American Experiment

How mining will bring even greater prosperity to Minnesota.

January 11, 2021 by Catrin Wigfall

Interactive map: Type of learning model being used by Minnesota school districts & charter schools

Use this interactive map of Minnesota to identify a school district or charter school and the number of grade levels operating under each learning model.

January 11, 2021 by Catrin Wigfall

January 11, 2021 by Martha Njolomole

In-person K-12 learning is essential to a well functioning economy

Apart from preparing children for their future, k-12 education also frees parents to do paid work. School closures, in addition to harming children, have disrupted this central role of schools…

January 11, 2021 by Martha Njolomole

Inappropriate Discussion Between Xcel Energy, Public Utility Regulators

There is nothing wrong with a meeting between the PUC and utility companies they regulate, but some of the agenda and discussions during this meeting were highly irregular and inappropriate.

January 11, 2021 by John Phelan

Covid-19 shutdowns are crippling Minnesota’s labor market

Government Covid-19 shutdowns and unemployment payments which are increased and extended for an indefinite period will keep unemployment at elevated levels.

January 11, 2021 by John Phelan

Spending & Taxes

Poll: Unequivocal marching orders

January 10, 2021 by Rob Autry

Minnesotans reject higher taxes by wide margins.

January 10, 2021 by Rob Autry

Culture

Q&A: Laura Ingraham

January 10, 2021 by Laura Ingraham, John Hinderaker

John Hinderaker interviews the Fox host about the future of conservative politics.

January 10, 2021 by Laura Ingraham, John Hinderaker

January 10, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Clear Energy Alliance: Climate Censorship

Big Tech will not tolerate any views that run counter to the “climate crisis” narrative. It’s obvious our Tech Betters are all ideologically aligned with the hard left. But that…

January 10, 2021 by Isaac Orr

January 9, 2021 by Isaac Orr

In the Tank, Ep 276: Siege on the Capitol, Biden Climate Emergency?

The Heartland Institute's Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Cameron Sholty are joined by Isaac Orr in episode 276 of the In The Tank Podcast. The crew gives their takes on…

January 9, 2021 by Isaac Orr

January 9, 2021 by Tom Steward

Mickey’s Diner Among Bars and Restaurants Seeking Donations to Survive Shutdowns

Mickey's Diner is one of the most recognizable places to get a bite to eat in Minnesota. But for how much longer? Now Mickey's has become perhaps the most high…

January 9, 2021 by Tom Steward

January 9, 2021 by John Phelan

Minnesota’s Economic News – W/E 1/8/21

A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.

January 9, 2021 by John Phelan

January 8, 2021 by Martha Njolomole

Minnesota’s 2021 minimum wage hike: bad policy coinciding with very bad timing

Raising the minimum wage is generally bad public policy, but current events make the 2021 minimum wage hike an especially bigger burden on Minnesota's small businesses.

January 8, 2021 by Martha Njolomole

January 8, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Mining Jobs Grow in December While Hospitality Jobs Plummet

Leisure and hospitality jobs plummeted in December of 2020 as Governors tightened economic restrictions nationwide, causing almost half a million layoffs at restaurants, bars, and hotels. Interestingly, the mining and…

January 8, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Public Meeting on Social Studies Standards Happening Monday

On Monday, January 11 starting at 8:30 a.m., the Minnesota Standards Review Committee will spend the day reviewing public feedback on the first draft of the proposed K-12 social studies…

Education can’t be the great equalizer if schools are closed

According to a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, school closures have contributed to higher educational inequality, and wider achievement gaps will persist until students finish high school, which…

Frustration on the rise among Rochester Public Schools parents over school plans

For Rochester Public Schools (RPS), the school board approved the district's decision to transition PreK to 2nd grade from a distance learning model to a hybrid learning model (combining classroom…

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