Heating your home with natural gas is much less expensive than electricity, according to the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to the agency, average winter household costs for natural…
Bjorn Lomborg is the president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, a think tank that “researches the smartest ways to do good.” In this episode, Robert talks to Lomborg about his…
You might think the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota would have hurt the chances of the $6.9 million morgue winning our inaugural Golden Turkey Award for silly spending.…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The future of a strong childcare industry after Covid in Minnesota lies in ensuring that the state does not go back to stringent rules that have contributed to a much…
Millions of students across the United States are relying on distance learning for their education, but many aren't getting live contact from a teacher.
A new report by the Child Mind Institute and the California Partners Project has found that teens are struggling with isolation from school closures and have greatly increased their screen…
Admissions are surging so why is capacity falling?
Elected officials in Minneapolis don’t seem to understand that there is no such thing as a free lunch. That’s why their idea of assisting small businesses hurt or destroyed in…
For the second consecutive month, Minnesota has seen a drop in unemployment due to people leaving the workforce entirely.
One hundred fifty-seven years ago, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. His words should still speak to us today.
According to experts and a growing body of research, a scientifically-based literacy program is the most effective way to improve literacy and reduce the achievement gap. But teachers are often…
Today's the day YOU can make the most impact for liberty in Minnesota.
Since Minnesota's second surge in cases began in mid-September, more cases have been traced to care homes than bars and restaurants. Gov. Walz has got his priorities wrong.
Imagine it’s March 2021 and they just announced the state budget deficit has grown to $5 or $6 billion for the next biennium. The economic slowdown from our over-reaction to…
Despite bold-sounding announcements on decarbonizing America from progressive politicians and profit-seeking, government-approved monopolies, the biggest impediment to a world powered by wind, solar, and batteries is not political opposition from…
Freedom is a fundamental foundation of American society, and its advancement is crucial to the preservation of a prosperous American society. That is why we celebrate the freedom wins that…
If workers do become more sensitive to state taxes as a result of Covid-19, it should give state policymakers pause for thought before hiking taxes further.
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Pollution Control Agency approved permits for the Line 3 oil pipeline operated by Enbridge. As we have noted many times,…
Not so long ago when the national media stopped by to tell the outside world about the Twin Cities, they were drawn by attractions like the Mall of America, vibrant…
Will he stand up for every child, or just be another politician?
Governor Walz's new restrictions are a sign of more bad news for an industry that is already struggling.
How much should the State of Minnesota spend every year promoting tourism? On the one hand, it’s not the role of government to advertise and promote the State Fair or…
Our state faces a very serious problem with Covid-19: our care homes remain disaster areas and ICU occupancy continues to rise. State government and local media should not be trying…