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August 5, 2018
Tim Walz, left, is the Star Tribune Editorial Board's recommendation in the DFL Party primary election for governor. Tim Pawlenty, right, is the board

An explanation of the Editorial Board's endorsement process

Our first picks of the season: Walz, Pawlenty in governor's race.
Editorial
August 5, 2018
Tim Walz kicked off an education tour with a video interview in his old classroom at West Mankato High School with fellow teachers and former students

Star Tribune endorsement for governor in DFL primary: Tim Walz

That role is critical in these divided times. He fits it.
Editorial
August 4, 2018
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Star Tribune endorsement for governor in GOP primary: Tim Pawlenty

Two-term former governor has shown he can handle job.
Editorial
August 3, 2018
COMBO - This combination of two pictures shows U.S. President Donald Trump, left, on July 22, 2018, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Feb. 6, 20

U.S., Iran could both benefit from direct talks

Current hostilities are geopolitically destabilizing.
Editorial
August 3, 2018

Trump's wall funding shouldn't cause government shutdown

Congress is right to push back on president's irrational demand.
Editorial
August 3, 2018
Doug Wardlow

Editorial Board endorsement: GOP's Wardlow for attorney general

Conservative cultural warrior will generate enthusiasm in primary.
Editorial
August 2, 2018
Ninety-four people took the Oath of Allegiance from Judge William J. Fisher and became new U.S. citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday, M

Immigrants give Minnesota more than they take

They're also critical to the state's long-term economic growth.
Editorial
August 2, 2018

June 4, 2008: Minnesotans deserve better from AG's office

Auditor's report suggests management problems that need fixing.
Editorial
August 1, 2018
Gov. Mark Dayton spoke from the podium during Wednesday's press conference. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Gov. Mark Dayton

Wall Street gives Minnesota high marks

Maintaining the state's fiscal health should be a priority for candidates.
Editorial
July 31, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018 was dedication day for the new Bug-O-Nay-Ge- Shig School in Bena, Minnesota. Here, an exterior of the new school.]
DAVID JOLES &

New Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school is complete, but Indian education system is crumbling

Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke should ensure that all students have a safe, modern learning facility.
Editorial
July 30, 2018
This June 23, 2018, image from multiple police cam videos provided by the Minneapolis Police Department shows a chase between Officers Justin Schmidt

An uneasy end to police-shooting case

Freeman followed the law in declining to press charges, but the trauma is real, and remains.
Editorial
July 27, 2018
Women from the left Sarah Ortega, Florkime Payne, Melody Walton, Andrea Gram and Brooke Morath. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribu

Ignoring rape complaints: When police fail to protect and serve

In addition to new policies and accountability, culture shift is needed.
Editorial
July 27, 2018
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Minnesotans are well-served by MNsure's move to extend insurance shopping period

State consumers can also expect lower premiums for individual coverage.
Editorial
July 27, 2018
Hennepin County, Minn., Sheriff Rich Stanek, shown in March, said he welcomed the Trump administration’s aim at "securitizing" the

Getting nonviolent offenders the mental health care they need

Hennepin County recognizes that jails can't solve growing problem.
Editorial
July 26, 2018
In this July 18, 2018 photo, soybean farmer Michael Petefish holds soybeans from last season's crop at his farm near Claremont in southern Minnesota.

Trump tries to heal self-inflicted trade wounds

But, as one Minnesota farmer put it, bailout is just a Band-Aid.
Editorial
July 25, 2018

Southwest LRT needs a friend in the GOP

Rep. Erik Paulsen should show support for funding the line in his district.
Editorial
July 24, 2018
Jaequan Faulkner, 13, stands for a portrait in front of Jaequan's Old Fashioned Hot Dogs in north Minneapolis on Monday, July 16, 2018. The temporary

Minneapolis hot dog stand provides lesson on good governance

Credit health inspectors for helping a young entrepreneur chase a dream.
Editorial
July 23, 2018
COMBO - This combination of two pictures shows U.S. President Donald Trump, left, on July 22, 2018, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Feb. 6, 20

Trump continues to practice the art of distraction

Congress should not be complicit and assert its independence.
Editorial
July 20, 2018

A welcome extension of legal protection for vulnerable Somalis

It would have been inhumane to force their return to war-torn homeland.
Editorial
July 20, 2018
The South Saint Paul Quick-Serv License Center. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thursday, September 28, 2017 Eleven weeks into the ro

MNLARS and the politics of IT in Minnesota

One year on, problems linger as politicians seek to score points with snafu.
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