittsburgh’s 19th chancellor on April 3 in Pittsburgh.

A less-than-fond farewell to the University of Minnesota's Joan Gabel

The timing of U President Joan Gabel's departure exacerbates the challenges this vital institution faces. Gov. Tim Walz needs to wield his influence to help.
Editorial
April 3, 2023
President Joe Biden speaks during a Summit for Democracy on March 29 in Washington.

A democracy summit amid turbulent times

Biden is right to focus on democracy vs. autocracy, but the sovereignty argument may also resonate.
Editorial
April 3, 2023
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey celebrates after cutting down the net following the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa on S

This year's March Madness was a milestone moment for women's sports

Sunday's action more than lived up to the moniker as a showcase of talent and drama.
Editorial
April 2, 2023

A new era ahead for Minneapolis policing

A new citizen commission and an agreement with the state mark a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
Editorial
April 1, 2023
State Rep. Heather Edelson, DFL-Edina, is one of the authors — along with state Sen. Judy Seeberger, DFL-Afton — of legislation to set up a standa

State should pay for sex assault exams in Minnesota

It, not counties, should do so to remove any confusion.
Editorial
March 31, 2023
Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard his private plane in January. On Thursday, a grand jury in New York voted to indict Trump on

Follow facts, not rhetoric, in Trump case

Here's hoping the American people will show more restraint and trust in the system than some members of Congress.
Editorial
March 30, 2023
U.S. Bank Stadium was packed the rafters with fans during Super Bowl LII in 2018.

Sports support is a win for Minnesota

Investing public dollars in sports and events marketing generates economic benefits for the state.
Editorial
March 29, 2023
Xcel Energy Regional President Christopher B. Clark speaks to the media about a new leak at the nuclear power plant in Monticello on March 24.

Earlier notice needed in the Monticello nuclear power plant leak

The public deserved to know that tritium had spilled from nuclear plant and that the risks were low.
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