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The Free Press of Mankato

Others’ opinion: Klobuchar strikes right chord for future success

A hard-working, forthright, intelligent senator from the Midwest got just what she needed for national recognition in the presidential primary: People of an East Coast ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:29 am

Star Tribune

Others’ opinion: Commendable health care coalition will push to strengthen state vaccine laws

What will it take for Minnesota legislators to protect children from serious illness by strengthening the state’s school-aged vaccine requirements? Read more

by Tribune News Service, Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:11 am

Others' opinion

Klobuchar continues to defy the odds; can she keep her momentum?

Those who know much of anything about Minnesota’s own Amy Klobuchar, when our U.S. Senator announced she was seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, couldn’t help ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, February 14, 2020 2:34 am

The Mankato Free Press

Others’ opinion: Legislature: Solve bonding, insulin, gun violence issues

Insulin affordability. Gun violence. Small-town water treatment plants. Voter privacy. These are just a few of the critical issues the Minnesota Legislature should get serious about ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 5:00 am

The Mankato Free Press

Others’ opinion: Legislators need to get insulin bill quickly

When state lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday, they face the usual laundry list of pending legislation and the important task of putting together ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Saturday, February 8, 2020 3:36 am

Mila Koumpilova

U’s academic work with China chilled by federal concerns

Former executive director of The Hormel Institute, Dr. Zigang Dong leaves Institute amid federal investigation Read more

by Tribune News Service, Saturday, February 1, 2020 7:05 am

The Free Press of Mankato

Others’ opinion: Voter ID: Don’t waste valuable time on political football

Republicans in Minnesota released their apparent top priority at an appropriate time just before the Super Bowl. That’s because photo ID for voting legislation is ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:05 am

Mankato Free Press

Others’ opinion: Workforce Immigrants, refugees key to economic growth

The double whammy of Trump administration immigration policies and demographic changes is strangling job growth in Minnesota and the nation. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:50 am

Editorials

Others’ opinion: Achievement gap gets a glimmer of positive news

At a time when news about educational achievement gaps is mostly negative, it’s worth noting even a glimmer of positive change. Recent data from the ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Saturday, January 25, 2020 5:00 am

State, Nation and World

Others’ opinion: Trump is no ‘prophet’ on climate change

President Donald Trump rightly touted “America’s extraordinary prosperity” in his speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. But his history ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:04 am

Others' opinion

Nitrates: Soft solution to a serious problem

While state leaders have finally addressed the serious problem of nitrates in drinking water, the solutions seem soft and include loopholes that will likely leak ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 5:41 am

Others' opinion

Hunger: Children, families will be victims of food stamp changes

Trump administration changes to eligibility in food assistance programs coming this year will create more hunger everywhere. Read more

by Tribune News Service, Saturday, January 18, 2020 1:59 am

The Mankato Free Press

Others Opinion: Cheating when winning is all that matters

“If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying” — a quip that (probably) originated with stock-car legend Richard Petty — remains a core, and colorful, piece ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Friday, January 17, 2020 5:10 am

The Free Press of Mankato

Others’ opinion: Federal tobacco law needs state backup

President Donald Trump’s move to raise the federal sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21 was a welcome move, but Minnesota and other ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:37 am

Star Tribune

Beware: Your car’s technology is watching you

In recent years, automobiles, SUVs and pickup trucks have transformed from private transportation to private detectives. While you keep your eyes on the road, vehicles ... Read more

by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 5:17 am

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