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As Capitol clock ticks, focus on priorities
Legislators shouldn't leave St. Paul without addressing key Minnesota issues.
Overcome objections, keep DEI on track
Leaders of Minnesota's largest school district, Anoka-Hennepin, should find common ground.
Kudos to St. Cloud's longtime mayor
Dave Kleis has built relationships and served the city well for nearly two decades.
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BWCA's future likely hinges on election
The reckless bill to rescind copper mining protections in the watershed that passed the U.S. House panders to foreign mine owners. Its fate now rests with voters.
Bolster safeguards after cyberattack
A basic oversight left UnitedHealth vulnerable to hackers. Congressional action is needed to protect sensitive medical data.
In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell
An evenhanded process is needed for dealing with legislator behavior.
State wisely mulls banning book bans
Legislation would require that key decisions be made by library professionals.
St. Thomas needs to work with neighbors
With hockey arena project looming, St. Paul university's growth is causing a parking controversy.
Kristi Noem's disturbing revelation
Killing a dog isn't normal, but the potential Republican VP candidate and South Dakota governor thinks it shows strength.
Strengthen firearm storage laws
A proposed expansion of Minnesota law would help prevent accidental deaths, and it could be enough to stop some suicides.
What's lost when newspapers die
Eight Minnesota papers will stop publishing this month in a blow to their communities.
Turn off cellphones in state's classrooms
Legislation that would require schools to have smartphone policies is a good foundation.
Taiwan policy must be a campaign issue
An expert panel will examine the U.S. approach to China on Thursday at the U.
Transparency leads to better government
Minnesota shouldn't change law mandating that public notices be published in newspapers.
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.