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November 25, 2015
Chair of the House Tax Committee Rep. Ann Lenczewski worked with members of the Tax Conference Committee to finalize the budget agreement. Friday, May

Ann Lenczewski's thoughts on taxes, after 17 years in the Legislature

She's been a type of politician that doesn't come along often.
John Rash
November 23, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference following the G-20 Summit in Antalya, Turkey, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ORG

Presidential rhetoric in times of crisis

Obama's words carry particular weight when it comes to crises in the Mideast and Europe as well as the diplomatic "pivot" to Asia.
Lori Sturdevant
November 20, 2015
Institute on the Environment, The University of Minnesota Commissioner Michael Rothman, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and North-Rhine Westphalia Minister of Env

Leaders can learn much from looking beyond their horizon

A series of exchanges between officials of Minnesota and Germany showed as much — but it's ending.
D.J. Tice
November 13, 2015
The Amish community of 3,000 can be found in the county which is home to Lanesboro. Amish guided and self-guided tours offer visitors an inside look a

What all of us 'English' can learn from the Amish in Fillmore County

It's not modernity that's the issue, necessarily; it's how you approach it.
John Rash
November 13, 2015
Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, John Slattery and Rachel McAdams in "Spotlight." (Kerry Hayes) ORG XMIT: 1176248 ORG XMIT: MIN1511082303311425

'Spotlight' shines amid harsh glare on the press

New movie about the Boston Globe's investigation of the Catholic Church's abuse scandal shows the power and necessity of the press.
John Rash
November 6, 2015
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Protect the press to preserve democracy

U.S. should back a call to create the position of special representative of the U.N. secretary-general for the safety of journalists.
Lori Sturdevant
November 6, 2015
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Equal justice under the law isn't something that can be achieved halfheartedly

Take it from a former county attorney, now looking back on his life — his actions and inaction.
D.J. Tice
November 6, 2015

On MSOP, judge targets repeat offenders — against the rule of law

At least one person is doing his duty when it comes to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
John Rash
October 30, 2015
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Arts and human rights organizations form a strong Minnesota bond

Breadth and depth of local organizations with global impact is displayed in "Art Illuminating Human Rights."
Lori Sturdevant
October 30, 2015
Mayor Chris Coleman took the stage for the State of the City address.

St. Paul elections: The protest vote, this time around

St. Paul's school board and City Council are targets of an electoral message that is not new and not necessarily right, but that shouldn't be underestimated.
D.J. Tice
October 30, 2015

The Seven Stages of Trump

Yes, he's still around. We're now past disbelief, but nowhere near acceptance.
John Rash
October 23, 2015
In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from "Bridge of Spies." (Jaap Buitendijk/DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 PIctures via AP)

For U.S. and Russia, a post-Cold War chill

New film "Bridge of Spies" recalls a taut time, but one with perhaps more geostrategic clarity than the current bilateral challenges.
D.J. Tice
October 23, 2015
Russia's Vladimir Putin waits to begin his address to the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Richa

Vladimir Putin: A messy Mideast's man of action

Well, someone had to step up, and that it's him may not be the worst thing that could happen.
Lori Sturdevant
October 23, 2015
Minneapolis City Council Member Jacob Frey walked around his ward in downtown Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, February

A variance in vision at Minneapolis City Hall

The Working Families Agenda has highlighted perhaps significant differences between DFLers. City Council Member Jacob Frey would take a more targeted approach.
Opinion
October 9, 2015
Star Tribune phot 1954 View of housing development near John Tierney farm, Sixty Second Street and Penn Avenue South, Richfield.

Suburbia and modern media in symbiosis

New Minnesota History Center exhibit explores the symbiosis.
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