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Lori Sturdevant
January 19, 2018

Good policymaking still has a chance — at the state level

That's where innovation is most likely, bringing federalism full circle.
D.J. Tice
January 19, 2018

'Rent control,' goes the demand. About that …

California offers a pretty good case study for why the idea is not optimal.
Lori Sturdevant
January 12, 2018

Immigration has a business case in Minnesota — and a faith case

For starters, the state's shortage isn't in jobs but in workers.
John Rash
January 12, 2018
In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Tom Hanks portrays Ben Bradlee, left, and Meryl Streep portrays Katharine Graham in a scene from "The Post

Rash Report: 'The Post' works in historic, current context

New movie examines Pentagon Papers case and puts a lens on today's era.
D.J. Tice
January 7, 2018
Douglas Machine in Alexandria, Minn., had a thriving factory floor back in 2008 as technicians tested one of their packaging lines for wrapping cases

Wage growth since recession is pretty good. No fooling.

Adjusted for inflation, of course. And even if it doesn't feel like it.
Lori Sturdevant
January 5, 2018
Senator Tina Smith entered the U.S. Capitol Wednesday morning to be sworn in as Minnesota's Senator. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith begins a delicate balancing act

She can't afford to alienate Franken's supporters but will be expected to lead on women's issues.
John Rash
January 5, 2018
Flagge Chinas vor Flaggen vieler anderer L‰nder als Symbol f¸r seine wirtschaftliche und politische Macht

Rash Report: China rises, including to top of 2018 'risk list'

Forecasters see Beijing beginning to fill the power vacuum left by a disengaged Trump administration.
John Rash
December 29, 2017
Marchers walked past rhe Lincoln memorial at the Women's March in Washington in Washington D.C., on Saturday, January 21, 2017. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDE

Rash Report: In a word (or four), it was an extraordinary year

Four different dictionaries' "words of the year" define our times and deliver a potential preview of 2018.
D.J. Tice
December 22, 2017
Chase Ehr, left, and Jay Schmidt drove drove down from Minot to watch the Vikings lose Sunday. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The

To everything there is a season; so brace yourselves, Vikings fans

All is possible.
John Rash
December 15, 2017
GOP candidate ROY MOORE, arrives riding his horse Sassy to the Fire Station in Gallant to cast his vote for Senate Special Election, December 12, 2017

Rash Report: Politics increasingly defining states' images

The potential impact on Alabama's reputation may have spurred some Republicans to say "no Moore."
D.J. Tice
December 15, 2017

Yes, Virginia, Santa's season is the most realistic time of the year

Adults often don't realize just how much they pretend the rest of the time.
John Rash
December 8, 2017
Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill in director Joe Wright's DARKEST HOUR, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Jack English / Focus Features

Rash Report: 'Darkest Hour,' but enduring light on Winston Churchill

New movie about the British prime minister is just the latest reflection on a leader who has become a legend.
Lori Sturdevant
December 7, 2017
Sen. Al Franken addresses the Senate.

Minnesota Dems might have stood by Franken; the D.C crowd would not

The Minnesota senator's fall is confirmation that the culture has shifted toward respect and dignity.
John Rash
December 1, 2017
Photo provided by Walker Art Center
Harry and Ahmed. British Arrows 2017.

Best of British ads shows simple wishes, complex reality

Annual Walker Art Center screening shows advertising as creative as the shows it supports and provides insight into U.K. society.
D.J. Tice
November 17, 2017

Free speech? While voting? In Minnesota? Supreme Court to weigh in.

Case is another possible speech precedent from this state.
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