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D.J. Tice
John Rash
Hamilton, and 'Hamilton,' reexamined anew
The musical's movie debut on Disney Plus reminds us that history is dynamic, not static, so "who tells your story" changes in context with what's happening today, too.
John Rash
Amid tension at the top, U.S.-Canada ties are tight
50th anniversary of Canadian consulate in Minneapolis reflects a relationship that, like the Mississippi, "is deep, is profound and it flows."
D.J. Tice
John Rash
More Burr than Hamilton in Bolton's 'The Room Where It Happened'
The new book is unflattering to both Bolton and Trump.
Lori Sturdevant
In the fight for racial equity, why did the spark catch here, now?
The demography of our city and state, and how it's changed, can bring some insight to the big question many of us are asking.
John Rash
Peril, and promise, in 'Minneapolis moment'
"What Minneapolis will be remembered for is its response," said Brookings expert Amy Liu, reflecting thoughts of other civic leaders.
John Rash
Attack on news media is an attack on democracy
In Minneapolis and across the country, many journalists have been brazenly targeted by some in law enforcement.
D.J. Tice
Here's why cops can't be held accountable
The second-guessing labor arbitration system makes it hard to discipline or fire problem officers, and it's been this way for decades.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's higher education is facing a crisis
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the usual way of rebalancing budgets will put our colleges and universities at risk.
John Rash
Twitter, Trump and the search for truth collide
After the social media site fact-checks him, the president signs an executive order that targets social media, but his tweets may ultimately become the target, too.
GLEN TAYLOR, Star Tribune Owner
Glen Taylor: Now more than ever, this newspaper is essential to Minnesota
A thank-you to readers and advertisers and to all who make this 'daily miracle' happen.
Jill Burcum
My great-grandfather wasn't hit by the first wave of the 'Spanish flu,' but the second
Memories of that pandemic and its survivors give rise to worries.
John Rash
MSP International Film Festival, and world, redefined
A virtual version of the 39th annual world cinema event comes amid changes and challenges to globalization itself.
D.J. Tice
Blue state/red state, rich state/poor state: Who's bailing out whom?
A school of thought worth attention considers what state governments spend compared with what they can afford.
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