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Editorials from newspapers around the state of Minnesota.

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Editorial: Minnesota lawmakers move to protect internet privacy

The GOP Congress last week passed a bill that repeals Federal Communications Commission rules that protect the privacy of computer browsing and opens the way ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, April 10, 2017 1:00 am

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Editorial: House must step up with state bonding bill

The Minnesota GOP Senate and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton, as well as the minority DFL caucus in the House, have all put forth bonding proposals ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 11:16 pm

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Editorial: Urgency needed on cost issues and coverage

Let’s hope Democrats don’t bask in their unexpected victory of the Republican House failure to repeal Obamacare. The plan needs repair, and a bipartisan effort ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, March 31, 2017 9:37 am

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Editorial: Setback shouldn’t be excuse to walk away from reform

Congressional Republicans’ first serious attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act suffered a crushing defeat Friday with the last-minute cancellation of a House ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:54 am

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Editorial: As roads continue to deteriorate, the Legislature must fix funding

A transportation funding bill should have been agreed to years ago. The delay has caused the cost of road projects to skyrocket. Take the case of ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, March 24, 2017 9:38 am

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Editorial: Don’t approve proposals that weaken gun control rules

Minnesota lawmakers should not approve proposals that would weaken gun control rules Once again, the fewer-gun-rules-the-better crowd proposes diluting Minnesota firearms regulations. And once again, ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:06 am

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Editorial: Be cautious with state’s $1.65B surplus

The good news is that the state budget surplus appears to be growing as it is estimated at $1.65 billion. The bad news is there ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:38 am

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Editorial: Immigrants are key to growth

Business groups are sounding the alarm over the need for reasoned immigration reform to provide the future success for outstate Minnesota. There may be no ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, March 6, 2017 9:33 am

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Editorial: Plan to boost pay for caregivers badly needed

One can judge a society by the way it takes care of its elderly and most vulnerable members. Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9:52 am

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Editorial: Waiting to fix infrastructure is dangerous

The continuing deterioration of America’s infrastructure was symbolized last week by the near failure of the nation’s tallest dam. Some 188,000 people were ordered to ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 10:07 am

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Editorial: Hunters, anglers paying enough

Hunters and anglers are an odd bunch. Think about it. Back in 2012, it was hunters, anglers and their various groups and associations across the ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, February 24, 2017 9:17 am

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Editorial: Fixes on broken licensing system moving forward

At last, the Legislature is moving toward fixing Minnesota’s confusing, overly complicated process to become a classroom teacher. Though some specifics are yet to be ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, February 13, 2017 9:52 am

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Editorial: Work together on state program for renewables

The agency that regulates the state’s energy industry as well as a renewable energy incentive program are facing challenges from the GOP-controlled Legislature. Controversial legislation ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, February 10, 2017 9:30 am

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Editorial: Immigrants key to Minnesota’s future prosperity

Restricting international immigration may be in vogue politically during these first days of the Trump administration. But economically, it’s a terrible idea for Minnesota — ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, February 3, 2017 9:43 am

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Editorial: Lawmaker pay pitch intriguing

As the 16 members of the state’s newly formed legislative pay council sat down to start their work this month, they were confronted with an ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 9:47 am

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