Readers Write: Secretariat and the love of horses, Minnesota's future
Lifelong joy, thanks to the Nankivils. Plus: Letters responding to Star Tribune Opinion's call for submissions.
Minnesota's future — the legislative process: How to make laws that make sense
A good statute deserves plain language, not legalese and its ilk.
Minnesota's future — the thought process: How to get to a creative, cooperative society
Let's start with what the federal government can do for the states.
Minnesota's future — the politics: How to do right by the middle class
The world is changing and we need to change with it — while giving those facing upheaval both the means to adapt and the belief that their own efforts still drive their destinies.
Minnesota's future: How to be part of it (and what 'it' is)
We need to create the context for a thriving state.
Minnesota's future: How to build community
It's a problem here. Fixing it will require ending a "go-it-alone" psychology, culture and communication habits.
Minnesota's future: Does the cold weather make this state isolating?
At least in my experience since I moved here to study, it's difficult to find the "third spaces" where ideas bloom that otherwise might not.
Steven Schier
Minnesota's political future has already happened in two other states
Washington and Oregon, with similar demographics to this state's, suggest the path forward.
Kip Sullivan
Minnesota's future: How to contain health care costs, revisited
The Legislature has ordered up multiple studies on the issue. Here's what we should hope they will deliver.
Mary Meland, Dale Dobrin, Ada Alden and Roger Sheldon
Minnesota's future: Expect to reap what we've sown
That's a good thing — in a few years, we'll be hearing the success stories resulting from this year's efforts for the well-being of children.
Kate Downing Khaled and Adair Mosely
Minnesota's future: A new vision for downtown Minneapolis
We start by recognizing that downtown was never previously designed for everyone.
James Schoettler, Jay Severance, Jerome Johnson, Mat Hollinshead, Greg Struve and Joe Landsberger
Minnesota's future: A metropolitan transit philosophy for the 21st century
One built for the region, not just the downtowns. One that ends the problem of "you can't get there from here."
Arne H. Carlson
Arne Carlson: Big vision is not enough — integrity, competence are key
Citizens need to be able to trust their government.
Dave Panetti
Minnesota's future: It's good to be home in Minnesota
We haven't lived here for years, but we still call this home.
Andy Brehm
Minnesota's future: Make the GOP relevant again
We can't win if we don't show up.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's future: Early ed champions are thrilled, not satisfied
Major progress was made, but we need to do more for children from low-income families.
Scott Jensen
Scott Jensen: Abortion reconsidered — reading our collective moral compass
A balanced amendment on the ballot would allow voters to decide what edicts should be contained in the Minnesota Constitution regarding abortion access.
Peter Coyle
Minnesota's future: Rescue state's natural treasures, starting with Lake Pepin
If something isn't done, Lake Pepin will cease to exist.
Tom Horner
Minnesota's future: Minnesota Miracle or Minnesota Mayhem?
That depends on whether policymakers make good governance a top priority.
Tuleah Palmer
Minnesota's future: Urban and rural Minnesota need each other more than ever
Especially on energy transitions.
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