David Schultz, Editor in Chief of Minneapolis Times, is a frequent contributor on CNN, BBC, WCCO and other local media outlets. David is a professor in the political science department at Hamline University where he teaches classes in American politics, public policy and administration, and ethics. Schultz holds an appointment at the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas law schools and teaches election law, state constitutional law, and professional responsibility. He has authored/edited 45 books, 12 legal treatises, and more than 200 articles on topics including civil service reform, election law, eminent domain, constitutional law, public policy, legal and political theory, and the media and politics. In addition to 30+ years teaching, he has worked in government as a director of code enforcement and for a community action agency as an economic and housing planner.
Minnesota executive orders, emergency powers, and the 2026 Boundary Waters mining dispute
Presidents have long used executive orders to advance policy when Congress is unwilling...
Minnesota’s August 11 primaries exposed polling failures, tested party endorsements, and offered new clues about where both parties are headed in November.
The biggest loser...
As local journalism faces major shifts, the Minneapolis Times is expanding—and inviting local reporters, community advocates, and storytellers to shape our next chapter.
The Minneapolis...
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