Andy Brehm

Contributing Columnist

Opinion

Andy Brehm has been a conservative commentator around the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years, regularly contributing to the Star Tribune’s opinion section and frequently appearing on KSTP’s “At Issue” and TPT’s “Almanac.” He’s a corporate lawyer and previously served as U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman’s press secretary. He lives in St. Paul.

Andy Brehm has been a conservative commentator around the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years, regularly contributing to the Star Tribune’s opinion section and frequently appearing on KSTP’s “At Issue” and TPT’s “Almanac.” He’s a corporate lawyer and previously served as U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman’s press secretary. He lives in St. Paul.

Latest from Andy Brehm

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Brehm: Climate change didn’t cause the Los Angeles wildfires. Government incompetence did.

Here’s where the readiness fell far short.

January 15, 2025

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Brehm: The friendship recession

Many of us have fewer meaningful relationships than ever before. As we enter a new year, now is a good time to assess our friendships and whether we’re doing enough to keep them going.

January 5, 2025

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Brehm: Actually, the DFL deserves complete credit for the budgetary mess Minnesota finds itself in

Counterpoint: Republicans didn’t have a seat at the table when the DFL trifecta set the state on a fiscal collision course; but sensible cost-cutting can help get us off it.

December 22, 2024

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Brehm: Trump’s recess appointment scheme is reckless

The U.S. Senate should always provide its advice and consent on presidential nominations; it has a constitutional right and duty to thwart unfit selections.

December 4, 2024