D.J. Tice

Columnist

Opinion

Tice has been a writer, editor and publisher in Twin Cities journalism for decades. He was previously an editor at Corporate Report Minnesota and Twin Cities magazines, editor and publisher at the Twin Cities Reader, and an editorial writer and columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. From 2003-2009, he was the Star Tribune's state political editor, directing coverage of the Legislature, state government, the Minnesota congressional delegation, and elections. After that, he was the Star Tribune’s commentary editor through early 2024. He is the author of two books of popular history. His collection of ordinary Minnesotans' memories, Minnesota's Twentieth Century, published by the University of Minnesota Press, was awarded the Minnesota Book Award for history in 2000.

Tice has been a writer, editor and publisher in Twin Cities journalism for decades. He was previously an editor at Corporate Report Minnesota and Twin Cities magazines, editor and publisher at the Twin Cities Reader, and an editorial writer and columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. From 2003-2009, he was the Star Tribune's state political editor, directing coverage of the Legislature, state government, the Minnesota congressional delegation, and elections. After that, he was the Star Tribune’s commentary editor through early 2024. He is the author of two books of popular history. His collection of ordinary Minnesotans' memories, Minnesota's Twentieth Century, published by the University of Minnesota Press, was awarded the Minnesota Book Award for history in 2000.

Contact

doug.tice@startribune.com

612-673-4456

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Tice: Voters say a house divided on abortion can stand — for now

Perhaps more of them have accepted the idea of supporting abortion rights in their own states while letting other states go their own way.

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He understands how it works, just not why.

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Plus, summaries of contested races around the state.

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Voting for gridlock might be the most rational thing you do

Especially now with your presidential options being what they are.

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