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Editorials from newspapers around the state of Minnesota.

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Editorial: There’s more to a sidewalk than a place to tread

A simple test exists to determine the value of sidewalks in a city or neighborhood. Take a 30-minute walk in a place that has no sidewalks ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, April 11, 2016 9:42 am

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Editorial: Any laws about body cams must be fully vetted

Minnesota’s debate about police body-cameras played on last week, while the aftermath of the Jamar Clark police shooting played out in Minneapolis. As lawmakers approach ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, April 8, 2016 9:13 am

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by Editorial Roundup, Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:00 am

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Road funding inaction costs taxpayers money

Minnesota taxpayers are losing about $3.75 million a month because the Minnesota Legislature has not passed a comprehensive transportation bill. That’s the monthly inflationary cost ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 9:28 am

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Editorial: Cyber security for Minnesota is worth buying

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says it’s time for “Securing the State.” State government websites and computer systems are in need of upgrades, the Pioneer Press ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, April 4, 2016 9:41 am

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by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 9:43 am

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Editorial: Remember the partisanship on unemployment

It took a month for the Legislature to pass standard legislation extending unemployment benefits to laid off steelworkers when it should have taken a week. But ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, March 28, 2016 9:23 am

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Editorial: If Trump won’t quell violence, GOP must cut ties

Let’s get a few things straight. Hecklers, even protesters, are nothing new at political speeches. It’s nothing new to see groups with opposing views engage ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:11 am

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Editorial: It’s time to work together for a better Minnesota

We’re all in this together. That was Gov. Mark Dayton’s message Wednesday evening as he delivered his sixth State of the State address and outlined ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Thursday, March 17, 2016 9:19 am

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Editorial: Unemployed benefit, tax bills should be separate

Minnesota Democrat and Republican legislators tried to do the right thing on the first day of the session by passing extended unemployment benefits for laid ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, March 11, 2016 10:08 am

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Editorial: SCSU cutting 6 teams sad, needed

As painful as Wednesday’s announcement of more than $250,000 in budget cuts, including dropping six sports, is for St. Cloud State University’s coaches, athletes and ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:18 am

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Editorial: Dump caucuses for pres. primary

“Minnesota’s current caucus system is no way to elect a president,” GOP state Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington said in a statement issued just three ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 9:43 am

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Editorial: Lower revenue forecast should be sign of caution

A new state revenue forecast Friday splashed some chilly reality on hopes for big tax cuts and/or sizable new spending from the 2016 Minnesota Legislature. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, March 7, 2016 9:29 am

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Editorial: State surplus is one-time money

State lawmakers should return to the Minnesota Capitol next week with sharp pencils and firm resolve to resist spending that adds obligations to the budget. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:32 am

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Decline of Minn. native animal a big concern

We would miss the moose if they disappear. Recent counts of moose in northeast Minnesota have confirmed the mascot of the north is in trouble. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Monday, February 29, 2016 9:32 am

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