Editorials

From The Associated Press On last in, first out rules again in Minn.: The school year has ended across the state. As students enjoy their summer of freedom, school districts...

Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in west central Minnesota, which is the unofficial start of the summer season. Many have headed for a weekend at the lake cabin or a...

State and local officials across west central Minnesota are taking the issue of aquatic invasive species seriously in 2012. Kandiyohi County officials and law enforce ment have said the era...

Jacob's Law is a signature away from becoming part of the law of the state of Minnesota. The bill passed both houses of the Legislature by wide margins and Gov.

Conservatives and liberals in the Minnesota Legislature are co-sponsoring a bill to address the growing concern of the employer practice of requiring social media account passwords from potential employees. This...

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Minnesotan Steve Sviggum needs to make a choice between his two jobs: University of Minnesota Regent or his position with the state Senate. Two legal opinions issued this week said...

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Minnesota got a fair deal Tuesday when the state's Special Redistricting Panel issued its order setting the new congressional and legislative districts. The Special Redistricting Panel was required for the...

Minnesota legislators should learn to do their jobs and not take the easy way out with constitutional amendments, such as a supermajority requirement of a three-fifth majority for tax increases...

It is the role of a newspaper editorial to criticize a local government entity and/or officials when something is done improperly or illegally.

The drive for a new Vikings stadium is nearing the goal line, but it is looking like a third-down and 15 situation in the fourth quarter. Gov. Mark Dayton announced...

Members of the greater Willmar community came together at two meetings Thursday for the purpose of "understanding the Somali culture." The Willmar organizers' intention was to promote a greater understanding...