Gov. Walz was correct to sign an order allowing healthcare workers licensed in other states to work in Minnesota. If this is good policy in time of a crisis, it…
Minnesota's Covid-19 model makers are getting a chance to redeem their failure.
For Theodore H. White, the process of a presidential election was a solemn wonder. That ordinary human beings, who for most of their history had had their rulers - emperors…
From 2020 to 2021, Iowa saw its State Business Tax Climate Index ranking rise from 45th to 40th. Policymakers in Saint Paul should take note.
Last week, my colleague, John Phelan, did a very good job of presenting the case that Europe was experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases despite the broad perception that they…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
As the Italian and German examples show, Gov. Walz was probably correct in March when he said that the spread of Covid-19 couldn't be stopped.
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If the share of Minnesota’s ICU beds in use is the correct benchmark for Gov. Walz’ Covid-19 emergency measures, the state's numbers show that, at present, we don't need to…
The Covid-19 pandemic is a bleak medical episode. A new report from Freedom House finds that it is also turning out to be a bleak episode for freedom.
This is bad news for Minnesota.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Big Tech makes a tough case for laissez-faire regulation, Mpls. City Council's war on cars continues, and more conservative news updates!
For now at least, the emergency period of the Covid-19 pandemic in Minnesota is over. What did this traumatic experience show ought to be done in response to or in…
People seem to accept as inevitable some degree of bias from big tech companies. But if the likes of Facebook and Twitter are seen to be too nakedly partisan -…
This good news for the state government hides the reality of bad news indeed for the state's lower income earners. How do we help them?
North Dakota is benefiting from its economic policies. We hope that Minnesota will take note.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Rep. Little celebrates his skill - election season is no time for modesty - in taking money from you and your kids and giving it back to you with his…
There are all too many horrific episodes in American history of white mobs attacking African-Americans or other ethnic minorities. But this summer, in the Twin Cities, might have been the…
Walz says Frey was to blame, Frey says Walz was to blame. The Senate report says they were both right.
In our new report, we look at how state's economic policies impact their economic outcomes by focusing on border counties.
We cannot expect the economy to return to normal while restrictions remain.
A year of extraordinary accomplishments, despite COVID-19.