Opinion
Even My Dogs Don’t Think Uptown Is “Vibrant”
Two dogs, one neighborhood and a daily walk that shows how far Uptown has to go to feel vibrant again.
48th in the Nation: A Wake-Up Call for School Counseling in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 48th in the nation for student-to-counselor ratios as student mental health needs rise. A new state bill aims to expand school counseling and strengthen support for students.
The Politics of Holy Week: Then and Now
Palm Sunday was a clash between Roman military power and a public act of resistance — a tension that echoes today in protests against state authority and immigration en-forcement.
We Can Do Better, Minneapolis — Here’s How
The fall 2025 city election was rough. For a city that so often agrees on the issues, Minneapolis still found a way to turn shared values into a full-contact sport. Maybe this is a good moment to pause, take a breath and consider a few ways we might do better next time.
Wishing For Snow
As another chaotic election season collides with an unseasonably warm fall, gratitude feels complicated. Between politics, climate change and human suffering, maybe the best we can do this Thanksgiving is find small moments of hope — and wish for snow.
