EDITORIALS
Editorial: Feds get 'social'
Are you on Facebook yet? Or Twitter, or some another social networking site? Everyone’s doing it — even the federal government.By Daily Globe , March 18, 2010
As others see it: Health care innovation pushes on
Amidst the trepidation taxpayers seem to have with regard to health care reform at the state and federal level, there’s a quietly developing movement to make health care more efficient and effective.By The Free Press of Mankato , March 17, 2010
Editorial: Taking time for Sunshine Week
After seemingly endless cloud cover, fog and flat-out dreariness, it’s finally time for Sunshine Week.By Daily Globe , March 16, 2010
As others see it: Bipartisanship, at last
The most contentious election in Minnesota in nearly a half-century has produced a bipartisan consensus, of all things.By St. Paul Pioneer Press , March 15, 2010
Editorial: Vote helps keep small towns viable
It’s no secret communities across Minnesota are struggling to make ends meet, while the State of Minnesota also faces difficult fiscal decisions in the wake of its massive budget deficit.By Daily Globe , March 12, 2010
As others see it: Fire-safety fund raid is bad idea
Minnesota firefighters are crying foul at one of Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s proposed budget balance moves — a government switch-a-roo.By West Central Tribune , March 11, 2010
Editorial: Don't forget to fill out Census
As America gets ready to participate in the 2010 Census, there’s controversy emerging on a variety of fronts.By Daily Globe , March 10, 2010
As others see it: Counties need a new system
If you own a car, appliance or any other costly item, then you’re at least vaguely familiar with the concept of entropy — namely, the scientific principle that describes the tendency for systems to go from a state of high organization to a state of low organization.By Post-Bulletin of Rochester , March 09, 2010
As Others See It: School-year start
It’s been one of the great Minnesota debates: Ma and Pa resorts vs. schools. In the 1980s, during an economic downturn, the Legislature passed a law forbidding schools from starting classes before Labor Day.By Free Press of Mankato , March 08, 2010
As others see it: Take new texting law further
An Iowa law banning texting while driving is closer to becoming a reality.By Mason City Globe Gazette , March 05, 2010
Editorial: There's still time to regroup 
To say this session of the Minnesota Legislature is off to a poor start would be an understatement.
By Daily Globe , March 04, 2010
As others see it: Stimulus hypocrisy
Americans tend to forgive politicians for most transgressions, but hypocrisy is a deal-breaker
By The Forum , March 03, 2010
Editorial: Time to end nuclear ban
Since 1994, a ban on construction of new nuclear power plants in Minnesota has been in place.
It’s been 16 years now, and we think it’s time that ban be lifted.
By Daily Globe , March 02, 2010
As others see it: County proposals are a good starting point
Minnesota counties have a challenge for the state of Minnesota — it is a time for a change.
By West Central Tribune , March 01, 2010
As others see it: Talk cheap in sex-offender debate
Here’s a radical idea for Minnesota lawmakers concerned about the unsustainable costs of the state’s sex-offender program. Instead of complaining about it, do something about it.
By Star Tribune , February 26, 2010
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1945: Is Your License Valid?
Old licenses weren't valid since 1944, reported this 1945 Daily Globe editorial warning people to update their drivers licenses.
"This permi
1945: Salvage Need Is Real
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1945: Americans in German POW Camps Attend Classes
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1945: Germany to Pay for Nazi Crimes
This 1945 editorial cartoon shows Germany having to pay for Nazism's atrocities. And in 1945, few knew quite the extent of said atrocities, either..
1935: Nobles County is a Sure Fire Agricultural Territory
This 1935 editorial stated confidently that Nobles county is "without a superior as a sure-fire agricultural territory."
1935: Worthington Outgrowing Its Electrical Capacity
Worthington was outgrowing its electrical capacity in 1935. If they could see us now!
1935: War and Why Peace Is So Darn Hard
"There is no point in throwing in a winning hand, if the other fellows in the game refuse to toss in their cards and call for a new deal,"
1945: UnAmericanism and the American Legion
The following editorial, entitled "Un-Americanism" was published in the Daily Globe in February 1945. The membership of the Hood River, Ore., American Legion post has rejected the recommendation of the national commander, Edward Scheiberling, that it restore the names of Japanese-American
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Feb 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM | Reprint
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