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.
Israel needs U.S. after attack by Iran
A unilateral response to the weekend drone and missile attack risks a much wider war.
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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.
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Make smart changes to Minnesota marijuana laws
Lawmakers should keep working on improvements to legislation legalizing cannabis.
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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.
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Move ahead with Third Precinct plan
Minneapolis City Council can aid healing by embracing new uses for fire-damaged police station.
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Japan is an ally U.S. can count on
A state visit by the prime minister reflects the tight ties between Tokyo and Washington.
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A season to build on for women's sports
Stars, including two of Minnesota's own, elevated the quality of play while serving as role models.
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End the 'zombie' Comstock Act
The 1873 law could be resurrected to target abortion access. It's time to repeal its rigid puritanical parameters on Americans' freedom of choice and speech.
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Eclipse, cicadas and ... army worms?
The natural world is always treating us to its wonders, as we're about to be reminded.
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No hostility to voting in Minnesota, please
Legislature should pass Voting Rights Act to counteract efforts to suppress participation.
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Get back on track with measles vaccination
Measles cases have already eclipsed the number reported for all of 2023. The good news: It's never too late to get a child vaccinated.
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Keep Uber and Lyft rolling in the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis rideshare driver pay ordinance was clearly a mistake with implications beyond the city. The City Council must revisit it.
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Trump's wrong about need for NATO
The transatlantic alliance, formed 75 years ago this week, is more essential than ever.
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Don't let red tape burden patients
Minnesota legislators are weighing commendable reforms to health insurance's prior authorization process. The targeted approach under consideration is sensible.
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Make a bigger push to improve grad rates
Minnesota's high schools need to keep working on attendance issues, struggling students.
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Legalize sports betting in Minnesota
Problem gambling is a concern, but there are benefits for the state.
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Create deterrent for copper wire theft
Legislation would make it more difficult for thieves to sell material stolen from public property.
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Pay EMS crews for all calls
Medicare has a "no transport" loophole. It doesn't reimburse for calls that don't transport a patient to a hospital. Fixing this is one solution to ease emergency responders' financial pressures.
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Moscow attack shows terrorism endures
And Putin's deflection to Ukraine reinforces the need for Western, U.S. resolve.
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Credibility on trial in trooper's case
Troubling questions are being raised about Hennepin County attorney's handling of key evidence.
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What's that degree going to be worth?
DEED tool can provide guidance for degree-seekers in Minnesota.
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