Issues

Once again, we are reminded about how throughout the pandemic, a big emphasis was placed on feel-good actions that have little impact on COVID-19 outcomes.

April 13, 2021, by Martha Njolomole

Health Care

COVID-19 shows that Minnesota should tap its immigrant health workers

April 13, 2021, by John Phelan

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year it revealed a couple of major flaws in Minnesota’s health care system. One was the moratorium on building new hospitals. Without this, we…

April 13, 2021, by John Phelan

Energy & Environment

Most Minnesota households with rooftop solar make over $100,000

April 13, 2021, by Isaac Orr

A recent report published by Lawrence Berkeley Labs (LBL) examining the income demographics of solar panel owners found that most households with solar panels on their roofs in Minnesota make…

April 13, 2021, by Isaac Orr

Culture

No apologies: 5 things that need to be said about the death of Daunte Wright

April 13, 2021, by Bill Walsh

Everyone agrees that Duante Wright's death was tragic, but we can't ignore the facts and stick to a stubborn narrative about race.

April 13, 2021, by Bill Walsh

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Energy & Environment

Is Minnesota Next?

March 31, 2021

In February, more than 4.5 million Texas families suffered through a week of power outages due to inadequate electricity supplies. What caused these blackouts, and how can we make sure…

March 31, 2021

Energy & Environment

Support Mining in Minnesota

March 30, 2021

Minnesota is the place to mine for critical minerals.

March 30, 2021

Economy

The State of Minnesota’s Economy 2020: A focus on economic growth

March 25, 2021

American Experiment Economists John Phelan and Martha Njolomole release their latest report on Minnesota’s economy.

March 25, 2021

Governance

Tour Minnesota’s Most Expensive Rest Stop!

March 17, 2021

Take a tour through the $7.2 million Goose Creek Rest Stop that won American Experiment’s latest Golden Turkey competition. You won’t believe this place!

March 17, 2021

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Culture

No apologies: 5 things that need to be said about the death of Daunte Wright

April 13, 2021, by Bill Walsh

Everyone agrees that Duante Wright's death was tragic, but we can't ignore the facts and stick to a stubborn narrative about race.

April 13, 2021, by Bill Walsh

Health Care

Minnesota ranks 11th in U.S. for COVID-19 restrictions, is also a hotspot

April 7, 2021, by John Phelan

Today, WCCO reports: A new survey ranks Minnesota just outside the top 10 among states with the most COVID-19 restrictions in place. WalletHub has been ranking states periodically during the pandemic,…

April 7, 2021, by John Phelan

Spending & Taxes

Minnesota is already a leader in welfare spending. Gov. Walz wants to spend even more

April 5, 2021, by John Phelan

Last week, the Star Tribune reported: Thousands of Minnesota families living in poverty will see a boost in monthly relief payments and will no longer have to meet cumbersome paperwork…

April 5, 2021, by John Phelan

Governance

Legislative watchdog reveals widespread violations at DHS

March 30, 2021, by Tom Steward

It would be difficult to overstate the level of bureaucratic bungling and mismanagement at Minnesota’s largest government agency revealed in a scathing new state auditor’s report. The Star Tribune rattled…

March 30, 2021, by Tom Steward

Energy & Environment

Say NO! to Gov. Walz’s Green New permitting process

March 30, 2021, by Isaac Orr

Governor Tim Walz and bureaucrats in St. Paul continue to create more red tape for job creators who want to do business in Minnesota. The latest regulations, as outlined in…

March 30, 2021, by Isaac Orr

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Green Energy Fails

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