Journalism ethics are more important than ever
Journalists don’t like to be part of the story. We prefer observing, researching the facts and conducting interviews to report...
Editorial
Pawlenty’s poor support for higher education disqualifies him
After eight years as a lobbyist for the financial industry, Tim Pawlenty wants to return to Minnesota’s governor’s office. The...
Rep. Emmer, we’d like to see you
Has anyone seen Rep. Tom Emmer? Our Sixth District representative is running for re-election and like all members of Congress,...
There’s really no way to save daylight
After long, dark winters, the time to “spring forward” marks the symbolic beginning of summer. We look forward to long...
Democracy is not a spectator sport
Recent local reaction to gun violence in schools has taught us being a citizen in a democracy is not a...
Government operates best in sunshine, not darkness
Every March, journalists celebrate Sunshine Week. It’s not about a Florida vacation but more importantly about the public’s right to...
Food shelves need your help all year long
Assigning a month to a cause or concern serves to bring attention and focus engagement. That’s the case this month...
Time to act on 15-year-old school safety report
It’s no surprise that gun safety measures aren’t going anywhere fast in Washington, D.C., or St. Paul. Republicans have shown...