Over the past few weeks I have written about why the fuel switching provisions of the ECO Act are problematic (here, here, and here), and why conservative legislators should remove…
Childcare is essential for the economy. And right now, access to childcare will be a critical factor in deciding when parents will be able to go back to work. It…
Minneapolis city council is moving to abolish the police. The city's residents might not be so keen.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Bible tells us that Joshua brought down the walls of Jericho with the blast of seven trumpets. This charming new memoir by András Simonyi tells us how the opening…
This afternoon Governor Tim Walz held a press briefing, describing the next step in Minnesota`s reopening plan. In an executive order, the governor has loosened restrictions to allow indoor dining…
Should layoffs have to occur, the Madison School District administration is recommending that qualifications, and not seniority, decide who gets let go. Guess who is not happy about this proposal?
The growing demand for skilled workers is not being matched by a supply of skilled workers, and this misalignment is causing more and more companies to take matters into their…
The killing of George Floyd by a former Minneapolis police officer sparked massive, peaceful demonstrations where people aired legitimate grievances about the use of force by officers. It also resulted…
Sadly, at the same time that many have been exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest, others have simply been out rioting or using the opportunity to loot some free…
When our hearts are filled with pain, despair, and anguish; and the path forward is so unclear; the best first step is prayer. As George Floyd’s memorial service is nearing…
In response to House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler’s (DFL-Golden Valley) lie that a white supremacist intentionally tried to murder peaceful protestors on Sunday, John Hinderaker released the following statement: “DFL…
Governor Walz loves to pretend that scientific evidence is the primary driver for the decisions he makes in St. Paul, but his actions show otherwise. In reality, Walz's mantra of…
Celebrities like Steve Carrell and Justin Timberlake are giving money to the people who wrecked large parts of the Twin Cities. They should give it to their victims instead.
Tesla's co-founder and CEO Elon Musk wants young people to know that getting a four-year degree is not the only way into top companies. He looks for "evidence of exceptional…
So far any establishment that cannot physically seat people outside has not been able to open and operate legally. Furthermore, restaurants have been forced to plan their business around the…
Amidst mounting frustration with the state and national teachers’ union, a small group of teachers in Becker, Minnesota decided to try something different. They successfully petitioned the state to call…
Starting fall 2026, public schools across the state will be required to implement new K-12 academic standards and benchmarks in social studies. Since there is no external approval process on…
The last few years will go down in history as a time when fraudsters brazenly stole billions of dollars from Minnesota and federal taxpayers while state regulators looked the other…
Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address last Tuesday evening, using the speech to tout false education “successes,” claim he lowered taxes for Minnesotans, and take…