There was a time when people in certain occupations were assumed to be educated, and educated people could be presumed to know certain things. There was, in other words, a…
Lawmakers are frustrated. They cannot get enough funding for roads. Why? MnDOT has been captured by the “multi-model” approach to mobility championed by the Metropolitan Council, our mega regional planning…
"Incentives do make a difference". So said Governor Mark Dayton recently, discussing what state governments can do to attract investment. And that is particularly the case in the United States,…
Minnesota is the 8th-largest sand producing state in the country, find out why it isn't higher on the list.
In case you haven’t heard, there are a couple big games on TV tonight. The semi-finals of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament are taking place in San Antonio beginning at…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota
We introduce our new focus on public opinion.
Millennial-focused movement to create ‘marriage champions.’
Blaine homeowners reject America’s ‘first certified green neighborhood.’
This is not your grandpa’s think tank.
American Experiment’s Newest Policy Fellow.
St. Paul educator spoke on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to support Mark Janus.
Madison Faupel Fights for Free Speech on Campus.
American Experiment Economist John Phelan argues for mining jobs and against jerks.
Phelan tells the legislature that Minnesota’s economy is slumping down to the average.
Classroom indoctrination stirs an emotional exchange.
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…