September 29, 2023

As Mississippi River levels swing between historic highs and lows, shipping industry grapples with how to adapt

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — On a typical day, Pete Ciaramitaro monitors towboats from his Memphis office as they carry cargo up and down the Mississippi River. […]
September 28, 2023

These 2 countries embraced nuclear power. Here’s what they can teach Minnesota

This story is Part II in Project Optimist’s Nuclear at a Crossroads series. You can sign up here to join the organization for a virtual discussion […]
September 27, 2023

Nuclear at a Crossroads: Does nuclear power stand a chance in Minnesota amid a moratorium and carbon-free mandate?

This story comes from Project Optimist, an organization that serves Greater Minnesota through journalism and community engagement.  The DFL-led Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz made […]
September 27, 2023

Federal government shutdown could hit most vulnerable Minnesotans first

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack warned this week that if the federal government shuts down, a nutrition program that helps low-income mothers and […]
September 27, 2023

New DEED commissioner on Greater Minnesota’s economy and implementing ‘massive’ new spending

Matt Varilek is fortunate as the new commissioner of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development to have internet that is fast enough for him […]
September 19, 2023

What to expect in Minnesota if the federal government shuts down in October: furloughed workers, no passports

WASHINGTON — The odds are pretty good that the federal government will shut down at the end of the month, with all but essential federal agencies […]
September 15, 2023

Mississippi River mayors rally for a compact to protect the waterway

This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri in […]
September 12, 2023

Inaccurate pandemic-era revenue forecasting might now be in Minnesota’s rearview mirror

It might have been one of the lesser-known casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for the people responsible for predicting how much revenue governments would […]
August 30, 2023

A look at Minnesota United FC’s new plans for development around Allianz Field

Seven years ago, Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) won permission to build in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, not only a Major League Soccer stadium, but also […]
August 29, 2023

When it comes to American Indian gaming, some, but not all, tribes come up big winners   

WASHINGTON — The revenue from American Indian gaming enterprises in Minnesota has grown steadily, peaking last year at $1.6 billion. Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes […]