As session deadline nears, budget deal pushes aside policy goals
The end is near. Legislators are heading toward a deadline of midnight Monday, May 20, to finish their work. Despite...
Editorial
Minnesotans last to agree on election security
Minnesota usually shows up near the top, if not No. 1, in rankings of the states. But on the urgent...
Handheld phones aren’t the only driving distraction
Put down the phone and drive. That’s now the law in Minnesota. The Legislature passed and Gov. Tim Walz signed...
Ban e-cigarettes in public places, raise tobacco sales age
There’s smoke in the air at the state Capitol this spring as the Legislature grinds toward a May 20 adjournment....
Gun safety skeptics weren’t entirely right
A year has passed. A year ago, we were focused on demonstrations and rallies supporting gun control safety legislation following...
Finish the job: bring Northstar to St. Cloud
Question: When is a subsidy not a subsidy? Answer: When the money is used to support public transit, such as...
Voters asked for results instead of deadlock; will legislators deliver this time?
There’s a new look at the Capitol. Tim Walz replaced fellow Democrat Mark Dayton in the governor’s office, while Democrats...
During extreme cold, more chilling news for Minnesotans
In the midst of the coldest weather in 25 years, Minnesotans heard more chilling news on Jan. 29 from the...