Columnists

Brown: Trump’s child care funding freeze harms working people. Is anyone surprised?

Mistakes that allowed fraud merit correction, not destruction.

Aaron Brown

January 12, 2026

Columnists

Olson: Walz and other leaders just showed us who they are

And it was impressive, in some cases.

Rochelle Olson

January 11, 2026

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Finally, Minnesota gets a real winter

Plus: Hope Walz does her family and hometown proud, Pete Hegseth doesn’t — and more.

Rochelle Olson

January 9, 2026

Columnists

Morris: A death that did not have to happen

The response to a woman’s fatal encounter with ICE in Minneapolis will require discipline as well as resolve.

Phil Morris

January 8, 2026

Columnists

Rash: Venezuela events foreshadow a turbulent 2026

Maduro’s capture occurred amid an erosion of the rules-based international order.

John Rash

January 7, 2026

Columnists

Olson: Walz did the right thing

It’s not easy for anyone to step away from power, but the governor’s decision was a wise one.

Rochelle Olson

January 6, 2026

Columnists

Brown: High costs? Budget cuts? Even more reason to protect public libraries.

If they’re allowed to fail, don’t expect the private sector to step up.

Aaron Brown

January 5, 2026

Columnists

Burcum: Did outsourcing social services leave Minnesota vulnerable to fraud?

If we don’t scrutinize — and fix — systemic flaws, new bad actors will simply replace the old ones.

Jill Burcum

January 4, 2026

Columnists

Olson: Top 10 political stories to watch for in 2026

A sneak peek at the issues sure to define the new year.

Rochelle Olson

January 3, 2026

Columnists

Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: High school senior turns personal tragedy into action on mental health

Plus: Twin Cities immigration enforcement, Brainerd’s ice skating trail, the viral fraud video and more.

Rochelle Olson

January 2, 2026

Columnists

Opinion | Resolution of U/Fairview conflict is a job for Walz

His leadership is needed. It probably would be a good political move for him as well.

Lori Sturdevant

December 31, 2025

Columnists

Morris: Minnesota’s fraud reckoning enters the influencer era

Nick Shirley’s viral video on X amplified outrage faster than verified facts could follow.

Phil Morris

December 31, 2025