Editorials
Other’s opinion: Up next up in COVID times: The NFL
Star Tribune It’s a minor injustice of the pandemic — emphasis on “minor,” because there are clearly more significant ones — that the disruption occurred ...
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Editorials
Other’s opinion: COVID-19: College population can be proactive, prevent spread
The Free Press, Mankato With Mankato’s population growing by some 16,000 to 20,000 students this week and next, and with secondary school beginning in two ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, August 29, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Other’s Opinion: Rely on science, not Trump, on COVID-19
Star Tribune The coronavirus has killed more than 808,000 people worldwide and nearly 177,000 in the U.S., including 1,771 in Minnesota. Over 23 million people ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:30 am
RSS General
Vikings will open season at U.S. Bank Stadium without fans
By Rochelle Olson Star Tribune U.S. Bank Stadium will be a fan-free zone for at least the first two Minnesota Vikings home games this season ...
by Tribune News Service, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 5:24 pm
Columnists
Get the flu vaccine to avoid a U.S. ‘twindemic’
By Star Tribune The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. fortunately had minimal overlap with the influenza season’s typical December-February peak. But that grace period is ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, August 22, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Other’s Opinion: No excuses for not following hands-free law
The Free Press No hand-holding for this anniversary. It’s been a year since Minnesota’s hands-free driving law went into effect, and we can do so ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Others Opinion: Attempts to destroy USPS must be thwarted
The Free Press, Mankato President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are ramping up their efforts to destroy the U.S. Postal Service, especially to weaken and ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, August 15, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Others Opinion: U.S. must unite to fight foreign attacks on the 2020 election
Star Tribune Russia, China and Iran are targeting the 2020 election, according to U.S. intelligence agencies. To protect our democracy, America — from the White ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Others Opinion: COVID-19 — Use local data to adjust restrictions
The Free Press As the COVID-19 exhibits its predicted ebbs and flows in states around the country, balancing economic health and public health will require ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Other’s Opinion: Climate change remains a key election issue
The Free Press, Mankato The coronavirus pandemic has understandably shoved aside many matters that the country was focused on. But those issues remain and voters ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Honor John Lewis and pass voting-rights bill
Star Tribune A 65-foot mural in Atlanta reflects the larger-than-life legacy of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, the civil-rights icon who died of pancreatic cancer on ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 7:01 am
Editorials
Other’s Opinion: Action is essential at the State Capitol
As negotiations continue at the Minnesota Legislature, there are welcome signs that leaders may be nearing the kind of compromise that produces movement — and ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, July 18, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Other’s opinion: A data-driven reality check on returning to normal
Star Tribune Anyone feeling confident about having COVID-19 under control should take a few minutes to watch Dr. Sakina Naqvi’s testimony before Minnesota lawmakers last ...
by Tribune News Service, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Other’s opinion: Minnesota response is working to stop spread
The Free Press (Mankato) Recently released research on COVID-19 cases in the United States shows Minnesota to be one of the top 10 states in ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, July 11, 2020 6:30 am
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Five things to know about the Twins’ 60-game schedule
By Michael Rand Star Tribune Major League Baseball released its truncated 2020 schedule on Monday, a 60-game slate for each team that still reads more ...