As Gov. Tim Walz prepares to run for a rare third term, he would be wise to prepare an explanation for the fraud that occurred in state agencies under his…
For many families, K-12 open enrollment policies allow students to attend public schools outside of the districts or zones in which they reside, offering more flexibility, opportunity, and choice in…
Minnesota has a fraud problem.” That’s what Andrew Luger, former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, said as he finished his term. As the weeks and months went by and more state-run…
As Gov. Tim Walz announces his intentions to seek a rare third term, he would be wise to prepare an explanation for the fraud that occurred in state agencies under…
I was in 5th grade when our country was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Fast forward to my first year of teaching 5th graders about that fateful Tuesday…
Applying the DOGE lens to the state budget. Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news about the state budget? How about the bad news: We…
The latest Thinking Minnesota Poll shows widespread support for the changes mandated for Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans support creating a new office of Inspector General to investigate and prosecute fraud in state government. Seventy-two percent…
In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz’s bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, a strong majority of Minnesotans oppose giving free health care to illegal immigrants. Sixty-one percent of poll respondents oppose having the state pay…
If first-term North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong wanted to make an impression right out of the gate, his controversial vetoes of school choice legislation and a bill protecting minors from…
A lot has been written about the polarization of American politics in the era of Pres. Donald Trump. The left suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome, or TDS, and the right…
As Minnesota extends its nation-leading streak of voting for the Democratic presidential nominee to 52 years, political and cultural observers would be remiss to ignore a shifting undercurrent that gave…
To help reduce classroom distractions, curb online bullying, and encourage face-to-face interactions among students, more states are introducing legislation on cell phone use during school. North Dakota, Mississippi, Missouri, New…
Thinking Minnesota magazine just hit mailboxes across the state featuring our latest poll revealing the top issues that drove Minnesota voters in the November election. House Democrats should read this…
Results from the Thinking Minnesota post-election poll show that having “favorite son” Tim Walz on the national Democratic ticket did not influence most Minnesota voters. Only 23 percent said having…
Spending on E-12 public education is Minnesota’s biggest general fund expenditure. For the 2024-2025 biennium, E-12 education makes up nearly 35 percent of all general fund dollars and is expected…
Last week I wrote about new Census Bureau data which show that Minnesota lost 8,700 residents net in 2023. To put that in context, as Figure 1 shows, Minnesota’s net…
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has a problem. Too many Minnesotans don’t trust the election system he manages. According to the latest Thinking Minnesota Poll, nearly one in four…
In June last year, I wrote that data show that families with children are fleeing the Twin Cities. Sadly, that is not all. Writing for the Institute for Family Studies,…
For the first time ever, the Thinking Minnesota poll exclusively surveyed young people and the results were shocking. Ninety percent of 18- to 34-year-olds in Minnesota said their generation is worse off economically compared to…
Summer is usually a time of celebration. Graduations, weddings, vacations — new beginnings abound, and the possibilities are endless. In Minnesota, the lakes are full of fishermen and pleasure-seekers, and…
There is a persistent disconnect between the rosy picture of Minnesota painted by state leaders such as Gov. Tim Walz and the cold, hard data from respondents to this quarter’s…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans oppose the new state flag set to become official tomorrow as Minnesota celebrates Statehood Day. Fifty-two percent of…