opinion
Allow more Minnesotans the 'public option' of MinnesotaCare
Few states have a successful public health insurance program to expand, but we do, and it's time.
'Human composting' should be legal
Minnesota lawmakers should legalize Natural Organic Reduction as an end-of-life alternative this session.
Editorial cartoon: The Russian election
Readers Write: Uber and Lyft, 2024 election, Israel/Hamas, Park Point in Duluth
Ridesharing is a key part of our transit system. Save it.
Minnesota has a growing trash problem
Our legislative solution is the packaging waste and cost reduction act.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
John Rash
The global impact from local human-rights activism
New U exhibit explores how Minnesota-based organizations often have had a worldwide influence in the enduring struggle for human rights.
D.J. Tice
D.J. Tice: No room for debate — it's been a great career
A grateful farewell to readers, with parting worries for a beloved profession.
Editorial
Only one person can solve Duluth mystery
Find a fix for rideshare fail
'Human composting' should be legal
Protecting civilians should be Gaza 'red line'
Opinion Exchange
Grade inflation masks how poorly kids are doing in school
Minnesota has a growing trash problem
Allow more Minnesotans the 'public option' of MinnesotaCare
Debate over 'natural' food continues (to get the word wrong)
Letters
Readers Write: Minnesota Republican leaders on vaccine prioritization; University of Minnesota and alcohol
Readers Write: COVID deaths, death penalty, Enbridge Line 3, automation, the glass ceiling
Readers Write: Minneapolis police reform, the Chosin Few
Readers Write: GOP's Texas lawsuit, the Electoral College
More Stories
Grade inflation masks how poorly kids are doing in school
U.S. students aren't faring well vs. peers worldwide, in part because they're getting higher grades than deserved.
Counterpoint: Let us lose the judgment words imply
A recent essay warned us not to move away from common meanings. It's worth thinking about why we do.
Debate over 'natural' food continues (to get the word wrong)
People tend to forget humanity's longstanding practice of adapting resources to needs.
Get serious about immigration fixes
Secure the border and expand legal pathways for immigrants to come to the U.S. to work.
Brick and mortar in higher education needs attention, too
Minnesota's workforce depends on reversing diminished state investments.
Counterpoint: It's not Finland or bust: How Minnesota schools can evolve
The state should neither import nor reject the high-performing Finnish model. One philosophy in particular to embrace: recess.
Readers Write: TikTok, environment, East Phillips, Soo Line Community Garden
This app's risks are too great.