One of the few things we know with reasonable certainty about the budget brewing in St. Paul is that data centers will be required to pay sales tax on their…
Today, the Supreme Court rightsized the scope of National Environmental Policy Act reviews by an 8-0 decision. It could well be a landmark ruling for lower courts because it decides…
This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz needled the Texas legislature’s attempt to rein in their marijuana laws. “Texans, flee the nanny state and come up north to enjoy the land…
Last week, the White House issued four executive orders designed to revitalize the U.S. nuclear industry. With Minnesota’s 1994 moratorium on new nuclear power plants, the state will be left…
In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between…
Last week, I summarized the state of play in the budget negotiations in St. Paul and suggested that you “watch this space” to stay informed. If you have been watching…
It’s a tale as old as time itself: a last-minute ticket purchased to Dubai, another airport arrest. Lou Raguse of KARE-11 TV reported on the 6 p.m. news this evening…
The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Thursday, May 15th, that it’s rescinding last year’s rule that cut some wind and solar fees by 80% on certain public lands. It’s a welcome step toward…
The trial of Derrick John Thompson got underway today in the deaths of five young women in a horrific car crash nearly two years ago. Thompson, age 29, is accused…
The Tri-County coroner (for Hennepin, Scott, and Dakota counties) has documented 26 homicides for 2025 year-to-date (though May 16). [The race recorded for the victim is as published by the…
Local media are digging into the newest Feeding Our Future scandal, the nonprofit New Vision Foundation of St. Paul. What went on behind the blue door? Keep in mind that…
The state legislature is said to be working through the holiday weekend to reach an agreement on the next $66 billion two-year budget. The St. Paul Pioneer Press (PP) reported…
Last December, American Experiment held a commemoration ceremony honoring the anniversary of the Battle of Nashville and the Minnesotans who played such a prominent role, many of them sacrificing their…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Minnesota small-business owners eye tax cut tangled in sprawling federal bill Star Tribune: Market volatility leaves some Minnesotans uneasy about 401(k) retirement investments Star Tribune: Minnesota…
Media reports indicate that another nonprofit was searched by the FBI yesterday in connection with the sprawling Feeding Our Future scandal. Please note that no person or company named below…
When it comes to education spending in Minnesota, there never appears to be enough dollars at play. Gov. Walz and the teachers’ union continually call to “fully fund” public schools,…
Last week, Duluth approved a 3-story, 60-unit “luxury” condo development project in an area previously zoned for single homes, much to the dismay of some locals. Since the project became…
As of this Thursday, Minnesotans are free from California’s onerous electric vehicle mandate. The Senate on Thursday voted 51-44 to overturn the Biden administration’s approval of California’s Clean Air Act…
There is a large clock that watches over the representatives in the Minnesota House, reminding them that they are always on deadline. As that clock ticked away toward sine die,…
“Legalize it,” Peter Tosh sang in 1976, “And don’t criticize it.” He also promised to “advertise it,” but he said nothing about taxing it. But then, he probably hadn’t been to…
Mercifully (so far), one of the few tax increases included in the state budget “deal” involves subjecting to taxation electricity used by data centers. As a direct result, though, the…
The Monday deadline for Minnesota’s legislators to pass a budget came and went without a budget being passed. We did get an agreement on spending targets for the upcoming two…
A recent Twitter (X) post by Bill Melugin of Fox News caught my eye. Melugin writes about a new initiative by the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of…
I previously wrote about the $7 billion elephant in the room plaguing Minnesota’s Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension fund. As of the plan’s latest valuation study, TRA says its funded…