“Most economic fallacies derive from the tendency to assume that there is a fixed pie, that one party can gain only at the expense of another” - Milton Friedman
The Minneapolis-based brewery, Indeed, is expanding its business…in Milwaukee, which we all know is Algonquin for “The Good Land.” Indeed will open a 10-barrel brewery and taproom that will serve…
The following article as written by Duggan Flanakin at CFACT.org: History was made in March when federal officials gave the green light for construction and operation of copper mines in…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota
City Pages is great if you want to know where to hear live bluegrass or buy a vegan burger. But if you want any understanding of economic policy, look elsewhere.
If Minnesota had matched the national rate of GDP growth since 2010, per capita GDP would have been $1,418 higher than it was in 2018.
New data shows that Minnesota had the 22nd fastest growing economy in the US in 2018, down from 14th in 2017.
The argument against preemption is also an argument against a statewide minimum wage.
The Magic Money Tree which will pay for trillions of dollars of new spending has a new name: Modern Monetary Theory
Perhaps by coming together on the CCAP fraud issue, lawmakers can begin to plan for a complete overhaul of Minnesota’s generous and infamous welfare system. What other programs are being…
Heartland’s Donald Kendal, and Jim Lakely are joined by Isaac Orr in episode #187 of the In The Tank Podcast. Today’s episode features work from the Center of the American Experiment, and…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Given Minnesota’s leadership in the metro and the governor’s mansion, if you are cheering on the idea of punishing sanctuary cities, be careful what you wish for. Minnesota’s already overburdened…
The line at the post office this afternoon reminded me it is Tax Day. The dreaded day of the year to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s. In…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota
Thirty-six participants from across the state seized the opportunity to show off their metal skills in a “Women in Welding” competition held at St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC).
At the capitol last week, Rep. Loeffler claimed that most of 'the rich' were idle rich who didn't work for their money and asked for research into this. That research…
Minnesota’s Information Technology (IT) industry sector is struggling, like so many others, to find skilled workers. An innovative new joint venture between Summit Academy OIC and Atomic Data Company is…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The only way to boost wages is to boost worker productivity.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
"Well, if you don't like it move to New Hampshire". People never say this to you when you make the point that Minnesotans are some of the most heavily taxed citizens…
"If you drive a car, I'll tax the street", as The Beatles sang. Minnesotans are already some of most heavily taxed people in America. With state revenues at near record…
"MN jobless rate ticks up to 3.1 percent; jobs down from a year ago"; "Snow, cold wiped out nearly 9,000 Minnesota jobs last month, may signal a bigger turn"; "Aging…