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Scott Gillespie
February 26, 2019
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Winter and its implications: The ice dam cometh

And one seasoned homeowner stands ready to do battle, averse to bodily risk, armed with hosiery.
John Rash
February 22, 2019
The Oscar statue appears the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Phot

Rash Report: Oscars should focus its lens on film, not just movie stars

Filmmaking, and the movies themselves, should be the stars of a show that's been shadowed with controversy.
D.J. Tice
February 22, 2019

Arbitrators can't be second-guessed, can they?

That seems to the view of the Minnesota Supreme Court, public interests aside.
D.J. Tice
February 18, 2019

Guaranteed income, no work required. Does it work?

Finland gave it a test run. The results were "disappointing."
John Rash
February 15, 2019
FILE - In this Feb. 2, 1979 file photo, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, center, is greeted by supporters in Tehran, Iran. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 marks the

Rash Report: 40 years on, Iran's Islamic Revolution still roils

A juxtaposition of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and an Iran-focused Mideast security conference in Warsaw.
John Rash
February 8, 2019

Rash Report: Can Klobuchar connect with voters' 'true north?'

Minnesota senator's expected presidential bid comes amid a polarized, turbulent political environment.
Lori Sturdevant
February 8, 2019
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks after winning re-election during a election night event held by the Democratic Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in St.

Ranked choice might be right for primaries (and Klobuchar)

Amy Klobuchar is the type of candidate who might benefit from this voting method, and its use could be more than just a pipe dream.
John Rash
February 1, 2019
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows a scene from the WWI documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old," directed by Peter Jackson. (Warner

Rash Report: Those who 'shall not grow old' should be remembered

A new documentary from director Peter Jackson uses old footage and voices to renew interest in the sacrifices of soldiers who fought, and won, the "Great War."
D.J. Tice
January 28, 2019

What ails Britain and the U.S.? Perhaps too much democracy

Make that direct democracy, where undisciplined factions make compromise solutions difficult to reach.
Lori Sturdevant
January 28, 2019

Redistricting reform can't wait; so say its advocates

The push for a nonpartisan panel to draw political maps is needed now, before the new census breeds temptation, they argue.
John Rash
January 18, 2019
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain during a joint news conference at Chequers, the prime minister's country residence in

Rash Report: World's woes won't wait for Western paralysis

Political stalemates in Washington, London and elsewhere reflect a crisis in governance at a time of rising global challenges.
D.J. Tice
January 14, 2019
From left, Daniel Beckenbach, Grant Wilkinson and Tom Davison passed a joint in front of the Minnesota Capitol Friday afternoon. Davison said he was b

A note of caution as state weighs legalizing pot

Chronic users are likely to bear the brunt of the costs, and be most vulnerable to potential problems.
John Rash
January 11, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and British Prime Minister Theresa May after meeting at a

Rash Report: 'A world with fewer rules' is among top global risks

Foreign-policy experts cite the erosion of international institutions and the global order itself.
D.J. Tice
December 27, 2018

Yearning, again, for what makes America great

A marvelous event 50 years ago, in days of high anxiety, offers a reminder.
Opinion
December 21, 2018

To our readers: Editorial writer and columnist Lori Sturdevant is retiring

Occasional contributions are still planned.
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