opinion
Common ground scarce in divided states of America
We've been here before, but there's plenty of work to be done.
Rural vet shortage requires solutions
A Blue Earth, Minn., veterinarian tried to give away his practice. That didn't work, illustrating the need for state and federal remedies.
Mike Thompson: LGBTQ at the Supreme Court
Readers Write: Scott Jensen, World's Fair, vehicle killings, priest shortage
Is this the real Scott Jensen standing up?
Minnesota's future: State's welcoming tradition still unites us
We can be the gold standard for the nation in strengthening our communities by welcoming refugees.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
John Rash
U.S.-Israel political parallels (and perils)
New leaders in Jerusalem and Washington will contend with a bilateral relationship that's become more political than diplomatic.
John Rash
Political science — and science — help guide NATO
Bryan Wells, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's chief scientist, talks about the evolving role of science in the Western alliance.
Editorial
Diversity is still critical in higher education
Bad marks on the 'nation's report card'
The Supreme Court does right by tribes, kids and the law
Pregnant? You might qualify for disabled car tags
Opinion Exchange
U.S., Biden approval ratings on the rise — abroad, at least
Dreadful facts, debatable law doomed affirmative action
Editorial counterpoint: Northern Lights rail is a shiny illusion
Where does Minnesota go from here? Our question, your responses
Letters
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Diversity is still critical in higher education
Colleges and universities have to adapt to changing laws, U.S. demographics.
Readers Write: U.S. Supreme Court, Duluth, Taylor Swift
Questions and frustration
U.S., Biden approval ratings on the rise — abroad, at least
New Pew poll in 23 countries across continents shows increasing international support for America and its commander in chief.
Mike Thompson: Half-seriously now...
A collection of cartoons, memes and commentary from around the internet. This week's topic: the Supreme Court.
Dreadful facts, debatable law doomed affirmative action
And those things, the Supreme Court ruled, created the necessity of a new standard.
Conservative court revolution claims another victim
The Supreme Court's opinion eviscerated the diversity arguments that have become central to many universities' self-conception over the last few decades.
Readers Write: Affirmative action, Neil Gorsuch, smoke, car-free trips, burnout
Some Americans more equal than others