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Editorial Roundup: New state law on natural landscaping in cities welcome

Why it matters: A new state law that bans cities from limiting managed natural landscapes is a boost for homeowners and declining pollinator populations. Increasingly ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: State funds help ease ‘boarding’ in ERs hospitals

“Boarding” patients in ERs and other hospital spaces because of a lack of available nursing home and mental health care beds has long been a ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 28, 2023 8:49 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Restrain the sharing of personal tax info.

Once again Big Tech appears to have made big gains of the backs of American consumers by grabbing their sensitive tax return information to develop ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: New voting laws good for voters, democracy

Why it matters: Making it easier to vote makes it easier for people to participate in our representative democracy. The divisiveness of today’s politics makes ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 21, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: State’s mental health parity needs policing

Why it matters: State regulators have determined that some insurance companies aren’t treating mental health ailments the same as physical ones. It’s well known that ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: RSV vaccines are coming

Starting this fall, Americans over 60 can get protection against this respiratory illness. In what health experts have described as a needed step forward in ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 14, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: High number of crashes for motorcyclists show a need for more training

Why it matters: The state is on track for another record number of motorcycle deaths, pointing to the need for more safety training. There have ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Minnesota teens get a head start on voting

Minnesota teens gained a much-needed incentive to engage in the electoral process when the Democracy for the People Act took effect June 1. Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, July 7, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Putin puts off inevitable

Why it matters: The failed Russian coup exposes the fundamental weakness of Vladimir Putin. Was it a drama or a farce that played out last ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Proposal for competition will preserve journalism

Why it matters: Monopolistic power of Google and Facebook has led to an uneven playing field in the news business. The Founding Fathers contemplated a ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, June 30, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Banning noncompete agreements was overdue

Why it matters: The Legislature’s move to ban noncompete agreements in Minnesota protects employees. The DFL-led Legislature’s move to ban noncompete agreements in Minnesota gives ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, June 23, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Minnesota is right to mark Juneteenth a holiday

On Monday Minnesota was the 26th state to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, making it a paid observance. Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Summer reading helps keep children on track

Why it matters: Kids’ reading skills can regress during school vacation. Summer reading programs offered through area libraries help kids retain or even gain skills. ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, June 16, 2023 8:49 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Democracy: Beware hate, fascism are on the rise

As we remember the sacrifices of D-Day, we should remember how hate and injustice can spread from very small places and impose horrific costs on ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Friday, June 9, 2023 8:50 pm

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Editorial Roundup: Parents must teach social medial safety

If you’re waiting for tech companies to do what’s best for your children, they might be fully grown before you see many protections put in ... Read more

by Editorial Roundup, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 8:50 pm

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