Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release entitled “DHS Exposes Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law.” As Center of the American Experiment reported here, the…
Yesterday, language for a 2026-27 state government energy budget (and the accompanying spreadsheet) was quietly posted to the legislature’s website. The bill primarily finances the state Public Utilities Commission and…
The fourth biennial Speaking Proudly oratory competition is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Minnesota State Capitol. The competition is open to all Minnesota high school girls interested in…
Fighting fraud in state government is popular with voters, so why isn’t it happening? Here in the office, we just got the results of our quarterly Thinking Minnesota opinion poll.…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans support creating a new office of Inspector General to investigate and prosecute fraud in state government. Seventy-two percent…
In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz’s bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for…
Last week, Talon Metals announced it has secured a former coal mine site in western North Dakota for processing nickel from its proposed project. It’s a victory for North Dakota’s…
In American Experiment’s 2021 report, “The State of Minnesota’s Economy: 2020 — A focus on economic growth,” we wrote: "What matters for economic welfare is per capita income. This is…
Hamza Abdirashid Said, age 20, was charged with three felonies arising from the Friday night shooting outside of the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held at the University of Minnesota’s…
The trial continues this week in Hennepin County Court for Derrick John Thompson, now age 29. He’s accused in fifteen felony counts arising from the horrific June 2023 car crash…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, a strong majority of Minnesotans oppose giving free health care to illegal immigrants. Sixty-one percent of poll respondents oppose having the state pay…
Early this morning, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara held yet another press conference following a violent incident in Minneapolis. That is not a criticism of the chief, but a sad…
On June 16, just two weeks from now, Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL) is due to stand trial for burglary. As I noted in the Summer 2024 issue of our magazine…
The south Minneapolis intersection of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Ave. was the epicenter of the May 28, 2020, George Floyd riots. On May 30, 2025, we returned to the…
Regulation Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota among the leaders as rideshare drivers seek more pay despite industry pushback Minnesota Reformer: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mostly benefits Minnesota’s wealthiest KTTC: Minnesota leaders shine light…
Photo by Matias J. Ocner ([email protected]) Every year, in either December or January, I post something along the lines of “Did the Vikings suck this year because of Minnesota’s high…
Today, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) published: a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws…
The state trial of Derrick John Thompson, now age 29, in the June 16, 2023, horrific car crash deaths of five young women on Lake St. in Minneapolis is underway.…
Hibo Daar has been formally indicted in the free-food scandal, becoming Defendant No. 71 in the case. She is currently being held in the Sherburne County jail. You will recall…
One of the few things we know with reasonable certainty about the budget brewing in St. Paul is that data centers will be required to pay sales tax on their…
Today, the Supreme Court rightsized the scope of National Environmental Policy Act reviews by an 8-0 decision. It could well be a landmark ruling for lower courts because it decides…
This week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz needled the Texas legislature’s attempt to rein in their marijuana laws. “Texans, flee the nanny state and come up north to enjoy the land…
Last week, the White House issued four executive orders designed to revitalize the U.S. nuclear industry. With Minnesota’s 1994 moratorium on new nuclear power plants, the state will be left…
In the latest episode of the American Experiment Podcast, we are joined by Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. Senator Johnson pulls back the curtain on behind-the-scenes budget negotiations between…