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Emmer's sour note on speech to Congress
Minnesota representative floats the idea of not inviting President Joe Biden to deliver another State of the Union address. But politics shouldn't interfere with tradition.
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Indictment message: Straw buyers beware
Woman who allegedly bought guns used in Burnsville shooting now faces accountability.
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Walz's budget asks are rightly modest
But more funding will be needed for greater Minnesota emergency medical services.
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'Human composting' should be legal
Minnesota lawmakers should legalize Natural Organic Reduction as an end-of-life alternative this session.
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Only one person can solve Duluth mystery
There's legitimate concern about what Kathy Cargill is up to on Park Point. Only she can provide answers.
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Find a fix for rideshare fail
If Minneapolis doesn't reconsider ordinance, the Legislature should step in.
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Protecting civilians should be Gaza 'red line'
A growing rift between U.S. and Israel over the war against Hamas.
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Rethink desire for St. Paul streetcar
Planners should give less expensive arterial bus-rapid transit consideration for W. 7th Street.
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No waiting line for vets' care
The landmark PACT Act, enacted in 2022, helps veterans exposed to burn pit toxins and other hazards. The VA is commendably accelerating the law's implementation to strengthen care.
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Balance found on cops in schools
Gov. Tim Walz should swiftly sign the bill, which was just passed by the Legislature.
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A cyber warning for health care
Attack on UnitedHealth Group-owned company has had a broad, harmful impact. Company has faced criticism from medical providers for its response. This is an opportunity to step up.
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Free journalists and back Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson admirably supports reporter Evan Gershkovich but is wrongly blocking military aid to stop Putin.
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An inside look at the fake elector scheme
Newly released documents in the Wisconsin case should clear up any Trump confusion.
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Hard lessons from Super Tuesday
Both presumptive presidential candidates have reasons to be concerned as vulnerabilities are revealed.
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Conscientious corporate leadership on reproductive health
Retailers merit praise for offering access to an over-the-counter birth control pill, itself a milestone, and for pursuing increased access to mifepristone.
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Why voting matters on Super Tuesday
The choices made in presidential primary in Minnesota and other states will say much about the November election.
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Start work now on ambulance plight
Lawmakers ought to heed a task force's urgent assessment of emergency response system's vital signs. Work should begin this session on solutions.
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Action: Time is right for public film board
Nonprofit approach has taken Minnesota state this far, but competition to attract TV and movie projects is intense.
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Save, don't spend, state surplus
Additional $3.7 billion likely will be needed to address a projected deficit in the next biennium.
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Embrace, don't restrict, use of IVF
This reproductive health care has helped many become parents. Ill-advised legislation supported by three Minnesota U.S. House members could jeopardize access.
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