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.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonJanuary 9, 2026
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.
AuthoredPhil Morris
AuthoredPhil MorrisJanuary 8, 2026
Rash: Venezuela events foreshadow a turbulent 2026
Maduro’s capture occurred amid an erosion of the rules-based international order.
AuthoredJohn Rash
AuthoredJohn RashJanuary 7, 2026
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.AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonJanuary 6, 2026
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.
AuthoredAaron Brown
AuthoredAaron BrownJanuary 5, 2026
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.
AuthoredJill Burcum
AuthoredJill BurcumJanuary 4, 2026
Olson: Top 10 political stories to watch for in 2026
A sneak peek at the issues sure to define the new year.AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonJanuary 3, 2026
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.AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonJanuary 2, 2026
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.
AuthoredLori Sturdevant
AuthoredLori SturdevantDecember 31, 2025
Morris: Minnesota’s fraud reckoning enters the influencer era
Nick Shirley’s viral video on X amplified outrage faster than verified facts could follow.AuthoredPhil Morris
AuthoredPhil MorrisDecember 31, 2025
Brown: Tragic death highlights security challenges at Minnesota hospitals
The Christmas Day incident reminds of the importance of security officers — and the risks they take to protect patients and medical staff.AuthoredAaron Brown
AuthoredAaron BrownDecember 30, 2025
Olson: Want new gun restrictions? Turn the suburbs blue.
Republicans continue to say no to new gun laws in Minnesota despite violence and months of anguish.AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonDecember 29, 2025
