Construction on replacing Enbridge 3 with a far superior pipeline hasn’t even gotten underway yet in Minnesota. In fact, the project hasn’t even received regulatory approval from the state yet,…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Despite getting the cold shoulder from the Dayton administration and its enviro activist allies, big-time mining companies continue to signal their renewed interest in northern Minnesota’s treasure trove of mineral…
A last ditch effort was launched yesterday to save the jobs of untold numbers of employees of small businesses in Minneapolis from the unintended consequences of the $15 minimum wage…
September data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics allows us to take a look at how Minnesota's urban areas are doing compared to those in other states.
TRA admits to a $30.7 billion liability but only has $21.2 billion to cover those promised pensions. TRA says based on the 2017 valuation, it only has $0.69 on the…
A decision on the Enbridge 3 replacement project will have major implications for Minnesota, both economically and environmentally. It has to be discussed openly with as wide a participation as…
Why has the Dayton administration enabled militant activists to suppress public hearings on one of the most economically and environmental critical infrastructure projects to ever face Minnesotans? American Experiment economist…
A controversial new video game that industry critics claim supports eco-terrorism by directing players to destroy pipelines, oil trucks and other industry infrastructure was developed with $3,290 in taxpayer support…
The Enbridge 3 pipeline project could have a major impact on Minnesota's economy. It has to be discussed openly with as wide a participation as possible. Citizens and law enforcement…
State officials have abruptly cancelled two public hearings on the $2.6 billion Enbridge 3 pipeline construction project scheduled in St. Cloud today due to “logistical and safety issues.” The cancellation…
Media coverage of the Enbridge 3 pipeline hearing this week in Duluth virtually glossed over the intimidating tactics used by militant protesters to shut down the public meeting. It’s almost…
We live in the “I am bending over so far that I have fallen and can’t get up politically correct Minnesota.” It is one thing to critically examine our unvarnished…
New data shows that, on jobs, Minnesota's metropolitan areas are losing ground relative to their neighbors
If you are a young teacher or in the middle of your career, I hope you are putting money away in a 403(b). If you are retired, think about how…
A food fight has broken out in the press and on social media between DFL factions in Duluth. On the surface it’s about a vulgar private Facebook message sent over…
Data on metropolitan areas shows Minnesota's economic performance is increasingly mediocre
Too bad the officers’ body cameras weren’t rolling recently in Duluth. It might not have been the sort of gritty scene that makes it on the evening news or reality…
Dayton’s rich-vs.-the-rest economic view is simply wrong
Minnesotans see much to be proud of in their economy and rightly so. But this should not lead to complacency. Prosperity isn't a given and we need to be watchful…
This op-ed appeared in the Duluth News-Tribune on June 13, 2017. Embattled Gov. Mark Dayton has been on the road lately. On May 30, after a marathon legislative session that…
Another breakthrough moment for the Minnesota mining industry occurred this week. But will it matter, given environmentalists’ reflexive opposition to mining, no matter how responsibly done? The Duluth News Tribune…
There is a lot to like in terms of spending for roads, airports and freight. In fact, it follows and improves on the Center’s 2015 Policy Blueprint. The bill includes…
The bill is an attempt to sober up (more realistic assumptions, paying more in contributions while lowering COLAs) but still sneaks the old sauce hoping no one will notice (big…