The incident On Wednesday, April 22, at 12:30 p.m., Edina police were called to a shooting outside a transitional affordable housing complex near 66th and York Ave. Police located the…
When Minnesota passed universal school meals in 2023, I warned that the policy’s design could create future funding and data problems if not addressed. That is now happening and has…
A contempt-of-court trap has been created by two federal judges issuing conflicting and irreconcilable orders on the same illegal alien on the same day. The executive branch cannot comply with…
This morning, the FBI raided two dozen more Minnesota businesses linked to fraud. AlphaNews reports, Federal agents raid the Somali Senior Center & Adult Day Services in Minneapolis this morning…
Ohio policymakers have announced the creation of a statewide Attendance Dashboard that will be used to combat chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism occurs when a student is absent from school for…
The incident On Saturday evening, a gunman intent on killing President Trump and cabinet members was arrested by United States Secret Service (USSS) agents after he rushed a security checkpoint…
Prior to 2022, if you had asked 1,000 random Minnesotans to name the ten most pressing issues facing the state, it is very unlikely that any of them would have…
In a recent Post Bulletin reader Q&A, “Answer Man” responded to questions about why Rochester Public Schools graduates students who aren’t demonstrating proficiency in math and reading on state assessments.…
Fox 9 reports, After ICE ‘overwhelmed’ federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll The “emotional toll.” So you can forget about justice dispensed “without fear nor favor.” Judge Schiltz,…
In November, the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence (MCFE) — one of the best policy organizations in the state — hosted its 99th Annual Meeting and Policy Forum. The last…
With four weeks left in the legislative session, here is a quick look at where the big issues stand. Committee deadlines have come and gone so activity will now be…
In February, the Tax Foundation’s Jared Walczak observed that not long ago, it was still possible to speak of a “typical” state income tax with a top rate of about six percent.…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: A new tax on fraud? Minnesota lawmakers are discussing the ‘Take it Back Act’ to recover stolen money Star Tribune: Opinion |…
There are many different measures used to determine how a student is doing academically — teacher observations, in-class assignments, quizzes, report cards, benchmark exams, and standardized tests, to name a…
The ed-reform conversation has been abuzz with talk about the Southern Surge, a thrilling run at the top of the educational achievement charts by states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.…
Gallup reported yesterday, Less Support in U.S. for Solar, Wind Energy; More for Nuclear The Hill newspaper reported on the poll results. The poll found that 66 percent of Americans…
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…