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Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. News reporters and editors are not involved in determining the board's positions. The board’s members are Phil Morris, David Banks, Jill Burcum, Denise Johnson and John Rash. Star Tribune Opinion staff members Elena Neuzil and Maggie Kelly also contribute, and Star Tribune Publisher and CEO Steve Grove advises the board.
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Election 2024 analysis from the Editorial Board: What 3rd District voters need from their representative in D.C.
The three-term incumbent is stepping down, and there’s a closely watched race underway.
October 18, 2024
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Election 2024 analysis from the Editorial Board: Drilling down on key 8th District issues
Incumbent Republican Rep. Pete Stauber faces a rematch with former DFL legislator Jennifer Schultz.
October 17, 2024
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Election 2024 analysis from the Editorial Board: Key concerns for 2nd District voters
Incumbent Angie Craig faces challenger Joe Teirab in the competitive congressional district.
October 15, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: A concise, genial, risk-averse, smooth-clumsy VP debate
Assessments from members of the Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board.
October 2, 2024
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We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.
Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board members weigh in on the Trump-Harris debate.
September 11, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: What Walz should address at the DNC
Good policy makes good politics. Specifics should be emphasized.
August 20, 2024
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A Minnesota health care battle royale
Both consumers and regulators should pay attention to what HealthPartners is saying about UnitedHealth.
August 17, 2024
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That’s more like it: Hennepin board’s new pay plan
Increases of 5% in each of the next two years are reasonable as a catch-up mechanism.
August 16, 2024
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We heard what they did. Still waiting on what they’d do.
Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board members weigh in on the Trump-Harris debate.
September 11, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: What Walz should address at the DNC
Good policy makes good politics. Specifics should be emphasized.
August 20, 2024
Editorials
A Minnesota health care battle royale
Both consumers and regulators should pay attention to what HealthPartners is saying about UnitedHealth.
August 17, 2024
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That’s more like it: Hennepin board’s new pay plan
Increases of 5% in each of the next two years are reasonable as a catch-up mechanism.
August 16, 2024