North Dakota

Tobacco taxes hurt low-income Minnesotans, small businesses.

Center of the American Experiment notched a major victory last week when 27 out of 28 rural electric co-ops served by Great River Energy voted to approve the sale and…

Center of the American Experiment is currently encouraging our readers to sign our petition today, supporting the sale of the Coal Creek power plant so it can continue to provide…

Center of the American Experiment is the leading organization in the state of Minnesota promoting reliable, affordable electricity. This is why we believe it is vitally important for our supporters…

In May 2020, Great River Energy made a surprising announcement: It would close the Coal Creek Station — a large, 1,150-megawatt coal plant in North Dakota — if it could…

Labor market Pioneer Press: Minnesota lost 600 jobs in June, first decline since 2020 Grand Rapids Herald Review: DEED: Minnesota’s unemployment rate holding steady Fillmore County Journal: Minnesota’s unemployment rate…

It’s been a long 16 months for Minnesota businesses and families that depend on reopening the border with Canada as they try to survive a second consecutive summer season under…

Coming out of the pandemic, one of the biggest questions in policy research has been whether COVID-19 restrictions hurt or helped our state. One way that this question has been…

The following article was written by Rob Port and it originally appeared in the Fargo Forum, and the Grand Forks Herald:  Coal Creek Station, the largest coal-fired power plant in…

After the individual income tax and sales tax revenues, residential property tax revenues make up the third-highest proportion of Minnesota’s total state and local tax revenues. According to the Tax…

The following piece was originally published by Amy R. Sisk in the Bismarck Tribune: UNDERWOOD — Falkirk Mine worker Daniel Saxberg was eating lunch with his kids at Space Aliens…

Yesterday, news broke that the Coal Creek Station, a 1,150-megawatt power plant that is the largest electricity generator in the state of North Dakota, has found a new buyer, which…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2021 CONTACT: Bill Walsh (651) 373-1819 Xcel Turns Its Back on Becker Decision not to build natural gas plant adds insult to injury of closing…

For decades, Becker, a little town in Central Minnesota, has been a powerhouse for the electric grid in the Upper Midwest because it is home to the Sherburne County (Sherco)…

This op-ed piece appeared in the Hutchinson Leader on June 2, 2021. Our lawmakers are on a mission to end what they have termed a public health crisis — tobacco…

There may be no return to normalcy post-pandemic when it comes to working remotely. But empty government office buildings pose a huge liability and opportunity for taxpayers.

Thirteen local chambers of commerce have signed a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to stop, or at least delay, the administration’s plan to force California car mandates on Minnesota…

Last week, Isaac Orr appeared on Energy Matters radio to discuss why North Dakota families and businesses should not have to pay for Minnesota’s bad energy policies. The interview can…

There’s never been so many firearms sold in the U.S. with a record-setting 8 million new weapons purchased in 2020. At the same time, there’s never been so little ammunition…

Xcel Energy is currently attempting to force their electricity customers in North Dakota to help foot the bill for Minnesota’s bad energy policies and the government-approved monopoly’s predatory profit-seeking behavior.…

On May 14, 2020, Minneapolis Star Tribune Cartoonist Steve Sack drew a cartoon in response to the conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Governor Tony Evers (D) stay-at-home…

Minnesota ranked among the top 5 most progressive states after comparing tax rates paid by Married-joint Return filers earning $20,000 with fillers in the same category earning a higher income.

Tax hikes on tobacco merely burden low-income smokers, and harm Minnesota businesses without significantly reducing tobacco use.

Xcel Energy has finally told the truth about the cost of solar panels, in North Dakota. In a document submitted to the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC), the equivalent…