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Johnson: Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future verdict is a start

Far more vigorous state oversight is needed to ensure that future criminals are deterred from stealing funds intended for the vulnerable.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
March 25, 2025

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Tice: Two Minnesota literary giants demonstrated what can’t happen here, and what can

Revisiting the cultural criticism of F. Scott Fitzgerald, who’s getting press on the “Gatsby” centennial, and Sinclair Lewis, who’s not.
AuthoredD.J. Tice
March 25, 2025

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Burcum: Social Security changes will go ‘very very badly’

A commendably blunt Sen. Amy Klobuchar sounds the alarm about staff reductions and changes impacting Social Security enrollment.
AuthoredJill Burcum
March 24, 2025

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Burcum: A Minnesota second opinion on measles

As an outbreak centered in Texas continues, Dr. Beth Thielen, a pediatric infectious disease physician, weighs in on the risks and addresses alternative treatments.
AuthoredJill Burcum
March 23, 2025

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Brown: Entrepreneur aims to help Iron Range add value at home

Breaking tradition to grow manufacturing in rural Minnesota.
AuthoredAaron Brown
March 22, 2025

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Rash: Metro Transit hopes new Gold Line gleams

The 10-mile and eventually 16-stop bus rapid transit line connects St. Paul to four east suburbs.
AuthoredJohn Rash
March 21, 2025

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Olson: With ‘Trump derangement’ and Eichorn arrest, it’s the Minnesota Senate’s turn for chaos

A weekly roundup of reactions to events, notable or not.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
March 20, 2025

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Olson: Wisconsin’s big dollar Supreme Court elections could come here

Minnesota’s election system keeps the money out — for now.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
March 19, 2025

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Brown: Iron Rangers drop gloves over U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, but region needs a win, not just a fight

Places like Eveleth need to win, not just skate for the status quo.
AuthoredAaron Brown
March 18, 2025

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Rash: Lenten prayers for Pope Francis

Experts assess his historic papacy, while Francis continues to offer up his own intercessory prayers.
AuthoredJohn Rash
March 17, 2025

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Should state pay for newly required insurance benefits?

Bipartisan bill targets popular coverage expansions that drive up health insurance costs.
AuthoredJill Burcum
March 15, 2025

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Johnson: Defend free speech, student and educator rights at colleges and universities

Trump administration policies have led many school leaders to self-censor by creating policies that limit free speech.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
March 14, 2025
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