Columnists

Reusse: A journey to southeast Minnesota with the great John Millea

After 15 years at the Minnesota State High School League — and nearly 20 at the Star Tribune before that — John Millea is preparing to call it a career.

September 1, 2024

Souhan: Despite hope for the future, Vikings fans might miss Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter

Already a fanbase that hates to see former players succeed elsewhere, Vikings fans might need to prepare for the worst as Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter could thrive this year.

September 1, 2024

Reusse: Roger Erickson, ‘flexibility genius,’ draws famous, once-limber crowd in his death

Matt Birk and Joe Mauer were among the Minnesota athletes who honored Roger Erickson with their presence at Mancini’s, telling tales of his skills and his persona.

August 28, 2024

Introducing Strib Voices: Minnesota’s most dynamic conversation

We’re leaning into opinion journalism but updating it for our era.

August 18, 2024

Meet the 11 new contributing columnists of Strib Voices

The eclectic group of writers includes a conservative, a cannabis expert, a sportswriter-turned-pastor and a well-known chef.

August 16, 2024

Democrats, Chicago, 1968 and today — alike but different

Two Minnesotans who remember have hopes for a constructive convention this year.

Lori Sturdevant

August 16, 2024

Walz seeks an office that humbled Humphrey and was modernized by Mondale

Minnesota’s second vice president set a precedent that’s endured since.

August 8, 2024

Here’s what some Minnesotans have said about Walz for VP, so far

Now we want to hear what you think. Send us a letter to the editor or a commentary to add your voice to the mix.

August 6, 2024

More from Opinion

Readers Write: Space exploration, higher ed, political stances, animal control

Readers Write: IVF, abortion, foreign adoptions, colorblindness, plastic, Old Dutch potato chips

Jeff Whitty, University of Minnesota researcher, took a stunned carp from the Mississippi near Genoa, Wis. It would later be implanted with a transmitter.

Burcum: ‘Yes’ is the responsible vote on lottery dollars amendment

Jill Burcum

Rash: The global glare on America’s election

John Rash

Prisoner swap a ‘joyous day’ amid a dark era in U.S.-Russia relations

The asymmetric list of prisoners exchanged, including journalist Evan Gershkovich, reflects the deep divides between the Kremlin and the West.

August 2, 2024

I can see already that there’s depth to this state

An introduction from the Star Tribune’s new opinion editor.

August 2, 2024

We probably don’t all hate one another. Music can help us realize that.

Polarizing politics has turned America into a feisty pressure cooker. Take a step back, vibe to some tunes and remember what makes us Minnesotan.

July 31, 2024

Amid ascendant nationalism, Olympics’ internationalism endures

Twelve athletes with Minnesota ties will compete for Team USA while 16 will join their home countries’ squads as Paris welcomes the world.

July 26, 2024