Candidates: The Democratic field is not too large
Most of the two dozen or so “major” candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination will fall away quickly.
Most of the two dozen or so “major” candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination will fall away quickly.
The increasing us of e-cigarettes among youth is an epidemic that government health agencies need to aggressively tackle.
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.
President Donald Trump’s promises of economic gains have not yet panned out.
The Trump administration took deliberate action to separate children from their parents in border crossing cases, creating trauma for families.
The Minnesota State university system provides the biggest bang for the buck on educating Minnesota’s workforce for the future.
Distracted drivers using cellphones have caused numerous fatalities in Minnesota. Passage of this common sense public safety bill should be a no-brainer.
Minnesota’s system of pursuing elder abuse cases is so broken it threatens the safety of the elderly on a daily basis.
President Trump’s credibility continues to crumble even among his own team with his implicit endorsement of white supremacy groups.
Broadband internet has become a critical tool for growing jobs and economic development in outstate Minnesota.
Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican legislative leaders are now embroiled in what could be a costly and trust-eroding legal battle.
Why it matters: A plan to limit premium increases will help people keep their health insurance.
Politics and wildlife management frequently conflict, and we suspect the decision by Gov. Mark Dayton to keep the Lake Mille Lacs walleye season open will backfire.
The appeals court ruling this week tossing the libel verdict in favor of Jesse Ventura was welcome.
Obama’s actions put teeth into current gun law and bolster the resources for more rigorous enforcement. They also create a fairer playing field for gun commerce.
A plan to restore pheasant habitat will help stem the drastic decline in pheasant numbers and improve the environment for everyone.
A federal judge has ruled Minnesota’s sex offender law is unconstitutional and he will act forcefully to change it if the Legislature does not.
A U.S. Supreme Court decision on housing discrimination was overshadowed but provided important protections.
The lack of a comprehensive compromise on transportation seems even more troublesome given all sides were agreeing on the major issue.
With the new evaluation systems in place, we can work toward ensuring our children have the best teachers possible even during hard times.
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By Mankato Free Press
Jan. 21, 2015