Our unrelenting aim is to use the tools of opinion journalism in more empowering ways. We will continue to search for and find creative, new ways to add value to a voting experience — rather than reduce our analysis to binary recommendations.
From the onset, we called our decision to pause endorsements an experiment. It wasn’t a forever decision. That remains true. After Nov. 5 has passed, we intend to continue public conversations already underway about how we best serve our loyal readers and grow new audiences throughout the entire state of Minnesota. The editorial endorsement construct remains a tool that may still offer value, especially in state and local races.
In this age of polarization and bitter division, we believe our primary role as opinion leaders is to identify and host the most important conversations that unite and grow communities. We will work tirelessly to avoid counterproductive quicksand on either side of partisan debates.
This critical undertaking is not aspirational; we believe it’s essential to our continued evolution in the way we serve all of Minnesota. We recognize the endeavor boils down to trust that is developed and retained through careful listening, deep awareness and, yes, the ability to evolve.
We will continue to use our opinion pages to shine a bright light on leadership and hold it accountable. That is a role we have long embraced and will continue to embrace after Election Day and the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States.
