Columnists
Banks: You call that customer service?
Beyond the frustration over health care elevated by a CEO’s shooting, of all things, is the breakdown of that basic social contract.
AuthoredDavid Banks
January 11, 2025
Columnists
This Minnesota legislative session is poised to begin like 1971’s
May its impact, in the end, warrant a similar comparison.
AuthoredLori Sturdevant
January 11, 2025
Columnists
Banks: Amid tragedy, one finds the truth in clichés
Such as “there but for the grace of God” and “change is the only constant.”
AuthoredDavid Banks
January 10, 2025
Columnists
2025 geopolitical outlook: Prepare for a perilous year
Annual analyses from foreign-policy experts explain a fraught new era.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 10, 2025
Columnists
Johnson: Moving forward with MPD consent decrees
The community must hold the city’s feet to the fire on the legally binding promises made.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
January 9, 2025
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Rash: Continental drift: Trump roils North American relationships
Alienating allies degrades diplomacy needed to respond to adversaries.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 8, 2025
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Johnson: Clean-slate law is not only a just act, but an economic one
It’s a boon for Minnesota, but it’s important that everyone who needs to know about it does know.
AuthoredDenise Johnson
January 6, 2025
Columnists
Burcum: Professor aims for 87 counties with dementia ‘roadshow’
Joe Gaugler takes outreach seriously and is commendably hitting the road with information and resources.
AuthoredJill Burcum
January 4, 2025
Columnists
Rash: Reject polarization, not news
An informed citizenry is essential to our democracy.
AuthoredJohn Rash
January 3, 2025
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Morris: Tragedy struck at the dawn of a new year
The attack in New Orleans won’t be taken lightly, but neither will it derail our resolve.
AuthoredPhil Morris
January 2, 2025
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Burcum: A call to action for backyard flock owners
Avian flu’s threat should prompt coop biosecurity review. Fortunately, how-to resources abound in Minnesota.
AuthoredJill Burcum
January 1, 2025
Columnists
Morris: What are you paying for, exactly? Wouldn’t *you* like to know?
With a new transparency law taking effect in Minnesota, you can.
AuthoredPhil Morris
December 31, 2024