opinion exchange
What's Trump's case for a second term? He struggles to answer
One could argue that he's already accomplished his goals and has none further.
Timing of NFL team's name review tells real story
The biggest lesson is the power of money.
When all the heroes have fallen: Lessons from Germany
We had the statues removed and streets renamed as the national story evolved.
Supreme Court backs Trump on birth control policy
It's legal, but that doesn't mean public health is well-served.
Hamilton, and 'Hamilton,' reexamined anew
The musical's movie debut on Disney Plus reminds us that history is dynamic, not static, so "who tells your story" changes in context with what's happening today, too.
Kenwood homeless encampment is not what it seems
My first thoughts of the small scattering of tents were wrong, and a short conversation reminded me that we're all in this together.
Kansas City's Super Bowl winners need a new nickname
NFL team should heed what's happening in Washington and Cleveland.
School reopening is not a one-size-fits-all affair
Some districts don't have the broadband access needed to make a hybrid learning model effective. Each school district should be allowed to make its own call.
Counterpoint: Big political money is behind challenges to Omar
Those glossy adds were paid for, in part, by donors who support Trump.
Editorial counterpoint: Mail-in voting would undermine election integrity
The risk for ballot harvesting is high and we can't let that happen.
Betsy Hodges: As mayor of Minneapolis, I saw how white liberals block change
Even now, there's a danger that the sidestepping will continue.
Peter Hutchinson: A path to explore redesigning public safety begins at the Third Precinct
We could have a new approach ready to go by the end of the year.
The never-ending no-eviction order has made rental housing unsafe and unlivable
I get it — no one feels sorry for landlords. But when smoke, verbal abuse and increased COVID-19 risks are present, they need options.
Washington's NFL team may change its name — finally
Goal should be to find a nickname devoid of hurt, insult.
Don't shame businesses for taking government money
There is nothing wrong with opposing a policy in principle yet taking advantage of it in practice.
OK, assume Trump loses and won't leave …
He couldn't run the executive branch alone. But any Cabinet members who tried to help could face prison.
An Italian explorer Minnesota could love
Count Constantino Giacomo Beltrami searched for the source of the Mississippi River.
Try this new Rx for insulin cost
The one Minnesota chose was ineffective.
For transformative policing strategies — look abroad, Minneapolis
We can look to Europe for examples of reform.
International students get the boot, and it's not just their loss
They'll have to leave, Trump administration decides, if the only classes offered to them are online only.