Small businesses are essential to the American economy. Apart from making up the majority of all American businesses, they employ close to half of the labor force and are responsible…
What a difference a real public health crisis makes, as opposed to the manufactured imminent threat to our collective survival from climate change. Last fall Minneapolis elected officials banned new…
During the Democrat debate on Sunday, March 15, 2020, between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice-President Joe Biden, Vice-President Biden stated that he would allow “no new fracking,” and…
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to force widespread school closures across the country, use this interactive map to see the status of individual states.
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators has stated the union "settled" for the district's wage increase proposal of 1.5 percent this year and 2 percent next year, which will still…
The “convergence,” which is supposed to explain Minnesota’s slow rate of economic growth relative to the US average, has not been happening over the period covered in our report.
The effect of regulation on small businesses have bigger effects on the economy. Because regulations prevent small firms from growing and also surviving, the economy is affected. Small businesses make…
During the Democrat debate on Sunday, March 15, 2020, between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice-President Joe Biden, Vice-President Biden stated that he would allow “no new fracking,” and…
With Minnesota’s K-12 public schools set to temporarily close by Wednesday at the latest—many have already shut down—here are several free online resources for educators and parents of students whose…
How far would you go to avoid inheritance tax?
A total of 24 states have increased or plan to increase their minimum wage mandates. However the data shows wages have been rising even before the fight for higher minimum…
There’s been a run on surgical safety masks since concerns over COVID-19 began spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. The face masks generally sold for roughly $1 apiece…
Over a longer or a shorter period, data shows that Minnesota's economy is growing at a slower rate than the US generally.
ATTENTION: Due to conditions outside of our control, this event has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 18th. All tickets bought for the April 4th date are transferrable. We are so…
Plastic bag bans and taxes have become all the rage in urban areas, as generally affluent, liberal city officials try to reduce the use of plastic bags. However, current events…
The New York Times' reframing of American history through its 1619 Project has been criticized for its inaccuracies by many leading scholars and historians. But the most significant challenge yet…
The National Education Association has backed Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden for president, calling Biden a “tireless advocate for public education.” But many members aren't pleased the union rushed into announcing…
This article originally appeared in The Onion. SOUTH BEND, IN—Triumphantly celebrating victory with an adoring crowd of supporters, vindictive former Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was elected mayor of South…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators and its members have ended a three-day strike that kept 36,000 students out of the classroom. A tentative agreement on the new two-year collective…
The Coronavirus is disrupting the global supply chain for solar and wind energy because many of the components used in solar panels and wind turbines are made in China, according…
Today, we launch our latest The State of Minnesota's Economy report, drawing on data up to 2018.
In anticipation of the possible widespread proliferation of COVID-19 in Minnesota, economist John Phelan outlined risk factors for the state economy, as well as bright spots where Minnesota may fare…
Coronavirus is a human tragedy. It illustrates, once again, the need for a strong economy to provide the resources to cope.