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opinion

Scoring Minnesota on COVID management

Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Gov. Tim Walz during a news conference in November 2021 to discuss the state’s efforts to expand hospi

The state compares favorably when looking at key metrics, and often bests its bordering states.

The 'primary' cause of our political fevers

A voter leaves after casting her ballot at First Congregation Church during Minnesota’s first presidential primary in decades on March 3, 2020 in Mi

Our system almost requires parties to cater to the extremists, and until that's reformed, democracy will continue to falter.

Editorial cartoon: John Darkow on the UFO hearings

Editorial cartoon: John Darkow on the UFO hearings


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

The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

Better dealmaking at the Capitol

Building momentum on affordable housing
More accountability for Floyd's death
Finland, Sweden would boost NATO

Opinion Exchange

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears via remote during the opening ceremony of the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern Fran

Ukraine needs arms — and hearts and minds, too

Monopoly and protectionism: a formula for hungry babies
True leaders practice the art of persuasion
Just in from space ...

Letters


More Stories

Peering into the center of it all

There's still so much unknown about black holes, but the more we discover, the closer we get to understanding our universe.


Readers Write: Politics and substance, policing and complaints, arbitration, mining, race and recognition mixups

Plenty of substance to stick to


Ukraine needs arms — and hearts and minds, too

As the war endures, so must support and attention from Americans and citizens of other countries.


Readers Write: School enrollment, abortion, gun violence, baby formula

For answers, ask.


Better dealmaking at the Capitol

Saving a chunk of surplus is prudent as the legislative session heads to the finish line.


Monopoly and protectionism: a formula for hungry babies

Consumers and taxpayers are paying for this shortage.


Editorial cartoon: Christopher Weyant on this year's grads


Fight hate with speech, not with censorship

However well-intended, suppression doesn't end well.


True leaders practice the art of persuasion

Others tweet out trash talk.


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