Community Voices
E-cigs: Crackdown on e-cigarettes is well justified
The increasing us of e-cigarettes among youth is an epidemic that government health agencies need to aggressively tackle.
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Space Force the wrong approach to a genuine threat
The military’s space operations do require reform and resources, but they don’t need a new, built-from-scratch bureaucracy to get the job done.
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Economy: Trump’s bump has been blip so far
President Donald Trump’s promises of economic gains have not yet panned out.
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Immigration: Separating families immoral, inhumane
The Trump administration took deliberate action to separate children from their parents in border crossing cases, creating trauma for families.
Community Voices
State budget: Invest in critical higher education
The Minnesota State university system provides the biggest bang for the buck on educating Minnesota’s workforce for the future.
Community Voices
Distracted driving: Ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving
Distracted drivers using cellphones have caused numerous fatalities in Minnesota. Passage of this common sense public safety bill should be a no-brainer.
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Elder abuse: State, Legislature must act quickly for safety
Minnesota’s system of pursuing elder abuse cases is so broken it threatens the safety of the elderly on a daily basis.
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Charlottesville: Trump ignores most hateful facts
President Trump’s credibility continues to crumble even among his own team with his implicit endorsement of white supremacy groups.
Community Voices
Broadband: Minnesota is still lagging
Broadband internet has become a critical tool for growing jobs and economic development in outstate Minnesota.
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Political shenanigans: Don’t waste taxpayer money on theatrics
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican legislative leaders are now embroiled in what could be a costly and trust-eroding legal battle.