Despite a few factual errors, the MPR podcast "Rivers of Oil," is pretty good.
Keep an eye out for American Experiment’s newest round of electronic billboards popping up this week in the Twin Cities. Timing is everything with the billboards going live just before…
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the lifespan of wind turbines is about 20 to 25 years. This is bad news for Minnesota rate-payers.
The Dayton administration wants Minnesotans to believe that throwing millions more taxpayer dollars at the failed new $93 million MNLARS state vehicle and registration system would solve everything. But a…
UPDATE: OPINION TO BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW. I am in my office again this morning waiting for the High Court to issue opinions starting at 10:00 AM EST; we may hear…
[Photo Source: Big Lake Schools] “Signing Day” has taken on a whole new meaning at Big Lake High School in Big Lake, Minnesota. Under the leadership of Principal Bob Dockendorf,…
According to National Public Radio, “A division of the American Library Association voted unanimously Saturday to strip Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name from a major children’s literature award over concerns about how the…
At American Experiment, we aim to play a constructive role in Minnesota’s marketplace of ideas and public policy. To do that the Center communicates its message statewide in an increasing…
A culture hell-bent on separating pleasure from responsibility made #MeToo inevitable, so now should come the reflective part of the reckoning. This Sunday opinion cover commentary originally appeared in the…
Will Friday's train derailment and oil spill in Iowa affect upcoming decision on the Line 3 Pipeline?
Last week, the Supreme Court handed down its much anticipated decision in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair. It might sound dull, but it will have a big impact in Minnesota.…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
What do you do if you’re a civic leader whose town has great jobs, but not enough people who want to live there? How about paying people to move to…
Citypages graciously agreed to post our reply to their article about our wind billboards.
In today’s super-tight labor market, employers are increasingly turning to teen-aged workers to fill the gaps in their labor force. The Wall Street Journal highlighted this trend—and the surprising successes…
[Photo Source: TCH] Twin City Hardware (TCH) is one of many Minnesota companies that has struggled to find qualified workers. But in the last few years, the Oakdale-based manufacturer of…
Join Opportunity for All Kids and Center of the American Experiment for the second annual 7k for Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 11th in Plymouth. There will be a…
Minnesota’s fraud problem made national headlines as criminals took advantage of our state’s generous welfare programs and lax oversight to steal billions of taxpayer dollars. Join American Experiment’s fraud expert…
As part of American Experiment’s Minnesota School Board Toolkit, this video walks through how to access reading and math proficiency results for a school or district.
Amidst mounting frustration with the state and national teachers’ union, a small group of teachers in Becker, Minnesota decided to try something different. They successfully petitioned the state to call…