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Opinion
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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From the Editorial Board: A short Christmas benediction from the past that has aged quite well
Now is a good time to reflect on what really matters: family, faith and community.
December 24, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Thankful, mindful, hopeful, realistic
An annual collection of Thanksgiving thoughts from the Minnesota Star Tribune’s opinion staff.
November 27, 2024
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Welcome back to Minnesota and reality, Governor
Now that Gov. Tim Walz’s vice presidential bid has ended, there’s important work to do at home. Reinvigorating that “One Minnesota” campaign is a must.
November 8, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: A divided Minnesota shouldn’t stall state lawmakers
Unmet issues require bipartisan solutions.
November 7, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Minnesota voters sought balance in 2024
The state’s U.S. House delegation remains evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans’ strong showing in Minnesota House races puts DFL state government trifecta in peril.
November 6, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Trump wins. Unity still matters.
The president-elect and Americans at large can share the pursuit of greatness as long as they understand that grievance alone is not governance.
November 6, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: It's (finally!) Election Day. Make your voice heard.
Minnesota’s robust systems should inspire confidence in the process.
November 4, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Rally rhetoric reflects Trump’s divisiveness
Disgraceful comments came from supporters and the candidate himself.
October 28, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Minnesota voters sought balance in 2024
The state’s U.S. House delegation remains evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans’ strong showing in Minnesota House races puts DFL state government trifecta in peril.
November 6, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Trump wins. Unity still matters.
The president-elect and Americans at large can share the pursuit of greatness as long as they understand that grievance alone is not governance.
November 6, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: It's (finally!) Election Day. Make your voice heard.
Minnesota’s robust systems should inspire confidence in the process.
November 4, 2024
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From the Editorial Board: Rally rhetoric reflects Trump’s divisiveness
Disgraceful comments came from supporters and the candidate himself.
October 28, 2024