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Aid votes show Congress can still work

But it's unfortunate that four members of Minnesota's delegation failed to see the big picture.


Minnesota is losing the race on mental health care

A new state study concludes that reimbursement provided by medical programs hasn't kept pace with the cost of providing care. So it makes zero sense to let a cut passed in 2023 take effect.


Mpls. must investigate suspicious fires

Police Department staffing issues have led to a disturbingly low clearance rate for arson cases.


Be a major player in film and TV game

A dedicated film office under Explore Minnesota would make the state more competitive.


An urgent call for long-term care advocates

The ranks of "certified ombudsman volunteers" have thinned. Their work is vital in ensuring dignity, quality of life for residents in nursing homes, assisted living. Minnesotans should step up.


Minnesota tourism returns to form

The pandemic dip is over. No thanks to that odd winter, though.


Israel needs U.S. after attack by Iran

A unilateral response to the weekend drone and missile attack risks a much wider war.


Don't blow up HCMC's governance

Direct oversight of Hennepin County Medical Center by county commissioners isn't the solution to concerns voiced by nurses.


Make smart changes to Minnesota marijuana laws

Lawmakers should keep working on improvements to legislation legalizing cannabis.


Minnesota group rallies to stand with Ukraine

The state's congressional delegation should listen to Stand With Ukraine MN, not reckless rhetoric from representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene.