Thanks for posting this op ed piece. I read the Power line blog about this editorial of the Strib which nearly echoed in its eitirety the NYT's piece without any credit being mentioned for the ideas.
The Mpls Star-Tribune is worthless for serious news. The only good part about it is the excellent review of local cultural events, of which, there are many. Mpls does have a wonderful cultural scene.
Lived in Mn for many years. Liked the sports page, and sales on Sunday.
Otherwise used the paper as a place for our 2 dogs to take care of their business when it was too cold to let them outside....