More Opinion

Editorial
January 28, 2016
In the midst of a motion to select interim superintendent Michael Goar as the board's preferred candidate, protestors shut down the school board meeti

Minneapolis school board must show leadership, rebuild trust

With do-over, there's little room for error in hiring a superintendent.
Editorial
January 27, 2016

Another departure from the conflict-prone Minnesota Legislature

Rep. Joe Atkins leaves under a cloud that comes around too often.
Editorial
January 27, 2016
iStockphoto.com

Minnesota is getting closer to ending homelessness

A push is on Thursday to find and house homeless vets.
Editorial
January 26, 2016
House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, center, joined by outstate DFL leaders, outlines their "Greater Minnesota for All" agenda during a press conferenc

Slow down, open up decisionmaking in Minnesota Legislature

House Minority Leader Paul Thissen advances plan for a more transparent, orderly end of session.
Editorial
January 25, 2016
FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2015, file photo, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during the C40 cities awards ceremony, in Paris. Bloomberg is

A Bloomberg bid would be a positive turn in 2016 campaign

His third-party candidacy would bring a refreshing pragmatism.
Editorial
January 22, 2016
At the Wellstone Center in St. Paul, the Saint Paul EMS Academy graduated 17 EMT's including Alaina Carrion, second from left, who was also chosen as

Minnesota can seize the moment to make progress on racial equity

There are concrete ways government can ensure more opportunity for all.
Editorial
January 22, 2016
iStockphoto.com

It's up to Congress to curb the high costs of prescription drugs

Klobuchar has led a bipartisan effort on behalf of consumers.
Editorial
January 22, 2016

Two quality picks added to Minnesota's appellate courts

Dayton enhanced diversity without sacrificing quality.
Editorial
January 22, 2016
iStockphoto.com

Keep child care costs affordable for all Minnesotans

More help for working parents would benefit state's economy.
Editorial
January 21, 2016
iStockphoto.com

Open more pathways for teacher licensing in Minnesota

State board and education department should start cooperating.
Editorial
January 20, 2016
In this photo taken Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, U.S. Army National Guard 125th Infantry Battalion members from Michigan hand out water at Flint Fire Depart

A sensible presidential veto in the wake of a drinking water disaster

Unfolding mess in Flint, Mich., shows the value of key protections.
Editorial
January 20, 2016

Trump threatens the 'special relationship' between U.S., Great Britain

U.K. debate proves that alienating allies won't "make America great again."
Editorial
January 19, 2016
Wilhelmina Wright, shown as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Wilhelmina Wright makes history on the federal bench

She's the state's first African-American woman to be district court judge.
Editorial
January 19, 2016
Scaffolding around the Capitol dome. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com , Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Crews wasted no time clearing out furniture and a

Broaden the focus on Minnesota's racial disparities

Legislative working group should stay on task through 2016 session.
Editorial
January 18, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, center, speaks at the NBC, YouTube Democratic presidential debate at the Gaillard Center, Sunday,

Sanders promises more than he could deliver — thankfully

If proposals did come to pass, they could bankrupt U.S. economy.
Editorial
January 18, 2016

Diplomacy pays off in dealing with Iran

But there should be no illusion that the theocracy has earned full trust.
Editorial
January 17, 2016
In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows Syrian President Bashar Assad, speaks during an interview with the Spanish news

With Assad in power, Syria will never know peace

Ending the country's vicious civil war requires its architect to depart.
Editorial
January 16, 2016
Governor Mark Dayton unveiled his proposed list of state building and renovation projects backed by bonding dollars during a press conference at the G

Use bonding bill to address Minnesota's growing water needs

Legislature should respond to Dayton's call for water treatment, cleanup.
Editorial
January 15, 2016
Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump speaks as Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, looks on during the F

The 'angriest voices' are still the loudest in GOP presidential pack

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is right: Both sides have created dysfunction.
Editorial
January 15, 2016

Listen up fans: Sportsmanship really is fundamental

If you're in doubt, check with the first-graders at Northpoint Elementary.
About Opinion
The Opinion section is produced by the Editorial Board. The board operates independently and is not involved in setting newsroom policies or in reporting or editing articles in other sections of the newspaper or startribune.com.

Star Tribune editorials

Editorials and opinions from the Star Tribune Editorial Board.