Our Best Shot: Communities of color face unique vaccination fears
But a number of welcome initiatives are underway to address hesitancy.
Vaccine equity is a life-or-death issue in Minnesota
High-risk groups must not be left behind as vaccine eligibility expands.
With Alliance of Alliances, Twin Cities Black leaders focus on lasting change
This is a promising effort to address disparities that plague Minnesota.
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Curbing thefts of catalytic converters
St. Paul police clinic to mark the devices is smart public service.
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Sports has a place in politics
We should welcome the weight it throws around, even if imperfectly, on issues like voter rights.
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U.S. Capitol needs stronger police force
Last week's attack, just two months after Jan. 6 invasion, is another tragedy.
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Difficult diplomacy ahead regarding Iran
Re-entering the nuclear deal won't be easy, but Biden is right to give it a try.
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Emergency powers strengthened Minnesota
Resolve differences with good-faith negotiations, not Wisconsin-style court fights.
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Our Best Shot: Addressing hesitations about the coronavirus vaccines
An occasional series from the Star Tribune Editorial Board.
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Minnesota needs stronger sexual assault laws
Minnesota Supreme Court decision highlights a flaw in an existing statue.
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Cameras build trust in Chauvin trial
Livestreaming is providing historic transparency in a Minnesota courtroom.
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Extend health care for new Minnesota moms
A year of coverage instead of 60 days would help address the maternal health crisis.
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It's time to reform or end the filibuster
Rather than driving bipartisanship, it's too often used by the minority to block the majority.
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Our Best Shot: The big risk is in not getting vaccinated
Side effects are generally minor. COVID-19 poses the greater danger. First in an occasional series of editorials addressing hesitations about the vaccines.
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Israeli impasse imperils progress
Fourth electoral stalemate in about two years may mean a fifth election is imminent.
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Twins games and the cord-cutter's quandary
Baseball livestreams won't be readily seen this season. Here's why, and where it might lead.
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Making up for lost learning in Minnesota
Legislature should move quickly to fund needed after-school and summer programs.
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Immigrants boost Minnesota's economy
They work, spend money, pay taxes and help fill demographic gaps, chamber finds.
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Fund robust research into U.S. gun violence
America is playing catch-up because of a long drought in federal support for CDC and NIH.
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Asian Americans need nation's support
They faced discrimination and hate long before the coronavirus made them targets.
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Finding new solutions for racial health gaps
With help from Blue Cross, the U will be at forefront in addressing troubling health disparities.
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Downtown recovery isn't a sure thing post-pandemic
Minneapolis faces a critical juncture as workplaces change and public safety remains a challenge.
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A humanitarian storm at the border
Blame Biden, the criticism goes. Yes, partly, but the surge of migrants has many causes.
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