editorialroundup, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

Editorials from newspapers around the state of Minnesota.

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Editorial: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, December 23, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Speed and distractions are a deadly combination

The number of deaths in speeding-related crashes fell just slightly in 2022, the latest year data is available. But speeding is still a contributing factor ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, October 4, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: More work on pollinators needed by public, government

Helping pollinators is more important than ever. Bees and butterflies are vital for our own survival. Butterflies are important pollinators that help pollinate more than ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Roundabouts have been a big benefit to the area

There was more doubt than optimism, more ridicule than praise when the Minnesota Department of Transportation suggested in 2011 that a roundabout be built at ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Cell phones don’t belong in classrooms

With the rapid pace of new technologies, we sometimes forget to step back and see how it’s affecting society and if limits are sometimes needed. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, August 23, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial: Public needs to be warned if political ads are AI generated fakes

Elon Musk continues to destroy any semblance of objectivity and fair, open discussion on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter that he ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:43 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Insurance: A growing crisis of affordability

It is an astounding figure: According to the Insurance Information Institute, 12% of American homeowners today are without insurance coverage. It’s no real secret why ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 12, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: More work needed to curb turbulent weather

Minnesota this spring has endured record floods, which followed three years of drought and a variety of turbulent weather. Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 5, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial: Air quality alerts are a climate change alarm

The sky over Minnesota was the subject of fascination and frustration over the weekend. Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: FAFSA: Make the whole debacle end now

Administrations of any party are frequently blamed for things out of their control. That is not the case with the current student aid fiasco; it ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, May 10, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: The high price to pay when youth skip school

Too many Minnesota students are missing too much time in the classroom. Over 30% of the state’s students were chronically absent in 2021-22, the most ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: How the state can help people with medical debt

Walt Myers recently shared the financial difficulties he endured because of the $135,000 in medical bills he owed to cover his late wife’s breast cancer ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, February 23, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: A day to mourn losses, again, among those who protect and serve

A beautiful winter morning in the Twin Cities — a day made for churchgoing, sledding with kids and quiet walks in the bright sun — ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Trump talk of leaving NATO threatens many

“In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want” — ex-President Donald Trump, giving Russia an invitation to invade allies Those ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, February 16, 2024 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: It’s not worth dying to get there a little quicker

There are different ideas of why it happened, but for whatever reason there has been more speeding, aggressive and reckless driving during and after the ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:50 pm

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