Yesterday, language for a 2026-27 state government energy budget (and the accompanying spreadsheet) was quietly posted to the legislature’s website. The bill primarily finances the state Public Utilities Commission and…
The fourth biennial Speaking Proudly oratory competition is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Minnesota State Capitol. The competition is open to all Minnesota high school girls interested in…
Fighting fraud in state government is popular with voters, so why isn’t it happening? Here in the office, we just got the results of our quarterly Thinking Minnesota opinion poll.…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans support creating a new office of Inspector General to investigate and prosecute fraud in state government. Seventy-two percent…
In this episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Bill STOP THE TAPE on Governor Walz’s bleep show. Walz hits the road, traveling to South Carolina and California for…
Last week, Talon Metals announced it has secured a former coal mine site in western North Dakota for processing nickel from its proposed project. It’s a victory for North Dakota’s…
In American Experiment’s 2021 report, “The State of Minnesota’s Economy: 2020 — A focus on economic growth,” we wrote: "What matters for economic welfare is per capita income. This is…
Hamza Abdirashid Said, age 20, was charged with three felonies arising from the Friday night shooting outside of the Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held at the University of Minnesota’s…
The trial continues this week in Hennepin County Court for Derrick John Thompson, now age 29. He’s accused in fifteen felony counts arising from the horrific June 2023 car crash…
According to the latest Thinking Minnesota poll, a strong majority of Minnesotans oppose giving free health care to illegal immigrants. Sixty-one percent of poll respondents oppose having the state pay…
Early this morning, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara held yet another press conference following a violent incident in Minneapolis. That is not a criticism of the chief, but a sad…
On June 16, just two weeks from now, Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL) is due to stand trial for burglary. As I noted in the Summer 2024 issue of our magazine…
The south Minneapolis intersection of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Ave. was the epicenter of the May 28, 2020, George Floyd riots. On May 30, 2025, we returned to the…
Regulation Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota among the leaders as rideshare drivers seek more pay despite industry pushback Minnesota Reformer: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mostly benefits Minnesota’s wealthiest KTTC: Minnesota leaders shine light…
Photo by Matias J. Ocner (mocner@miamiherald.com) Every year, in either December or January, I post something along the lines of “Did the Vikings suck this year because of Minnesota’s high…
Today, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) published: a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws…
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…