Provide more, not less, transparency on school decisions
A decision by the Lakeville board highlights why openness should be a governing priority.
U.S.-Russia treaty on nukes provides critical security
Despite strained relations, Biden is right to move toward extension of New START pact.
Skepticism expected on Walz education plan
Governor's budget targets disparities, but would costly effort really make a difference?
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The long arm of repressive regimes
Report details the growing scourge of transnational attacks on dissidents.
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A citizen cared, and a child was found
Brooklyn Center woman reacted to Amber Alert after car and 1-year-old were taken.
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There's a growing appetite for post-COVID online learning
We've learned its shortcomings, but for some students virtual classrooms are a good choice.
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Fan attendance at the Super Bowl provides hope for the rest of 2021
As sports weigh more in-person attendance, lessons from the past year can be helpful.
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Fully fund police plan for upcoming Chauvin trial
DFLers, Republicans need to reach a compromise that helps prevent a repeat of 2020 riots.
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Scrutiny of meatpacking plants is critical after COVID outbreaks
Outbreaks were common, answers are needed from owners, workers.
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A second chance at 2021 health coverage
There's a new three-month window to sign up through MNsure.
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For greatest benefit, go bigger on stimulus
A bipartisan deal would be great, but economic growth would be curtailed without enough aid.
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Biden administration should renew the push to protect the BWCA
Stauber's bill would undermine conservation in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Biden is serious about 'Buy American'
Unlike the orders of his predecessor, Biden's have some teeth.
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Game on in slop stocks
Wild market activity raises worry, but there isn't yet cause for broad intervention.
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Emphasize pandemic recovery in building state budget
Walz and GOP face daunting task in helping Minnesota get beyond COVID.
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Minnesota puts the heat on vaccine providers
In addition to new data on shots given, Walz calls on them to move the process along more quickly.
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Biden erases Trump's damaging approach to racism
Former president's "patriotic education" was nothing more than propaganda.
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Keep the heat on Putin to free Alexei Navalny
The U.S. must speak out on the opposition leader's arrest and the protests it triggered.
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Minnesota must drill down further on vaccine rollout
Tech solutions are vital, but what can be done to help elderly who live independently?
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Boost global education
Global Minnesota symposium comes amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Finally, a priority: immigration reform
Biden sends an early signal that it's time to provide a sensible path to citizenship.
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Back for another debate: Rent control
It's a long-panned idea. Is it different this time? Voters in Minneapolis may be asked to judge.
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A Minneapolis police plan that failed at liftoff
It's troubling that plan to add outside officers was funded late last year but never materialized.
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