Happy Columbus Day! Last week President Trump took a few minutes away from his work securing the release of hostages in Gaza to issue a proclamation seeking to “reclaim” Columbus’…
Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! In our 83rd episode, Kathryn and Grace are joined by American Experiment President John Hinderaker. The three address rumors that Governor Tim Walz…
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…
Back in 2023, that “historic” “trifecta” voted to spend $200 million on the Northern Lights Express (NLX), a passenger train service running between Minneapolis and Duluth. I doubted that this…
According to court records and media reports, Mohamed Adan Mohamed, 24, was arrested last week in St. Peter, MN, after posting threatening messages on social media and following that up…
We are all familiar with the famous quote incorrectly attributed to the French writer Voltaire: I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right…
A great way to celebrate Columbus Day in Minnesota would be to return the statue of Christopher Columbus to its rightful place on the State Capitol grounds. Those with a…
Hometown Heroes Outdoors, a non-profit supporting our first responders and military members has organized an event at the Minnesota State Capitol to show support for our heroes on Saturday, June…
This week marks National Police Week, in honor of the peace officers who have fallen in the line of duty over the past year. Governor Walz has ordered flags in Minnesota…
State and local taxes and spending Minn Post: Minneapolis residents could face steep rise in property taxes Star Tribune: Minneapolis residential property taxes could rise steeply in 2025 KFGO: MN…
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…
The DFL sold the state’s politics to out- of-state interests — and it was a fire sale.
Gov. Tim Walz tweeted on October 4 that “We need to remember our history, not erase it.” If Walz really believed that, he would find the statue of Christopher Columbus,…
Another momentous week at the State Capitol ended with the Senate passing a bill legalizing recreational marijuana. A similar bill already passed the House so now a conference committee will…
A recent dust-up between the Capitol press corps and House DFL leadership exposes a much larger trend of complacency and incuriosity of the media covering the governor and legislature in…
As my colleague Kathy Kersten and I have written, the push for ethnic studies at the Minnesota Capitol is rooted in narrow, harmful ideologies. It’s being framed as “a curriculum…
Center of the American Experiment announced today they will host a Freedom Rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11:00 am. The rally theme is…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Senate Republicans reject Minnesota infrastructure package Minn Post: Senate GOP blocks infrastructure bill amid pressure campaign on rural Minnesota lawmakers Detroit Lakes…
Out with Columbus, in with the communists.
Gov. Tim Walz dedicated a new statue of Nellie Stone Johnson today at the State Capitol. The press fawned over the ceremony, calling her an “iconic civil rights and labor…
To celebrate Columbus Day, I decided to check in on Minnesota’s statue of Christopher Columbus. The statue has been in cold storage at an undisclosed government location since being violently…
Wednesday evening a dangerous and chaotic set of events ended when four teenage males, aged 12-14, were arrested outside the State Capitol. The incident caused a lockdown of the Capitol…
Economic development KIMT3: Rochester business gets state innovation grant State and local taxes and spending Alexandria Echo Press: Minnesota’s record $7.75 billion budget surplus is taking center stage as lawmakers…
American Experiment launched the Give It Back campaign today to persuade Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature to return the $7.7 billion state budget surplus to the taxpayers. The…