Schools are important for kids: they give kids structure to their lives and also help them stay active. School closures have done the opposite; they have helped foster a more…
"To understand what’s wrong with our public education system, you have to look at what’s arguably the most powerful force in our schools: White parents."
Minnesotans might be under the impression that the wheels of state government stopped turning during the pandemic. Far from it. Gov. Tim Walz still has the pedal to the metal…
A public awareness campaign launched this week by Center of the American Experiment seeks to inform Minnesotans of a dramatic increase in violent crime in the Twin Cities and give…
New research from the CDC suggests that Covid-19 could have an Infection Fatality Rate in Minnesota of 0.3%.
We often discuss how electricity prices in Minnesota, and around the country, have been increasing due to mandates for wind and solar. Because these sources of electricity are dependent on…
Due to the ban that was placed on "elective" and "non-emergency" medical procedures screening as well as treatment services were delayed for a lot of patients. This, added to the…
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, Governor Tim Walz has claimed he is "following the science." If "science versus politics" is supposed to influence decision-making, it's time to do that with regard…
In this recording of a live webinar, John Hinderaker talks with Senator Karin Housley and Avik Roy about COVID-19 policies that are putting the elderly in danger. What has Minnesota…
Just because doing something is a good idea, it doesn't necessarily follow that it is a good idea for government to force people to do it. Ask yourself how, in…
Texas is often held up as an example by wind advocates of the free market choosing wind. These talking points may appear to be persuasive, but there are three main…
The Minnesota National Guard commander whose soldiers effectively quelled the Twin Cities riots overnight once Gov. Tim Walz authorized the necessary troops to do the job has gotten a big-time…
Research strongly suggests that kids face a low risk of contracting the virus and are therefore less likely to spread it. Additionally, children also learn better in the classroom setting…
Minnesota has had more Covid-19 deaths in its care homes - 1,172 - than 30 states have had in total. If we strip out care home deaths, our state is…
Congresswoman Betty McCollum, who represents St. Paul, has once again taken aim at Minnesota’s mining industry by inserting language into a federal spending bill that would prevent federal agencies from…
The budget crunch facing local governments due to the economic impact of COVID-19 may not be all bad if it leads cities to get out of businesses they probably had…
On July 8, 2020, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem joined us for a discussion of how South Dakota was able to flatten their curve without a statewide shutdown. Here are…
Since the passage of Act 10 in Wisconsin, teachers' unions such as Education Minnesota have "warned" educators of becoming like Wisconsin if similar union reform is passed. But Act 10…
Mining opponents in Minnesota often argue that instead of developing some of the largest undeveloped deposits of copper and nickel in the world, Northeastern Minnesotans should instead focus on creating…
This op ed appeared in the Duluth News Tribune on July 18th, 2020 In May, Kris Schiffler, owner of Shady’s Hometown Tavern in Albany, Minnesota, announced he was going to…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Figuring out what school learning will look like this fall has stirred up quite the debate nationwide. And all the uncertainty over schools reopening and what it would take for…
St. Paul police want to know who looted the upscale store Lululemon during the riots following the death of George Floyd. The police department just posted an online wanted notice…
Police did nothing to stop vandals from tearing down a statue of Christopher Columbus.