With a population set to grow more slowly than the national average, are Minnesota's state government policies going to help attract and keep people here?
The most vocal opponents of the school choice movement argue that charter schools and open enrollment laws are robbing traditional public schools of students. But according to Robert Wedl, former…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Enrichment rooted in capitalism has made life better in so many ways, including ones that touch very close to home. It's worth considering if you favor systemic change.
A Star Tribune cover story, “Walz nets nearly $5M to help the homeless,” brought some encouraging news last Friday. Gov. Tim Walz spearheaded a new push to raise funds for…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
For months Minnesotans have been waiting to find out what’s wrong at the anti-fraud unit at the Department of Human Services. The agency’s former inspector general Carolyn Ham was put…
The grid operator for the region including Minnesota, the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO), recently released it’s study examining the complexity of integrating renewable energy onto the grid. The findings…
Another day, another scandal at Minnesota's DHS.
Diners may find more offerings on the menu at an increasing number of Twin Cities restaurants these days but not necessarily the usual gourmet fare. In addition to entrees, drinks…
Renewable energy rent seekers like to make it seem like history is on their side, and that there is simply an inevitable and glorious march toward wind, solar, and battery…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
For years backward-looking bureaucrats and local officials have sought to revive the failed passenger rail line between the Twin Cities and Duluth. But a legislative hearing in Duluth this week…
You probably saw billowing clouds on your way to work this morning. It’s important to know that these clouds are water vapor, and not smoke. The reason for this occurrence…
The newspaper’s slavery-at-the-fore reframing of American history distorts this country’s progress and the exceptional ideals that drive it. This Sunday Cover Op-Ed originally appeared in the Star Tribune on December…
Brexit was voted on by U.K. citizens. We need to respect the voice of the people.
Minnesota’s Supreme Court greenlights a lawsuit that would sort students by skin color.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
There is no reason for CUB to be more upset about Minnesota Power’s rate increase than Xcel Energy's. I submit that the reason CUB is less forgiving of Minnesota Power's…
The Twin Cities’ ‘affordable housing’ shortage was caused by their politicians and their taxes, fees, and regulations, not by mythical 'free enterprise'. It is optimistic at best to think that…
Listen up, bike lovers. You can now turn your leisure-time passion for cycling into a career at Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical (MSC) in Red Wing. The college has just enrolled…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Even if your house price has risen by 6%, there is nothing to say your income has too, and it is that cash which you pay property taxes with.
This weekend, Mike Hughlett of the Star Tribune wrote an excellent article entitled “Minnesota’s Days of Cheaper Electricity Seem Numbered,” which details how Minnesota electricity prices have increased substantially in…