StarTribune
Back to Editorial

More from Editorial

Newer Older

More Opinion

Editorial
April 4, 2019
Governor Tim Walz gestured to thank the audience as he left the State of the State Address at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday, Apri

State of the State address: Talk of compromise must lead to action

Walz, GOP leaders are testing the limits of what a better tone can accomplish.
Editorial
April 3, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE ¥ glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shape

Tragedy should spur legislators to create task force on missing, murdered indigenous women

They failed to do so last year and shouldn't repeat that mistake.
Editorial
April 2, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, arrives for the first day of jury selection with his attorneys Peter Wold, left, and Thomas Pl

Transparency key in Noor proceedings

The media, and more profoundly the public, have a right to access and information.
Editorial
April 1, 2019
Crystal and six of her seven children are homeless and living temporarily at People Serving People, Here, Crystal with Marvell, 3, left and Jamereon,

City, schools believe stable housing is key to student learning

Minneapolis hopes to boost achievement with new focus on homeless kids.
Editorial
March 29, 2019
The Minnesota State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE ¥ glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, February 13, 2018 The 2018 legislative session will both shape

Tone is better but progress is slow at Minnesota Capitol

Walz and legislative leaders are trying to get along, but the results are mixed.
Editorial
March 29, 2019
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters pose for a photo on a rooftop overlooking Baghouz, Syria, after the SDF declared the area free of

Remain vigilant on ISIS revival

Credit goes to a U.S.-led global coalition and Iraqi and Syrian fighters for ending the "caliphate."
Editorial
March 29, 2019
The largest chronic wasting disease outbreak Minnesota has seen is affecting white-tailed deer in southeast Minnesota. (Dennis Anderson/Minneapolis St

U's new effort will help broaden, better coordinate fight to contain chronic wasting disease.

State's congressional reps should call for hearings featuring Michael Osterholm.
Editorial
March 28, 2019
Prison inmates are on lockdown inside A Cell Hall as media and Minnesota State Legislators tour the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater. ] L

Legislature should resurrect state parole board

More than one person should make inmate release choices in Minnesota.
Editorial
March 27, 2019
President Donald Trump makes remarks about Russia and health care policy as he meets with Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Ju

With new attack on the Affordable Care Act, Minnesota's provider tax is a must

Too much uncertainty makes it a bad time to jettison a key state funding stream.
Editorial
March 26, 2019
Attorney General Keith Ellison took the oath of office at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minn. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startri

State AG's office needs reinforcements

It lacks the resources to meet the complex needs of Minnesotans.
Editorial
March 25, 2019

Keep protecting America's Liberians

In Minnesota, immigrants have added much to state's economy and communities.
Editorial
March 24, 2019

In search of truth, release full special counsel report

Mueller's central finding on collusion is good news, but questions remain.
Editorial
March 22, 2019
Sunrise over the Duluth harbor as seen from Skyline Parkway. ] brian.peterson@startribune.com Duluth, MN - 06/03/2016

Continue studying passenger rail to twin ports

Proposed Northern Lights Express line would link the Twin Cities to Duluth.
Editorial
March 22, 2019
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Purdue Pharma, the maker of the pres

Don't give drugmakers another pass on opioid fee

Industry should help foot Minnesota's bill for addiction treatment and prevention.
Editorial
March 21, 2019

Unlock police files unless there's a legitimate reason to close them

It took a reporter's inquiry for St. Paul to recognize 'problem' with its records.
Editorial
March 20, 2019
A sign noting illegal things on on the Metro Transit light rail green line train. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minnea

The path to cleaner, safer Twin Cities mass transit

Metro Transit must clean up its act in the face of ridership challenges.
Editorial
March 19, 2019

How to make up for school snow days

Minnesota House, Senate wisely OK bills to help schools weather fallout.
Editorial
March 19, 2019
iStockphoto.com

Minnesota moves one step closer to sanity on the roads

House passes common-sense bill to address increase in distracted driving.
Editorial
March 18, 2019
Students hold a candle as they gather for a vigil to commemorate victims of Friday's shooting, outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand

Outdated approach to terrorism fight must be scrapped after Christchurch

It's time for U.S., allies to share data on violent nationalism, white supremacy.
Editorial
March 15, 2019

Carter keeps focus on equity, inclusion in St. Paul

Mayor's annual address asks residents to take ownership.
Newer Older
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.
Submit a letter or commentary
A guide to Editorial and Opinion Exchange
Meet the Editorial Board
Most Read
  1. Kudos to St. Cloud's longtime mayor
  2. Taiwan policy must be a campaign issue
  3. Minnesota is losing the race on mental health care
  4. Antofagasta's end run threatens the BWCA
  5. 'One Minnesota' is still Job One

Star Tribune editorials

Editorials and opinions from the Star Tribune Editorial Board.

© 2024 StarTribune. All rights reserved.