Jill Burcum

Editorial Writer

Opinion

Burcum has been an editorial writer since March 2008, joining the Editorial Board after working in the newsroom as an editor and reporter. She is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for editorial writing. "Not This Mine. Not This Location," which focused on copper mining’s risk to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, was recognized in 2020. Her "Separate and Unequal" series on dilapidated Bureau of Indian Education schools was a finalist in 2015, and she also testified before Congress that same year about these schools' poor condition. Burcum graduated magna cum laude from the University of Washington in 1991 and started her career as a reporter for the Rochester Post-Bulletin. She previously worked for Mayo Clinic and Ican Inc.

Burcum has been an editorial writer since March 2008, joining the Editorial Board after working in the newsroom as an editor and reporter. She is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for editorial writing. "Not This Mine. Not This Location," which focused on copper mining’s risk to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, was recognized in 2020. Her "Separate and Unequal" series on dilapidated Bureau of Indian Education schools was a finalist in 2015, and she also testified before Congress that same year about these schools' poor condition. Burcum graduated magna cum laude from the University of Washington in 1991 and started her career as a reporter for the Rochester Post-Bulletin. She previously worked for Mayo Clinic and Ican Inc.

Contact

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Latest from Jill Burcum

Columnists

Burcum: Will Elon Musk’s efficiency group have the guts to take on health insurers?

The coldhearted reaction to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder should spur meaningful health care system improvements. Musk’s team should see Medicare Advantage plans as an opportunity for reform, savings.

December 14, 2024

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Burcum: Now’s the ‘perfect time’ to get COVID, flu boosters

Holiday gatherings can spread joy ... and germs. Take steps now to ensure you and your loved ones are up to date on these and other vital vaccines.

December 10, 2024

Columnists

Burcum: A welcome, bipartisan push for Great Lakes cleanup

Congress should act this year to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Four members of Minnesota’s Congressional delegation are part of a commendable coalition pushing for swift passage.

December 7, 2024

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Burcum: Mad about the price of eggs? Wait ’til you see coming health coverage cost hikes.

Here’s another reason for Congress to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies: avoiding political peril. Letting the aid expire will lead to steep premium increases across the nation before 2026 midterms.

December 3, 2024