Before the pandemic, chronic absenteeism in schools — defined as when a student misses 10 percent or more of the school year — was considered a crisis. But COVID pushed…
In today’s episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Katherine Kersten, senior policy fellow at American Experiment. Together, they expose what Governor Walz and the…
Dr. James Dobson, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 89, wrote in his 1970 book Dare to Discipline, “Respect for leadership is the glue that holds…
A funny thing happened on the way to BlackRock’s takeover of Minnesota Power: the environmentalist movement was split. From Walker Orenstein at the Minnesota Star Tribune: Northern Minnesota power company…
According to a newly published study, New York City’s rent control policy likely raised unemployment by discouraging job search. Analyzing data from 2002 to 2017, the study found that rent…
Ecuadoran national Carlos Adrian Verdugo-Castro made a court appearance in federal court in downtown St. Paul this afternoon. The story of how he got there is quite a tale. Drawing…
The national nonprofit group Defending Education recently released a report highlighting the funds spent since 2022 by the nation’s two largest teachers’ unions, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and…
A law passed by the 2023 DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature that bars certain religious colleges and universities from participating in the state’s 40-year-old Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program has been ruled…
Labor market MPR News: July jobs report: Minnesota economy strong but slowing as shifting federal policy creates uncertainty St. Cloud Live: Minnesota economy remains stable despite layoffs, tariffs, DEED says…
Numerous polls (and we write about them often!) show parents overwhelmingly support the growing education market and the policies that help families access these options. Polls also show (and we…
The JigJiga is up for Ahmed Yasin Ali, age 60, who pled guilty this afternoon (Friday) at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Ali is Defendant No. 37 (out of…
A troubling trend The murder of 77-year-old Ann Prazniak in her south Minneapolis apartment in 1998 was an extremely callous act, reflective of the depravity that consumed the crack addicts…
Bill Walsh has put together this video including the career highlights of state Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis), a leading candidate for mayor of Minneapolis this year. I’ve been following the…
Support for charter schools remains high among the majority of all American adults at 63 percent. A recent national July poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of EdChoice asked…
Following a law passed last year, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), in conjunction with the Department of Revenue, has created a Taxpayer Receipt, an interactive tool where Minnesotans can check…
A recently released report from progressive institute The Century Foundation ranked Minnesota number one in the nation for immigrant student support. The report judged states on three primary factors; (1)…
Probably not. Last week, the state Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) announced that it approved “Minnesota’s first stand-alone battery storage project.” The details of the 150 MW project: Located in Olmsted…
If you ask a Minnesota student about the environment, you’re likely to hear about crises, collapses, and catastrophes. The truth is that the environment has been steadily improving and that…
Said Shafii Farah, age 43, entered a guilty plea in the attempted juror bribery case arising out of the first Feeding Our Future courtroom trial conducted last year. He pled…
Substitute teachers step in when teachers are absent to ensure that classes run, students are supervised, and that learning takes place. But when a teacher is absent and the sub…
Center of the American Experiment returns to the Minnesota State Fair this Saturday to talk to fairgoers about the dismal state of third-grade reading. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Education, 85…
For Minnesota teachers, the financial health of the Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) — the single default defined benefit pension plan for the majority of teachers in the state — affects…
Roberto Carlos Cano-Loredo, age 43, appeared in federal court this morning (Thursday) to punch his one-way ticket to south of the border. Mr. Cano, billed out of Austin, MN, pled…
We take an early look at the DFL money game for 2025. The election calendar this year will be dominated by city-level races in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Also, there…