Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud pled guilty to two felony counts on October 10 in federal court in downtown Minneapolis.
State and local taxes and spending Wadena Pioneer Journal: Wadena County trims preliminary 2026 tax levy to 13.28% Bemidji Pioneer: Why the Beltrami County budget includes a 42% cut to…
There are more illegal aliens on MinnesotaCare than there are people who stand to lose enhanced 400% FPG pandemic subsidies.
A very rare instance where we award Minnesota Woman of the Week honors. Our story begins in June 2024, when the above Minnesota Identification Card was issued to one Mercedes…
Over 240 school board members (and still growing) in 104 school districts across Minnesota are calling for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League…
This week, China announced new, tightened export restrictions on rare earth elements. It’s the latest “escalation in tensions” between China and the U.S. in the race to secure critical minerals…
What parent wouldn’t be overjoyed with an extra $7,000 or more in the bank account each year? That’s the difference between a cash-strapped family and one that enjoys things like…
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…
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…