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A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota

We introduce our new focus on public opinion.

Millennial-focused movement to create ‘marriage champions.’

Blaine homeowners reject America’s ‘first certified green neighborhood.’

This is not your grandpa’s think tank.

American Experiment’s Newest Policy Fellow.

St. Paul educator spoke on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to support Mark Janus.

Madison Faupel Fights for Free Speech on Campus.

American Experiment Economist John Phelan argues for mining jobs and against jerks.

Phelan tells the legislature that Minnesota’s economy is slumping down to the average.

Classroom indoctrination stirs an emotional exchange.

The Legislative Auditor criticizes DEED’s fund for failure to show results.

When assessing the employment impact of renewable energy in Minnesota, we must take into account not just what is 'seen', the 6,200 jobs int creates, but also what is 'not…

National media report the growing backlash against gigantic wind farms in Freeborn County.

Industry expert to headline American Experiment forum about the future of jobs.

This meme is a perfect analogy for what happens to our electricity system when intermittent renewable sources of electricity are added to the grid. Let me explain:

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There are an estimated 6,200 jobs in renewable energy in Minnesota. But these have come at the cost of higher energy prices for Minnesota's consumers. If they had that extra…

IPS Solar has a handout touting the so-called benefits of installing solar panels on schools. Find out why doing so will increase your electricity bills.

In light of the most recent developments, legislators and others are asking, is the Met Council even qualified to safely operate both freight and passenger light rail trains adjacent to…

It's no secret public-sector unions are opposed to a favorable outcome for Mark Janus in the U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME. But their dire warnings that a pro-plaintiff…

Minnesota's corporate tax rate is the third highest in the United States. For the sake of future economic growth, we should hope that Rep. Joe McDonald's bill proposing a modest…

Have you ever wondered if there was a (relatively) short read which provided the ammunition needed to refute the various claims made by the wind energy industry? Well, your wishes…

The supply of and demand for middle-skill workers has created a mismatch in our labor market. The “skills gap” is real, and employers are coming up with their own solutions…