In April, KSTP news reported that “Although abortion remains a top issue…the economy is the most important issue influencing voters in 2024.” It continues: “According to our new KSTP/ SurveyUSA…
Labor market KSTP: Minnesota’s unemployment rate stays nearly the same from May to June Red Lake Nation News: Minnesota Jobs Metrics Tick Down, but Remain High Pioneer Press: Minnesota down…
Regulation KSTP: City of St. Paul increases minimum wage for small businesses NFIB: Start Preparing for Inclusive Pricing Mandate in Minnesota State and local taxes and spending West Central Tribune:…
Jason Metsa, former DFL state representative from the Iron Range (2013-2019), and former Deputy Commissioner of the state agency Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), was arrested yesterday and…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Agriculture losses hit Minnesota’s GDP Star Tribune: Ramstad: Readers say we need ‘reasonable’ growth, more babies and to keep the downtowns connected Star Tribune: Ramstad: What…
The crime stories from Minnesota get more bizarre by the day. The latest one involves a single-car accident on Interstate 90 near Rochester and is like something out of a…
Regulation Guardian: Uber and Lyft made a deal to raise drivers’ wages. It was another victory for big tech Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just…
It turns out that Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, the killer of hero Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, should not have had a gun or been on the street in south Minneapolis…
Economic development Minnesota Reformer: Lawmakers expected to fund infrastructure, economic development projects on Iron Range Labor market KEYC: Minnesota’s unemployment rate holds steady for 6th month in a row Willmar…
Thursday morning, I drove over to South Minneapolis to document anew some of the carnage to be found in the once thriving city. We’ve edited what I saw down to…
State and local taxes and spending NFIB: Minnesota Paid Leave Price Tag Skyrockets – Again Minnesota Reformer: DEED says Minnesota paid leave program will start with 25% higher payroll tax…
On Wednesday, I wrote that the payroll tax imposed to fund Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical leave (PFML) program will be 37% higher in 2027 than when it was…
You could call it another form of long-COVID, the continuation of a policy that allows state employees to work remotely from home, long after the pandemic’s end. At last count,…
The first trial involving seven (7) defendants (out of the 70 charged, so far) in the free-food scandal began Monday morning at the Federal courthouse in Minneapolis. All seven were…
Regulation MPR News: ‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees Minnesota Reformer: Legislature votes to eliminate carve-outs to state minimum…
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Minnesota Department of Education’s release of 2023 graduation data. The department reported a slight decline compared to the 2022 graduation rate…
Regulation Minnesota Reformer: Uber and Lyft are the corporations that cry wolf WCCO: Will Uber and Lyft really leave the Twin Cities? Deadline nears for rideshare wage compromise Star Tribune:…
The 2023 graduation rate was 83.3 percent, a 0.3 percentage point decrease compared to the 2022 rate, according to the Minnesota Department of Education. Part of the dip “includes students…
A carjacking/robbery spree near the state’s flagship University ends with overturned car on I-35W. As if the University of Minnesota police (UMPD) didn’t have enough to deal with this weekend…
State and local taxes and spending Bloomberg: Minnesota Persists in Drive for Full Value From Corporate Taxes KROC: The 10 Minnesota Counties With The Highest Property Taxes in 2024 Star…
Another incident illustrates how quickly the downward spiral is accelerating. Esperanza Rae Harding, age 20, no permanent address, is being held on $1,500,000 bail, accused of murdering her 7-month-old son,…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Proposal would tax Minnesota farmers to help pay for cleanup of nitrate pollution Duluth News Tribune: Our View: New tax credit can…
Two separate armed robbery sprees occurred in the city yesterday, KSTP-5 reports. The victims were all women, who lost wallets and cell phones. Oh, and did I forget to mention…
Yesterday, legislative Democrats in Minnesota held a press conference (viewable here) to formally announce the initiative to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants. Democrats are marketing the bill…