Opinion Commentary

Jessica Treat

July 19, 2017

The light rail train made its way toward the US Bank Stadium stop, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN. The light rail will shut down between Ju

Met Council needs to slam the brakes on proposed fare hikes

The goal should be innovation, affordability and increasing ridership — not cutting it.

Editorial

July 18, 2017

The Trump administration's 'Hire American' trap

Foreign workers, students contribute greatly to the U.S. economy.

Richard G. Carlson

July 18, 2017

"She (Justine) was the bright light the world needed today," cried out friend Denise Houser as she visited the makeshift memorial that was left at the

After Minneapolis police shooting of Justine Damond, it's time to decide who runs this town

I say it's us civilians, and we insist on the reforms the Police Department resists and its political patrons have shrunk from.

Philip W. Yun

July 18, 2017

FILE- This photo on July 4, 2017, distributed by the North Korean government shows what was said to be the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental bal

Nuclear weapons: Why are we afraid of North Korea?

The U.S. is extremely powerful. And North Korea is not suicidal. Continued deterrence and a little flexibility are in order.

Alexandra Levy

July 18, 2017

(NYT12) NEAR ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Oct. 29, 2007 -- SCI-MANHATTAN-PROJECT-1 -- Atomic explosion after the detonation of the world's first atomic bomb, J

Nuclear weapons: The test that changed the world

Nuclear capability buys global success — at considerable cost, but the legacy of the Manhattan Project is that, for some countries, it's worth it.

Jared Bernstein

July 18, 2017

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) walks off the Senate floor and to his office after speaking about the Senate Republican healthcare bill

Some whats and whys of the current moment in the health care debate

Why have Republicans not been able to pull off this thing they seemed so motivated to do? What happens next?

Editorial, Bloomberg View

July 17, 2017

Rooftop-solar expansion is coming to an end

States need to weigh the costs and benefits and craft supportive policies.

John Swanson

July 17, 2017

"I don't think any pipeline is safe," says Tyler Thunder, who is Cree, and lives in Bemidji.] Honor the Earth, a national, Indigenous-led environmenta

Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement is safest option for Minnesota

As the project's sponsor, here's what we'd like you to know.

Sean McDonnell

July 17, 2017

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ben Pope, center, inspects prospective plebes as they stand in formation during Induction Day at the U.S. Naval Academy, Wed

U.S. Naval Academy ceremony reveals our unity

These first-year students (including my daughter), who will be trained to protect our country, believe in a greater good — no matter their differences.

Dan Nygaard

July 17, 2017

Counterpoint: From best to worst in five days on Mille Lacs

I care deeply about the long-term health of the lake. But the evidence I've seen while fishing there doesn't support the walleye season restrictions.

Editorial

July 15, 2017

Battling the 'scourge' of illegal robocalls

FCC cracks down, but it can't stop all the calls on which you should just hang up.

KATHERINE KERSTEN

July 14, 2017

Mill turn machinist Bret Lauderbaugh showed off a tool that collects measurements and then sends the numbers via bluetooth to his main computer Wednes

Postsecondary education for non-dummies

In this era of high technology manufacturing, four years and a bachelor's degree is hardly the only smart path to take. Only 22 percent of jobs in our state require a bachelor's or above.

Lori Sturdevant

July 14, 2017