Jim Spencer

I cover the interaction among Washington politicians, Minnesota businesses and federal regulators for the Star Tribune.

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

@stribrooks Laughing so hard I spit my cereal. Let's see a column about potential responses to the superspreader and his unmasked minions. You can lead with boiling Duluth and go from there.

[Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks]

Should we boil Duluth? I think we might need to boil Duluth.

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Is this who we have become? Please read and share.
U.S. political divide becomes increasingly violent, rattling activists and police https://t.co/XcHxcvGV4N

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

This short take says it all about reopening schools in a pandemic. Couild have titled "Collateral Damage."

[frates @frates]

Five paragraphs worth reading.
https://t.co/31ORdzEHYM

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

A fine piece of science writing and a badly needed laugh in a holiday season marred by ugly politics.

[Joanne Kimberlin @jkimreporter]

And who among us hasn't been here?
https://t.co/sMQBhq3tVk

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

@chuckplunkett Congrats on the new gig. Thanks for standing up for the true role of journalism in a free society. What you did in calling out Alden was an inspiration. Glad CU understood. Best, Jim

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

How tariffs that help one industry can hurt others.

https://t.co/wpN66YJT0J

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

@taxjarmark I would like to interview you for a story previewing South Dakota v. Wayfair. Please call me at 202-662-7432. Jim Spencer Washington Correspondent Minneapolis Star Tribune

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

@AmyEGardner Richly deserved. I know you will flourish at a moment in American history when this kind of journalism is all that stands between democracy and autocracy. That's a big ask, but I know you will come up with answers. Congratulations.

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Stretched for workers, Minnesota businesses lament immigration pushback https://t.co/RIX7wW7dzS

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Stay or go? 3M CEO among executives under pressure to leave Trump advisory group https://t.co/bzUtMN85o0

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Target, Best Buy see nice return on border adjustment lobbying effort https://t.co/XxjFpWxtFH

[Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks]

Congress narrowly rejects plan to have Department of Defense conduct a "strategic assessment" of the entire Muslim faith. https://t.co/h3O9JZyDGb

[Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks]

Only one member of MN delegation thought that sounded like a good idea: @RepTomEmmer
https://t.co/KTqNt4gnCi

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Minn. prof sues Trump over ethics https://t.co/2TkzF5Z3Px X-Bush ethics chief says prez violates constitution. Vows to keep up pressure.

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

St. Louis court clears way for first Infuse jury trial https://t.co/Xw1VoyzzB2 Secret records could become public for controversial product

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Suit claims Medtronic misbranded neck spine device to avoid safety tests https://t.co/pYYE68J0OA Co.says product fits chest, lower back.

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Public can report medical device problems at new FDA webpage https://t.co/aqQYEUyZyN Government makes it easier to report company misconduct

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

FDA rules allow medical device makers to keep injuries under wraps https://t.co/YgltBps9L3 Should those who break the law be rewarded?

[Jim Spencer @spencerstrib]

Federal bill for EpiPens jumped 463 percent in 5 years https://t.co/bnZiFRkEKc Improper generic branding cost taxpayers, Klobuchar says.