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Editorials from newspapers around the state of Minnesota.

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Editorial Roundup: Scary studies pile up on neonicotinoid pesticides

Neonicotinoids began dominating the agricultural market in the early 2000s, after being referred to as the “perfect” insecticide. Indeed, the compound made of synthetic nicotine, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Starting a small garden for pollinators a big help

Public awareness of the plight of pollinators and the need for creating habitat for them has steadily grown during the past decade. When the seemingly ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, September 9, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Gorbachev’s legacy remains uncertain

Mikhail Gorbachev took the helm of the Soviet Union in the mid 1980s knowing the communist state was in decay. He thought he could reform, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Drought: Water resources will require more care

This has been the summer of vanishing rivers and drying reservoirs. Germany has been forced to close much of the Rhine to commercial traffic, a ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, September 2, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Social media platforms facing more pressure

Social media platforms have for years faced congressional criticism for a variety of misdeeds, including failing to protect kids, misusing users’ personal data, doing nothing ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: The State Fair: Don’t miss it. Don’t even be late.

It aims to bring us back together as only it can. But take care out there. When Minnesotans talk about their feelings toward the State ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, August 26, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: More accessible hearing aids a welcome change

It took a while to listen to the message of advocates, but the federal government has finally approved a rule that allows an over-the-counter hearing ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: The high cost of the state’s alcohol abuse

Minnesota has a drinking problem. A recent study from the state Department of Health (MDH), published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, documents that ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, August 19, 2022 8:49 pm

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Editorial Roundup: U.S. mail: Troubles at post office need fixing

For perhaps the first time in its history, the U.S. Postal Service is becoming systematically unreliable. The time-honored institution built its reputation through snow, rain, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: There’s no excuse to threaten

Survey finds a shocking number of people think it’s OK to abuse public health staff over infection control measures. It is disturbing how many people ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, August 12, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Summer is not over and neither is water safety

As the days of summer speed by, squeezing in more time on the water is often the goal of Minnesotans who have the luxury of ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Be careful — speeding may ‘catch up with you’

Slow down. That’s the crucial message about the most basic safety measure in driving: controlling your speed. Not enough drivers are doing that. In fact, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, August 5, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Local government should remain politics free

School board and local city council elections have previously been an oasis of nonpartisan participation in community-level governing. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case anymore. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 29, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Bipartisanship GOP, DFL legislators had some success in efforts

The 2022 Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz can claim some significant successes when it comes to reaching compromise on important issues. Of course, the ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Minnesota economy doing well

The big drivers of Minnesota’s economy in June surpassed pre-pandemic levels of employment in a sign that the state is well on its way to ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 22, 2022 8:50 pm

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