Minnesota already has a large and complex government structure. Between state agencies, local governments, boards, commissions, and departments, there is no shortage of authority overseeing public programs and taxpayer dollars. Yet some lawmakers are now proposing the creation of a new Office of Inspector General (OIG), which supporters claim would improve accountability and fight fraud. While that may sound appealing on the surface, creating another powerful government office may actually create more problems than it solves.

When I look back over the last 50 years of my life, I realize how much of it was spent moving. Moving toward goals. Moving toward success. Moving toward the next achievement that I thought would finally make me feel like I had “arrived.” Like many people of my generation, I grew up believing that hard work was the path to a meaningful life, and to be fair, hard work did open many doors for me.

Jay Shetty’s 8 Rules of Love explores how people can create deeper, healthier, and more meaningful relationships by combining ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and practical self-awareness. Rather than viewing love as something that simply happens, Shetty argues that love is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and improved over time. Each “rule” represents a different stage or principle of building lasting connection — from learning to be alone to learning how to grow together and even how to let go when necessary.