Depend on Carter to guide St. Paul
City needs incumbent mayor's skills to tackle crime and focus on housing.
Star Tribune endorsements
The Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates separately from the newsroom, offers its recommendations on ballot questions and election contests in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
As Minneapolis recovers, re-elect Jacob Frey
On key issues, incumbent mayor is best choice to lead city.
Vote 'yes' on 'strong mayor' question
City Question 1 offers Minneapolis a chance to fix broken City Hall structure.
Vote 'no' on police charter change
Amendment would enable defunding, not real reform Minneapolis needs.
Reject efforts to add rent control
St. Paul's proposal would flirt with long-recognized domino effects, and a ballot question in Minneapolis opens the door for the same.
Kevin Reich deserves another term in First Ward
His record of pragmatic leadership makes him the strongest candidate.
In Second Ward, Yusra Arab over Cam Gordon
She's a fresh voice who offers reasoned analysis of critical issues.
Michael Rainville for the Third Ward
He knows what the ward needs and has an impressive background of civic service.
For needed change on the North Side, LaTrisha Vetaw in Fourth Ward and Kristel Porter in Fifth
They are the best choices over disappointing incumbents on Minneapolis' North Side.
Jamal Osman is clear choice in re-election bid
He is a pragmatic and practical voice on the Minneapolis City Council.
Mpls. can depend on Lisa Goodman
Longest-serving council member's skills, experience are needed more than ever.
Andrea Jenkins has earned a second term
Incumbent Mpls. City Council member is a passionate public servant.
Strong voices for central neighborhoods
Michael 'Mickey' Moore in the Ninth Ward and Alicia Gibson in the 10th would make the council stronger.
Moore endorsement withdrawn
After additional reporting, the Star Tribune Editorial Board can't recommend Minneapolis Ninth Ward candidate.
Koski's sensible approach stands out
First-time candidate wants to focus on serving constituents in the 11th Ward over serving an ideological agenda.
Give Andrew Johnson a third term
He can be a well-rounded force on the Minneapolis City Council.
Palmisano is a voice of reason
On policing and other issues, incumbent has been a hardworking leader.
At-large seats: Set a new course for Minneapolis Park Board
At-large candidates Meg Forney, Mary McKelvey and Charles Rucker get the nod.
District seats: Keeping the Minneapolis Park Board 'in its lane'
Recommended: Thompson, Alper, Shaffer, Musich and Abene.
Skilled leaders needed for St. Paul schools
Farnsworth, Foster, Henderson and Vue get the nod for open board seats.