Youth sports participants were allowed to return to practice last week under Gov. Walz's latest executive order allowing practices and games. But the results of an online survey of parents…
Minnesota’s policymakers should abolish our estate tax.
A 20 percent rate increase is only the beginning.
Covid-19 non-ICU hospitalizations are also down, 62% from their late November peak.
The reality is that on average Minnesotan's shoulder a higher tax burden compared to other states.
State lawmakers were told in no uncertain terms by students in an online hearing this week that the last school year has been a wasted opportunity due to shutdowns that…
The Minnesota Standards Review Committee held an all-day virtual public meeting on Monday, January 11 to discuss public feedback on the first draft of proposed revisions to the state's K-12…
The Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum (MNCEF) has released another pressure poll designed to scare Republicans into voting for legislation mandating more expensive wind and solar facilities in Minnesota. Here's why…
As of January 7th, 41 Minnesotans aged under 40 have died from Covid-19. By contrast, at least 88 Minnesotans aged under 40 have been murdered since the state recorded its…
According to the Annual National Migration Study, in 2020, Americans migrated to states that had, among other things, more favorable tax environments. Minnesota, on the net, lost residents to other…
Several school districts have announced plans to bring elementary students back into the classroom, including the Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools that have been under a distance learning model…
Background: Minnesota Power announced they will be closing or converting the Boswell Energy Center’s remaining units in Cohasset to be “coal free” by 2035. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data…
Surviving the Covid-19 pandemic is hard enough without bad laws making it harder.
The coronavirus has had a disruptive impact on schools and education, leaving many parents frustrated over their children's learning experience and concerned about their health and well-being. But a recent…
The New York Times had an interesting article on January 8th detailing how the Chinese solar industry is tied to “forced labor,” which is also known as slavery.
Despite loosened restrictions, some restaurant owners are in no rush to reopen citing the difficulty associated with constantly shutting down and reopening. Additionally for some, reopening at 50% is not…
The traditional joint media availability of the Governor and legislative leaders Monday veered off the road, into the ditch, flipped upside-down, and caught on fire. It’s normally a really good…
Gov. Cuomo finally recognizes that avoidable economic damage ought to be avoided.
On November 13, 2020, Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) featured anti-pipeline activist Winona LaDuke on Almanac to discuss the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project. On the program, LaDuke made several…
Suburbs enact bans on neighborhood protests.
Parents should have alternatives to public education.
Minnesota’s spending is already historically high.
How mining will bring even greater prosperity to Minnesota.
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.