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America's fiasco in Afghanistan

The withdrawal debacle and Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban will have enduring impact for Afghans, Americans and the world.
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How to pick a better mask against COVID

As delta variant spreads, many types of high-filtration masks are in greater supply.
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Say no to guns at the State Fair

Group's lawsuit is both unnecessary and dangerous.

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Duluth
August 3
FILE - Voting signs in front of Duluth City Hall. Duluth is the only city in the state with a primary this year.

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Star Tribune Opinion's latest feature spotlights commentaries written by first-time contributors to our pages. These thinkers, readers and opinionated community members from across Minnesota have something to say and, we hope, inspire you to join the conversation, too.
Politics
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November 10, 2022
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Playing Politics podcast
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Playing Politics podcast
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Listening to the "Playing Politics" podcast from the Star Tribune and WCCO Radio is like taking a seat at the Editorial Board table and hearing an informed and opinionated weekly discussion of all things political in Minnesota and the nation. "Playing Politics" features WCCO's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's John Rash in addition to editorial writer Patricia Lopez and columnists Lori Sturdevant and D.J. Tice – award-winning journalists who bring varied perspectives to the issues of the day.
Duluth
October 27, 2022
Duluth voter’s guide.

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Local
October 17, 2022
Some in New Ulm have pushed for the city to become more welcoming. Meanwhile, fiery conservative candidates are attempting to shift the discussion awa

In New Ulm, culture wars at forefront in school board race

Twin Metals underground mine location: Aerial view of the area that would be mined by Twin Metals.
Special report Mining and the BWCA: Not this location
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The Star Tribune Editorial Board has taken the position that the Twin Metals copper-nickel mining project near the BWCA should not proceed. That editorial and others leading up to it are collected here. Responses will be added as they are published.
Politics
August 20, 2022
The Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount produces about half of Minnesota’s gas. It’s run by a subsidiary of Koch Industries, one of the defendants in

Minnesota's 'Big Oil' lawsuit becomes an issue in attorney general's race

www.startribune.com
August 9, 2022

Photos: 2022 Primary Day in Minnesota

Politics
April 9, 2022
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls spoke to a college Republicans group at the University of St. Thomas.

Kendall Qualls banks on outsider status in Republican bid for governor

Politics
March 19, 2022
Sen. Michelle Benson arrived early at a GOP convention for Senate District 57 at Lakeville North High School to mingle with party activists.

Michelle Benson aims to bring a mom's 'common sense' to governor's office

Politics
February 12, 2022
Former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, alongside his wife, Maralee, announced his campaign for governor in September.

Paul Gazelka hopes tough-on-crime focus gives him an edge in governor's race

www.startribune.com
December 11, 2021
Dr. Scott Jensen smiled as he spoke to supporters before the start of a GOP gubernatorial debate on Dec. 7 in Wayzata.

Scott Jensen charts path to GOP frontrunner status in governor's race via Trump playbook

Local
November 3, 2021
Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hugged his father at his campaign’s election night party at Jefe Urban Cocina Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 in Minnea

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