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Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. News reporters and editors are not involved in determining the board's positions. The board’s members are Phil Morris, David Banks, Jill Burcum, Denise Johnson and John Rash. Star Tribune Opinion staff members Elena Neuzil and Maggie Kelly also contribute, and Star Tribune Publisher and CEO Steve Grove advises the board.
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What Walz should address at the DNC
Good policy makes good politics. Specifics should be emphasized.
August 20, 2024
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A Minnesota health care battle royale
Both consumers and regulators should pay attention to what HealthPartners is saying about UnitedHealth.
August 17, 2024
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That’s more like it: Hennepin board’s new pay plan
Increases of 5% in each of the next two years are reasonable as a catch-up mechanism.
August 16, 2024
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8% city tax increases? That’s a lot.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are under pressure but should strive to reduce what their mayors have proposed.
August 15, 2024
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A St. Louis River vision nears reality
In 2013, a cheerful state employee told us that cleaning up a century of pollution on this Great Lakes estuary was doable. He was right.
August 14, 2024
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So much rides on the farm bill
Here’s what’s on the table in Washington this time around and how it touches on all of our lives.
August 13, 2024
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Can flawed cops flee their records?
The Sonya Massey killing in Illinois raises the question again. Here’s where things stand on the vetting of new hires in Minneapolis.
August 10, 2024
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Continue, expand gunshot detection
Some question the ShotSpotter technology used in Minneapolis, but it’s part of a comprehensive response to gun crime.
August 9, 2024
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A St. Louis River vision nears reality
In 2013, a cheerful state employee told us that cleaning up a century of pollution on this Great Lakes estuary was doable. He was right.
August 14, 2024
Editorials
So much rides on the farm bill
Here’s what’s on the table in Washington this time around and how it touches on all of our lives.
August 13, 2024
Editorials
Can flawed cops flee their records?
The Sonya Massey killing in Illinois raises the question again. Here’s where things stand on the vetting of new hires in Minneapolis.
August 10, 2024
Editorials
Continue, expand gunshot detection
Some question the ShotSpotter technology used in Minneapolis, but it’s part of a comprehensive response to gun crime.
August 9, 2024