Star Tribune endorsements
The Star Tribune editorial board will make its endorsements for the 2017 general election starting Oct. 24.
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Editorial endorsement: With a major caveat, Harris is top choice for St. Paul mayor
Events made for an ugly end to the campaign. If elected, Harris will need to focus on healing the city.
Editorial endorsement: Jenkins, White in Minneapolis' Eighth Ward
Voters have solid options.
Editorial endorsements: Bender, Schroeder win our backing for Minneapolis City Council
An incumbent and a newcomer are best picks for Tenth, Eleventh Wards.
Editorial endorsement: Return Schiff to Minneapolis City Council in Ninth Ward
His long record of service makes him favored over one-termer Cano.
Editorial endorsements: Warsame, Goodman merit new terms on Minneapolis City Council
Incumbents have the experience City Hall will need the next four years.
Editorial endorsements: Johnson, Yang should be re-elected to Mpls. City Council
Both incumbents have been more moderate voices on the Minneapolis City Council.
Editorial endorsements: Reich and Bildsoe for Mpls. City Council
Kevin Reich, Tim Bildsoe offer best mix of skills in First and Third Ward.
Editorial endorsement: Two incumbents and a first-time candidate are best bets in St. Paul
Brodrick, Foster and Xiong emerge from a weak school board field.
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