The Trump administration’s increased efforts to oppose illegal immigration are being felt in Minnesota. Back in May, I wrote about an initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice to ramp…
In the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday! First, is patriotism…
One argument against education choice programs is that expanding parental freedom to access alternative learning environments doesn’t mean much in areas with limited options. But a recent study of universal…
Minnesotans by a wide margin support the Medicaid eligibility checks featured in the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” In a recent poll of 500 Minnesotans conducted May 28-31 by the Center…
The deeper you dig into the backstory of the convicted sex felon turned senior state bureaucrat, the weirder it gets. [Update below!] In a well-written Exclusive Report, Alpha News brings…
All of Minnesota’s businesses should be paying less sales tax. One of the few things we know with reasonable certainty about the new state budget is that data centers will…
The left’s ratcheted narrative on immigration enforcement. A ratchet wrench is an effective tool that allows for continuous movement of a nut in one direction while preventing movement in the…
The broad swath of issues shaping our politics — and our country. In 2018, the two Minnesota Congressional Districts with the highest median household incomes — the 2nd and 3rd…
Prioritizing reliability and affordability over arbitrary climate mandates. In March 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addressed CERAWeek, an annual energy conference: Wind and solar, the darlings of the…
Gov. Walz needs to drop the comedy routine and make Minnesota competitive again. In late May, while he was embarking on his national town hall tour, Gov. Tim Walz needled…
Center events, initiatives, and policy work. Greater Minnesota American Experiment is making significant strides in Greater Minnesota through six volunteer chapter boards that work to address pressing community issues. Duluth,…
UMLC adds two ‘W’s to the conservative win column. The country is experiencing a radical season of conservative wins, and it seems Minnesota got in on the action, too. This…
If school spending is up, why aren’t teacher salaries? Common sense says that the most important thing to spend education dollars on is a well-equipped, high-quality teacher for every classroom.…
More principals, fewer students. The number of principals and assistant principals in Minnesota public schools is up again, even though they served fewer students, according to state data from the…
An American Experiment policy fellow shares her expertise with the WMC. The Women’s Mining Coalition (WMC) was founded by three female geologists in 1993 to explain the importance of modern,…
Minnesota is a state divided — more and more straight down the middle. In recent years, many observers have said that our politics are becoming more polarized, with voters gravitating…
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…