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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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From the Editorial Board: Musk? Access to IRS data? No.
A public explanation is urgently needed of why the South African-born billionaire and his unvetted techies would require access to sensitive individual financial data.
February 17, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s statue — and stature
The author’s likeness was stolen. His legacy endures.
February 17, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Defending the Constitution: the president and the limits of power
The administration’s flouting of the law must not be ignored for partisan gain.
February 8, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Sorrow, unity the right response to aviation disaster
Investigations and politics will come; now is the time for mourning.
January 30, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Fight back against Trump anti-DEI orders
Before Trump’s executive order, America had been making progress.
January 25, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons wantonly betray the rule of law
‘Law and order’ apparently doesn’t apply to a violent MAGA mob that attempted an insurrection.
January 21, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: ‘Quiet but jolting’: An Inauguration Day roundup
Are Americans fully ready for where they’re about to go?
January 20, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Minnesota Legislature mess must not fester
The standoff in the Minnesota Legislature reflects poorly on the state, and legal clarity is needed on what constitutes a quorum as soon as possible.
January 15, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Fight back against Trump anti-DEI orders
Before Trump’s executive order, America had been making progress.
January 25, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons wantonly betray the rule of law
‘Law and order’ apparently doesn’t apply to a violent MAGA mob that attempted an insurrection.
January 21, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: ‘Quiet but jolting’: An Inauguration Day roundup
Are Americans fully ready for where they’re about to go?
January 20, 2025
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From the Editorial Board: Minnesota Legislature mess must not fester
The standoff in the Minnesota Legislature reflects poorly on the state, and legal clarity is needed on what constitutes a quorum as soon as possible.
January 15, 2025