The trends and reasons for deaths of despair are more complicated than a quick look suggests.

A letter to the Strib illustrates the ignorance of many medical professionals.

Bad Trumpy, bad, continues and let's talk about what is really wrong with Minnesota's economy.

More fear-mongering on non-existent increases in cancer diagnoses.

Another day attempting to bring a little balance to the headlines of the day.

Little Timmy puts his nutso self on full display for the nation, as if his performance as a VP candidate wasn't enough.

Health care spending continues to grow and health care prices are contributing to ongoing inflation processes.

Two broad themes permeate the Strib's recent front page coverage.

Inflation concerns persist, but bond prices rose in early trading?

After an acceptable start, the week's debt auctions ended very poorly.

The Star Tribune very generously prints an op-ed on Minnesota's CV-19 response.

My latest biographical journey is with Benjamin Franklin.

Another day of shilling for the anti-Trump Dems.

Minnesota has gone from far above average per person GDP to well below average.

The usual drivel from the Strib.