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Health task force should tackle a key question: the future of U-Fairview partnership
State's new health care education task force should weigh future of Fairview-University of Minnesota partnership.
Dysfunction rules at Minneapolis City Hall
Public safety is at risk because the City Council can't settle on a new headquarters for Third Precinct police.
Participation needed in cybersecurity plan
Public entities operating in Minnesota should opt in to new state effort intended to protect private data and information.
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A real-world cost of spending stalemate
Critical funding for community health centers, which provide primary care to underserved rural and urban locations, is caught up in the congressional standoff that could cause a government shutdown.
Bipartisanship isn't dead in Minnesota
Recently released report from Majority in the Middle suggests cooperation more common than thought.
Creative solutions can ease teacher shortage
Some districts were ready to meet the challenge, in part by hiring foreign-born educators.
An ambitious push to help small farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Minnesota to promote a far-reaching plan to diversify food production, revitalize rural regions and fight climate change.
Marijuana ruling is a win for civil liberties
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that weed odor alone doesn't justify car searches.
Books for Africa's story of hope
The Minnesota-based organization marks 35 years of delivering 59 million books across the continent.
Carver County Library Board upholds reader freedom
The Board deserves kudos for not caving to those who believe the entire public — adults included — should be beholden to their expectations for their children.
Close gap in facilities for state's vets
U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad has identified a troubling lack of needed services in southern Minnesota. Opening a new Vet Center in Mankato is a solution.
A promising choice for public safety chief
Todd Barnette has valuable experience as a public defender, prosecutor and judge.
A free, easy step to fight COVID's spread
Free at-home tests are available while supplies last. Ordering them before you need them is the responsible thing to do.
Schools still need family income data
The state's new free meals haven't changed that. Other federal allocations still ride on that information.
2040 is coming …
… even though the Minneapolis comprehensive plan for that year has hit legal obstacles. Work it out.
Medicare's new drug price negotiation authority uses business savvy to drive down costs
It's a textbook example of market-driven health reform. A cautious rollout is appropriate, however, to monitor unintended consequences.
MPCA has a bold plan for metro waste
Citizens can offer the state Pollution Control Agency their thoughts on the 20-year plan before Sept. 17.
Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley should recant claims against Mayor Jacob Frey
Her allegations of abuse of power — so far offered without evidence — were irresponsible.