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Editorial
February 8
A Hyperloop tube is displayed during the first test of the propulsion system at the Hyperloop One Test and Safety site on May 11, 2016, in Las Vegas.

Let's mull a 'hyperloop' future

Minnesota could be first to embrace unproven technology with Twin Cities-Rochester project. And being first isn't always bad.
Editorial
February 7
Metro Transit is looking to make NexTrip, its service that provides real-time bus schedule information, more accurate.

A progress report from Metro Transit

Crime was up on buses and trains in 2023, but there also are some reasons for optimism.
Editorial
February 6
The all-too-familiar positive home COVID test.

Free COVID tests are still available

State and federal programs can get them to your house right away.
Editorial
February 6
Cathey Park of Cambridge, Massachusetts wears a cast for her broken wrist with "I Love Obamacare" written upon it prior to U.S. President Barack Obama

Protect ACA as enrollment grows

This is the time to strengthen the health care law, not resurrect shopworn promises to repeal it.
Editorial
February 5
This hall was damaged by fire inside the Center of the American Experiment's offices.

Think tank fire is a troubling twist

Alleged arson targeting the Center of the American Experiment and two other conservative entities may signal new level of intimidation.
Editorial
February 3
The mayor of Fosston, Minn., says the city is prepared to take back control of its hospital if Essentia Health follows through on plans to permanently

Worthy battle to keep hospital birth care

The fight in Fosston, Minn., to maintain labor and delivery at its hospital should spur rural communities facing similar closures to rally.
Editorial
February 2
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s home was the target recently of a “swatting” — the deceitful practice of calling out squads of heavily armed police to p

'Swatting' is a sad sign of our times

Incidents are bipartisan, dangerous and a waste of law enforcement resources.
Editorial
February 1
The Minneapolis City Hall with clock tower and Quest Building. Skyline

Be cautious with Mpls. labor board

It seems likely that new board will be created. If so, it must balance the interests of both workers and their employers.
Editorial
January 31
COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result. If you get such a result, consider participating in a research program through the Universit

Help scientists find COVID treatments

If you become ill, enroll in a research study to evaluate additional medications to treat those infected.
Editorial
January 31
Paxlovid consists of two medicines: nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets. The two medicines are taken together twice each day for five days.

Fast, no-cost access to COVID treatment

Minnesota's smart telehealth program speeds access to antiviral treatments like Paxlovid as COVID makes its rounds.
Editorial
January 30
In a photo provided by the White House, President Joe Biden receives the presidential daily briefing on Monday as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin liste

Respond cautiously to Iran-backed attacks

Biden should proceed carefully, but clearly, to lethal provocations from Tehran-supported groups.
Editorial
January 29
Second grade students talked among themselves on Jan. 10 at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori in Minneapolis, Minn. The school closed its door

Improve oversight of charter programs

More is needed to ensure schools are financially sound.
Editorial
January 27
Demonstrators made their way down Hennepin Avenue demonstrating support for Palestinians in Gaza on the day of a visit to Minnesota by President Joe B

Mpls. resolution on Gaza deserves a veto

The highly divisive issue warranted the pursuit of common ground. Maybe it's not too late.
Editorial
January 26
An electronic sign reads "REDUCE SPEED WATCH FOR SNOW AND ICE" as vehicles move along Interstate 40 on Jan. 17, 2018, in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Caution appropriate on funny road signs

Feds didn't ban clever electronic messages. But their recommendation to be cautious is warranted, given what is known and not known about road safety impact.
Editorial
January 25

Bill aims to put people before parking

Proposed state legislation would remove mandatory minimum parking requirements.
Editorial
January 24
Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips and his wife, Annalise, watched Republican candidate Nikki Haley speak on Tuesday following New Hampsh

How Nikki Haley, Dean Phillips can contribute

Although a Biden-Trump rematch looks inevitable, democracy benefits from more substantive debate.
Editorial
January 23
A parked car from Evie, an all-electric carshare service, next to an EV charging station near Union Depot in St. Paul.

Expand state's EV charging network

"Range anxiety" is a legitimate concern that can only be relieved by adequate infrastructure.
Editorial
January 22
A police car waits on campus at the University of Minnesota after receiving deadly threats by a man saying he was going to target the U on Thursday, J

A positive spin on policing?

It's important not to overlook the profession's successes, even while acknowledging its complexity.
Editorial
January 20
Passengers disembark at the Lake Street Midtown light rail station on Jan. 5 in Minneapolis.

Metro Transit steps up fare checks

Metro Transit deserves credit for trying to bring order to a light-rail system in need of a public trust boost.
Editorial
January 19
A long COVID patient in Burr Ridge, Ill., receives physical therapy for some of her symptoms on Oct. 6, 2021.

Follow up, funding critical on long COVID

Congressional hearing highlighted the need for more research into the little understood condition.
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