A lot of damage has been done in the name of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Businesses have been forced to close with no hopes of reopening, and many others have…
The “Conservative” Energy Network is a group of organizations that receive vast amounts of money from liberal groups while masquerading as conservative voices on energy policy. These groups deceptively co-opt…
Gov. Walz tells us that he needs to keep his emergency powers to protect us from Covid-19. How, then, is he managing to produce outcomes so much worse than in…
From time to time I write about a group called the Minnesota “Conservative” Energy Forum (MNCEF), which attempts to portray themselves as a voice for conservative ideals in energy policy.…
As school districts sever ties with their local police department, they are also rethinking their employment of school resource officers (SROs). These officers are usually contracted with the local police…
A lot of states have opened and they have not made it worse for themselves. Even some of the surge that was seen two weeks after reopening in some states…
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a major focal point for liberal environmentalist groups and politicians who want to turn Minnesota into a Cold California by mandating California car regulations in…
Minnesota needs qualified ICU nurses to help fight Covid-19. Membership of the national Nurse Licensure Compact would make that easier.
While Minnesota’s bar and restaurant restrictions continue, Wisconsin has been open for weeks. Minnesotans have had enough and are crossing the border to get a taste of pre-COVID-19 life.…
The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers (the nation’s two largest teachers’ unions) are calling on Congress to develop a national public database that compiles the names…
A month ago, I wrote about how Minnesota was experiencing the worst of both worlds when it comes to COVID-19, with the state having both the highest death rate per…
When the police didn't protect Minneapolitians in the recent riots, they practiced the great American tradition of defending themselves. The gun control debate is dead for years, but this armed…
Over the past few weeks I have written about why the fuel switching provisions of the ECO Act are problematic (here, here, and here), and why conservative legislators should remove…
Childcare is essential for the economy. And right now, access to childcare will be a critical factor in deciding when parents will be able to go back to work. It…
Minneapolis city council is moving to abolish the police. The city's residents might not be so keen.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Bible tells us that Joshua brought down the walls of Jericho with the blast of seven trumpets. This charming new memoir by András Simonyi tells us how the opening…
This afternoon Governor Tim Walz held a press briefing, describing the next step in Minnesota`s reopening plan. In an executive order, the governor has loosened restrictions to allow indoor dining…
Should layoffs have to occur, the Madison School District administration is recommending that qualifications, and not seniority, decide who gets let go. Guess who is not happy about this proposal?
The growing demand for skilled workers is not being matched by a supply of skilled workers, and this misalignment is causing more and more companies to take matters into their…
The killing of George Floyd by a former Minneapolis police officer sparked massive, peaceful demonstrations where people aired legitimate grievances about the use of force by officers. It also resulted…
Sadly, at the same time that many have been exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest, others have simply been out rioting or using the opportunity to loot some free…
When our hearts are filled with pain, despair, and anguish; and the path forward is so unclear; the best first step is prayer. As George Floyd’s memorial service is nearing…
In response to House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler’s (DFL-Golden Valley) lie that a white supremacist intentionally tried to murder peaceful protestors on Sunday, John Hinderaker released the following statement: “DFL…