Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Whistleblower
Your destination for righting wrongs, uncovering injustices big and small and holding people, companies and government accountable.
McMemo
All about politics with Dennis McGrath and others.
The Prez Fight
The presidential campaign is exciting again. YouTube debates, hanging chads, cliffhanger election nights. No wonder voter turnout is soaring to levels not seen since that wild 1968 election. And in September 2008 the fun comes to the Twin Cities, with the GOP convention in St. Paul.
The Big Question
This is a place where open-minded critical thinkers of all political persuasions encounter information and arguments that both support and challenge their preconceptions. The goal is not to eliminate differences but to narrow and clarify them. We begin with a bedrock agreement that the search for insight and clarity is important, serious - and fun.
We ask commenters to be civil and substantive and, if possible, good humored. We reserve the right to delete comments that disregard this request.
Roadguy
Roadguy is Jim Foti, a transportation geek who is fascinated with the ways that Minnesotans get around town. Join him for smart remarks, navigational nuggets and adventures in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Think Again
Katherine joined the Star Tribune as a metro columnist in March of 2005. In her column, she covers a broad range of topics reflecting her experiences and interests.
In this blog, she will address many of the same issues, albeit in quicker, less formal fashion, along with pointing readers to other sources of interesting online commentary and coverage.
Yesterday's news
Sample Minnesota's rich history, courtesy of a microfilm archive of newspaper articles, photos and ads dating back more than 130 years. Fresh items are posted two or three times a week.
From the Editors
The Star Tribune newspaper you read each morning, and the site you are reading right now, are the product of hundreds of decisions made every day by editors, reporters, designers and others here in the Twin Cities. In this blog, senior editors will write about how and why those decisions are made and provide a glimpse of where the Star Tribune is headed.
Access Vikings
Join Vikings beat writers Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad on a usually informative and often irreverent journey inside the Vikings. Just like the NFL, our Wise Guys go at it all year long.
Gopher Gold
All things Gophers sports, Big Ten and so much more.
Preps Insider
With more than 800 varsity teams playing fall sports in the metro area, only a fraction of their stories make it into print. Online, there's room to stretch, trade stories, ask questions -- and get the inside stories in real time. We're passionate about our beat. We're opinionated. And we want to hear from you.
Russo's Rants
Michael Russo has covered the NHL since 1995 and has more to say about it than generally fits into the newspaper. So he's been handed a platform to share timely information, offer thoughts on the league and feed a wide-ranging hockey-centric discussion with readers. Jump over the boards or drop the gloves, if you dare.
On the Wolves
Having missed the entire Kevin Garnett era, sports reporter Jerry Zgoda is back on the Timberwolves beat after reporting on everything from University of Minnesota athletics to all things outdoors.
Rand Ball
Sports writer Michael Rand started RandBall in December 2006 hoping to change the world and save the puppies. So far, he's only managed to use the word [redacted] a lot.
He welcomes your suggestions, news tips, links of pure genius and tasteless haikus at mrand@startribune.com, though he already knows he will regret that last part.
Twins Insider
La Velle E. Neal III has covered baseball for the Star Tribune since 1998 (the post-Knoblauch era). Born and raised in Chicago, he grew up following the White Sox and hating the Cubs, attended both the University of Illinois and Illinois-Chicago, and began his baseball writing career at the Kansas City Star (post-strike era). He also can be heard occasionally on KFAN radio, educating the hosts about all things baseball.
Around the majors
Joe Christensen, the Star Tribune's national baseball reporter, has covered the big leagues since 1998. A Faribault native, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Before working for the Star Tribune, he spent three years covering the Orioles for the Baltimore Sun. He also covered the Padres and Dodgers for newspapers in Southern California. He'll share his thoughts here on the Twins and all things baseball.
A fan's view from Section 220
In another millennium, Howard Sinker covered the Twins for the Star Tribune. Today, he is a commentator on baseball and other sports for Minnesota Public Radio's Midday program. He grew up rooting for the Cubs, back before it was trendy, has settled quite nicely into a season-ticket package in Section 220 of the Metrodome and owns two XM Radios. He'll provide an expert fan's perspective on what's happening on and off the field, as well as links to interesting and unusual baseball stuff on the web.
Escape Artists
Chris Welsch, Kerri Westenberg and Troy Melhus offer up a global discourse ranging from great finds close to home to adventures far afield. Share your road wisdom and rant about the roadblocks that get in the way of a great trip.
BodyTalk
Reporter Josephine Marcotty and the Star Tribune's health team post on the latest medical research and fads, invite experts to weigh in, and share insights into what makes Minnesota the quintessentially healthy place it is.
Greengirls
Greengirls Jaime Chismar, Connie Nelson, and Robyn Dochterman are dishin' the dirt from the backyard garden and beyond. Whether you're a greenthumb or greenhorn, they're eager to learn from your misshaps, mistakes -- and most importantly, your sweet successes -- all growing season long.
The Farm Report
Food writer and restaurant critic Rick Nelson purchased a Community Supported Agriculture crop share from Burning River Farm in Frederic, Wis. All growing season long, he'll post regular updates about the produce he receives and the new recipes he discovers.
Ward on Wine
Thirty years ago at a trattoria on the isle of Capri, Bill Ward had a lusty homemade red that rocked his world. Ever since this "so that's what wine's all about" moment, he has been seeking similar experiences, always aiming to approach wine with an innocent eye (and nose, and palate). Along the way, he's learned that wine need not be profound to be meaningful and memorable, that it is a simple pleasure, and at its best when shared with friends and other loved ones.
Ka-Blog!
This blog aims to put the "personal'' back in personal finance, the "me'' in money management, the "I'' in investing.
Patent Pending
Who will be the next Medtronic? What will be Minnesota's next breakthrough industry? Patent Pending will provide you the latest information and commentary on the people, companies, and trends driving innovation in Minnesota.
StylePoints
StylePoints is your one-stop shop for fashion from the runways of New York to the highways and byways of the Twin Cities. Trends, gossip, great clothes and maybe a few faux pas. Talk shopping here!
Cribsheet: A blog for new dads and moms
Cribsheet is a blog for Twin Cities dads and moms who are changing diapers and changing priorities. May and Kay are not experts, just new parents groggily making their way through each day right along with you.
From the Ground Up
"From the Ground Up" is an interactive journal tracking Jason Hammond and his family as they plan, design and build a unique modern contemporary home in the Twin Cities.
Technobabble
Randy A. Salas brings you new and noteworthy experiences among high-tech gadgets, games, DVDs, video and the Web.
Pop Life
From the 7th Street to the Xcel, Star Tribune music writers Chris Riemenschneider and Jon Bream share their concert notes, music gossip and observations on the local and national music scene.
Remote Island
Share your thoughts about television's top shows, get answers to puzzling questions, test your trivia knowledge and debate all things television with columnist Neal Justin, the Star Tribune's answer to Mr. Roarke.
MotorMouth
MotorMouth Kris Palmer, freelance auto writer and editor, blogs about vintage cars, the collectible auto scene and just about anything else that goes vroom.
The Dish with Cheri Moon
Star Tribune Pet Central is the premier local resource for information about living with and caring for pets. It's sole purpose is to celebrate the bond between people and their pets by bringing together the finest writers and experts to educate and entertain animal lovers throughout the Twin Cities.
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