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 […]
August 23, 2023

Do first cannabis tax collections understate the size of the hemp-derived edibles business?

The first taxes collected from Minnesota’s new cannabis tax that took effect July 1 show that the hemp-derived market is smaller than estimated, or a […]
August 11, 2023

Is Minnesota among the most expensive states for child care?

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August 9, 2023

Resistance to buyers with government-backed mortgages could be contributing to Minnesota’s racial homeowner gap

WASHINGTON — Sometimes the bias is blatant, included on listings of handsome homes that eager buyers with government-backed mortgages would love to own. “Sellers have […]
August 1, 2023

Has Iowa’s unemployment rate been lower than Minnesota’s so far in 2023?

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July 13, 2023

University of Minnesota grapples with reparation demands from tribes who say they were victims of land grabs

WASHINGTON — Even as Abraham Lincoln was embroiled in the Civil War in 1862, he pressed Congress to approve a law that would establish a […]
July 10, 2023

Is Wisconsin’s income tax rate highest in the Midwest for residents with the highest incomes?

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July 10, 2023

Why Minnesota is unlikely to meet its broadband expansion goals on time, despite influx of federal cash

During a stop in Minnesota last month, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made a promise: The $652 million earmarked for Minnesota to help build […]