Erick Jorge Diego Alvarez-Henandez, age 46, pled guilty in federal court in downtown St. Paul today to two felony counts: (1) illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien and (2)…
At a time when political polarization dominates nearly every policy debate, educational choice stands out as a surprising area of consensus. Polling consistently shows support for school choice policies —…
Minnesotans already face some of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest, and Xcel Energy is proposing to deploy up to 200 megawatts of battery storage capacity by 2028 in…
Today is National Be A Teacher Day, a day representing a national initiative to spark students’ interest in the teaching profession. For young people who feel a duty to their…
In December 2018, Minneapolis became the first city in the United States to eliminate single-family zoning through the Minneapolis 2040 Plan. The move attracted national attention. NBC News reported that…
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…
Dynamic duos aren’t just for television characters. Schools and teachers increasingly rely on paraprofessionals — a catchall term for positions that can give focused attention to students in need. The…
Last night, shortly after 11:30 p.m., shots rang out in Bar Zia in downtown Minneapolis. According to Fox 9 news, a 21-year-old male died at the scene, and three others…
Center of the American Experiment raised 63 times more from grassroots donors (under $200) in 2024 than the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL). Why does that matter today? Because…
Occupational licensing rules restrict entry into certain occupations, effectively limiting the supply of goods and services. It stands to reason, then, that loosening licensing rules should improve access to goods…
Last week, the Department of Energy announced it would invest $625 million in coal production and coal-fired generation activities. The same day, the Department of the Interior announced it would…
It’s our favorite time of year: Golden Turkey Season! The competition to find the most bird-brained examples of waste in state government is back and getting ready to kick off.…
Eduhi Raul Perea-Lizeaga, a/k/a Luis Roberto Diaz-Colon, is the latest addition to our Minnesota Man roster. He was taken into federal custody yesterday and is being held in the Sherburne…
Many have recognized the left’s attempts to control issues by controlling the very language used to frame an issue. The left dominates the tactic, and the right has to do…
Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn break down the latest out of Minnesota: First, a new DHS study reveals that half of Minnesota’s immigrants…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young student in possession of a cell phone must be in want of a place to use it. One prevailing theory behind…
Starting in fall 2026, ethnic studies in its “liberated” form will be mandatory across all grade levels. This version of ethnic studies does more than simply encourage cultural awareness or…
Sign the petition today! In the 2023 legislative session, Gov. Tim Walz signed a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) requiring 100% of our energy to come from renewable sources such as wind and solar by the year…
With the November election just around the corner, how are Minnesotans feeling about the integrity of our voting systems? The powers that be assure us illegal immigrants won’t be able…
To support Minnesota’s new requirement for a liberated version of Ethnic Studies, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender & Sexuality Studies (RIDGS) is turning the new Ethnic…