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The American story: Flawed and, yes, exceptional

It's all in the foundation.
Editorial

U's interim leader has been a careful steward

Jeff Ettinger stepped up and did the job predictably well.
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Police contract delivers change for Minneapolis residents and officers

The City Council should approve it without delay.
Opinion

Editorial cartoon: Dave Granlund on SCOTUS' Jan. 6 charges ruling

Editorial

Dems must confront Biden debate debacle

Ultimately, the campaign is about the future of democracy, which the president has prioritized.
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More trouble in court for Biden's student loan scheme

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What my late brother's life allows me to add to Pride Weekend

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I'm looking for a man in finance. Trust fund. 6-5. Blue eyes.

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How 'Cowboy Carter' can help us all reclaim the red, white and blue

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Letters
June 28
President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, stand during a break in a presidential debate h

Readers Write: The presidential debate, antisemitism at the U of M, Twins TV coverage

We’re putting out the call for new commentary writers.
Opinion
New Voices
updated 19 hours 52 mins. ago
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.
Opinion
June 28
Editorial cartoon: Rick McKee on the debate train wreck

Editorial cartoon: Rick McKee on the debate train wreck

Opinion
June 27
Editorial cartoon: Bill Bramhall on the debate and SCOTUS rulings

Editorial cartoon: Bill Bramhall on the debate and SCOTUS rulings

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
updated 15 hours 43 mins. ago
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.
The growing memorial for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell on June 7 outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in Minneapolis.

Police Chief O'Hara: Officer Jamal Mitchell was exceptional, but he was not the exception

Letters
June 27
The House in session at the Capitol in St. Paul on May 18.

Readers Write: State government, farming, Minneapolis police contract

"William J.H. Boetcker (1873-1962), a revered Presbyterian minister, is credited for stating, 'A man is judged by the company he keeps and a company i

Will candidates be judged by the company they keep?

Editorial
June 27
FILE -- Birth control pills at a home in Bend, Ore., Sept. 4, 2015. The Supreme Court agreed on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, to decide whether the Trump adm

GOP, if you're 'for contraception,' show it

Abortion rights protesters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, on April 24.

In Idaho case, Supreme Court takes a mulligan

Directly above shot of school and office supplies. Stationeries are covering bottom of black surface. They are kept on blackboard.

Counterpoint: Parents of color can make good decisions about their children's education

Editorial
June 26
It's easier than you think to get scammed

It's easier than you think to get scammed

People gather for a prayer gathering supporting Israel held on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 3.

U administration overstepped authority in revoking Raz Segal's job offer

Opinion
June 26
Editorial cartoon: Dave Granlund on the presidential debate

Editorial cartoon: Dave Granlund on the presidential debate

Louisiana's Ten Commandments ploy

"Unfortunately, less than 10% of hit-and-run drivers are arrested and successfully prosecuted in the criminal court, says Solution Now. There needs to

Hit-and-runs are too prevalent, and justice is too rare

Letters
June 26
Trainer Tony Rengstorf rides a pony from the track at Canterbury Park in Shakopee in May.

Readers Write: Canterbury Park, presidential race, overflowing manure, economic growth

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