John Rash
Editorial Columnist
NewsRash's commentary can be heard on WCCO-AM on Friday mornings at 8:10 a.m. and on Wednesdays on "Playing Politics," a podcast from the Editorial Board. He lives in St. Louis Park with his wife, two children and a dog..
Latest from John Rash
Rash: ‘Between both worlds,’ Ukrainians in Minnesota contribute to each
While their stories are unique, there’s unity in appreciation of America, a desire to give back, and a warning that waning Western support only emboldens Russia.
May 14, 2025
Rash: Record graduation rate merits kudos — and caution
Threats to federal funding are among the challenges to progress on narrowing demographic gaps.
May 11, 2025
Rash: Trump is risking America’s — and Minnesota’s — key relationship with Canada
The president should respect that our northern neighbor is “not for sale” and mend fences with Minnesota’s largest trading partner.
May 7, 2025
Rash: Tariffs and reckless rhetoric repel international tourists from U.S. travel
The economic stakes are high for the country and Minnesota.
April 25, 2025
Rash: Pope Francis’ lesson and legacy of love, faith and service
The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at 88, was a spiritual and even geopolitical force.
April 21, 2025
Rash: The ‘fabric of our Constitution’ is frayed
Prominent legal scholar says Trump’s actions are “something really new and quite challenging in American history.”
April 15, 2025
Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration
Minnesota needs newcomers, so citizens and leaders should advocate for them.
April 8, 2025
Rash: International Film Festival a reason to return to the theater
12-day celebration of cinema from around the world features 200+ films, panels and special events.
April 1, 2025
Rash: Pope Francis’ lesson and legacy of love, faith and service
The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at 88, was a spiritual and even geopolitical force.
April 21, 2025
Rash: The ‘fabric of our Constitution’ is frayed
Prominent legal scholar says Trump’s actions are “something really new and quite challenging in American history.”
April 15, 2025
Rash: The virtue and necessity of immigration
Minnesota needs newcomers, so citizens and leaders should advocate for them.
April 8, 2025
Rash: International Film Festival a reason to return to the theater
12-day celebration of cinema from around the world features 200+ films, panels and special events.
April 1, 2025