Andy Brehm
Contributing Columnist
PoliticsAndy Brehm has been a conservative commentator around the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years, regularly contributing to the Star Tribune’s opinion section and frequently appearing on KSTP’s “At Issue” and TPT’s “Almanac.” He’s a corporate lawyer and previously served as U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman’s press secretary. He lives in Edina.
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Latest from Andy Brehm
Brehm: Amid mounting fraud, it’s clear Walz doesn’t deserve a third term
The loss of more than a billion dollars that’s occurred on the governor’s watch makes him unfit for further service to the state.
December 4, 2025
Brehm: Tim Pawlenty should reconsider and run for the U.S. Senate in 2026
Not only could the former Minnesota governor win, but he would bring much-needed dignity, class and common sense to Washington.
November 2, 2025
Brehm: The issue of trans students in sports is simply about fairness
So actually, it’s the Trump administration that has this one right, and Minnesota that’s got it wrong.
October 19, 2025
Brehm: An ode to group running
The simple act of joining a running club made me happier and healthier and enhanced my sense of community.
October 9, 2025
Brehm: Being meaner isn’t the way to relevancy for Democrats
A “when they go low, we go high” attitude would actually serve the struggling party well.
September 26, 2025
Brehm: The bravery of Charlie Kirk
He defended the right to public discourse. More of us need to stand up to those who would shut us down.
September 11, 2025
Brehm: Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown is great politics and even better policy
When criminals fear incarceration, cities get safer. But in most Democratic-run cities like Minneapolis, they don’t. In D.C., now, they will.
August 18, 2025
Brehm: The Minnesota Twins broke their deal with taxpayers and fans
In return for public funds for the construction of Target Field, we were promised a more competitive team and higher player payrolls. That never panned out.
August 5, 2025
Brehm: Why electing Omar Fateh mayor of Minneapolis would be a bad idea — and could help Trump
While recent attacks on his Muslim faith are wrong, his radical platform is also the wrong direction for Minnesota’s largest city.
July 22, 2025
Brehm: Minnesota’s new flag is ugly and divisive. It deserves another do-over.
The 2023 process was flawed and its end result unpopular. We can do better.
July 14, 2025
Brehm: Can anything good come from one of Minnesota’s darkest days?
Beauty for ashes, as it says in the Bible. We can commit to holding ourselves and our own parties accountable to improving public rhetoric.
June 18, 2025
Brehm: Alpha News deserves respect from its competitors
Twin Cities media should welcome the important role of alternative outlets in local coverage.
June 5, 2025
