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D.J. Tice
June 7, 2019

In Minnesota, a hair more freedom at last

Not every occupation needs a license, the state is realizing.
John Rash
May 24, 2019
From left, Geert Wilders, leader of Dutch Party for Freedom, Matteo Salvini, Jörg Meuthen, leader of Alternative For Germany party, Marine Le Pen

Rash Report: Far-right's rise risks eroding European unity

The twice-a-decade, 28-nation European Parliament elections, which will be concluded on Sunday, will be a bellwether for populism's popularity across the Continent.
D.J. Tice
May 24, 2019
Umpire Al Salerno called for the start of the Twins' first home game of the year on April 22, 1964, at Metropolitan Stadium. The Old Met was a swell p

Diamonds are a boy's best friend

With Twins on top, I recall my (nonconcurrent) glory on the mound and at Met Stadium.
John Rash
May 17, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the Elysee Palace after his meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron, in Paris, Friday, May 10, 2019. Zuckerb

Rash Report: Even from a co-founder, Facebook faces calls for reform

"Christchurch Call" amplifies global concern over antisocial abuse of social media.
D.J. Tice
May 17, 2019

Econ 101 is politically conducive — suddenly, selectively

When the left thinks (or not) about impacts on businesses and consumers, tariff-taxes terrible. Tax-taxes totally cool.
D.J. Tice
May 11, 2019

The case for Calhoun

The questions of the past aren't as simple as our era assumes.
Lori Sturdevant
May 10, 2019

A 'just say no' status quo prevails at the State Capitol, I fear

Politics was once a means to an end. Now it's just the end.
John Rash
May 10, 2019
Nicholas Hoult in the film TOLKIEN. Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures. © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved

Rash Report: J.R.R. Tolkien's life was as compelling as his work

A new movie and a museum exhibit displaying his creative process reveal the human behind "The Hobbit."
John Rash
May 3, 2019
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president-elect, in two settings: at left, on set of the TV show in which he plays the nation's president,and at right,

The Rash Report: Did you hear the one about the Ukrainian election?

A comic actor will soon take on the country's serious challenges.
D.J. Tice
April 28, 2019
A courtroom sketch depicts former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor on the witness stand Thursday.

When does a horrible mistake become a crime?

Amid heartbreaking evidence in the Mohamed Noor trial, that remains the key question.
John Rash
April 26, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden greets people at Gianni's Pizza, in Wilmington Del., Thursday, April 25, 2019. J

Rash Report: Candidates contend amid an ever-evolving media landscape

Joe Biden and 19 other Democrats try to break through in what "will be a battle for attention."
John Rash
April 19, 2019
FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo, the journalism community holds a candlelight vigil in honor of slain journalist Angel Gahona who died on Apr

'A cycle of fear' imperils press freedom worldwide

Pulitzer Prizes, clarity of Mueller report are antidotes to Reporters Without Borders' chilling annual analysis.
D.J. Tice
April 19, 2019

Suit seeking voter data hits a bigger issue

It's that entrusting government to investigate itself isn't a good idea. We need openness.
John Rash
April 12, 2019
An elderly Indian Mishing tribal woman, right, leaves after casting her vote at a polling booth during the first phase of general elections in Majuli,

Rash Report: India's election a vote of confidence in democracy

World's largest democracy can be a global beacon amid a time of increasing authoritarianism.
Lori Sturdevant
April 12, 2019

Time to step up for the poorest of the poor

The state's MFIP program is overdue for a boost, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan can attest to both its value and its worthiness.
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