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Olson: A debut: ‘Cheers and Jeers’ ripped from the headlines

My thoughts on events of the week — both big news and beyond.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
February 20, 2025
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Johnson: Keep violence prevention on task in Minneapolis

There’s been some management difficulty, but progress on that front is being made.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
February 19, 2025
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Olson: Walz has a chance to refocus and reset

Upon his return from a trade mission, the governor can turn his attention to a Minnesota agenda.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
February 18, 2025
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Burcum: Flooded dental clinic needs donors, state support

The Scenic Rivers nonprofit dental clinic in Cook, Minn., is still struggling to replace equipment lost or damaged in last summer’s flood.
AuthoredJill Burcum
February 15, 2025
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Olson: Sen. Smith does Minnesota right in Senate and retirement

The Democrat’s retirement announcement clears the way for campaigns to get going.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
February 13, 2025
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Burcum: Seek savings from insurers, not medical research

There’s a literal roadmap for finding $83 billion in annual savings from Medicare Advantage. So why are Trump and Musk going after scientists for $4 billion in cuts?
AuthoredJill Burcum
February 13, 2025
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Rash: Protect consumers by preserving the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession, shouldn’t be dismantled.
AuthoredJohn Rash
February 12, 2025
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Olson: Please allow me to introduce myself and start sharing opinions

Longtime news reporter Rochelle Olson makes her editorial debut. She will focus on politics and government at the Capitol and beyond.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
February 11, 2025
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Johnson: Good reasons to preserve the federal Dept. of Education

Eliminating the Dept. of Education would jeopardize equal access, quality standards and national educational progress.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
February 10, 2025
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Burcum: Healthier kids, less red tape

Innovative reform ensures state’s littlest, neediest kids don’t lose access to medical care during key developmental years. It’s also reducing clinics’ administrative burden.
AuthoredJill Burcum
February 7, 2025
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Morris: Get to work

Minnesota House lawmakers should use the current occasion to ask themselves why faith in government is often shaken or deeply discounted.
AuthoredPhil Morris
February 6, 2025
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Johnson: Can your 4th-grader read this headline?

America must drill down on proven reading, math instruction to boost alarming test scores.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
February 5, 2025
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