What are the lessons of elections past?
What have we learned in the last two years? As we prepare to vote and then wait for this year’s...
Editorial
Five questions for Tom Emmer
Rep. Tom Emmer is seeking a third term representing the 6th District. He was an early and strong supporter of...
Vote ‘yes’ Nov. 6 to continue Sartell-St. Stephen’s commitment to education
Voters in the Sartell-St. Stephen school district will be asked on Nov. 6 to approve a levy to fund the...
Keep it local during Oct. 18 trash pickup
“If you see something, say something.” That admonition usually applies to airports and other potential terrorism targets. But on Oct....
Census, redistricting questions are hidden election issues
The future of Minnesota’s representation in the next decade will be decided with this fall’s elections and with decisions being...
Compromise, cooperation should be key issues for voters
It’s hard to turn down a gift of $6 million. But that’s what happened because Minnesota’s political leaders couldn’t agree...
Government shouldn’t try to censor social media
Misconceptions about free speech and the First Amendment are getting tangled up in the growing controversy over the role of...
‘Nobody’ wins when you don’t vote
Do you want to overthrow the government? Or maybe you think things are going just fine. Either way, Tuesday’s primary...