The Committee on Oversight of the U.S. House of Representatives announced on Monday, Comer Expands Investigation Into Widespread Fraud Uncovered in Minnesota Government Programs. Comer being the committee chairman, James Comer (R-KY). In expanding the...
New FAFSA Earnings Indicator will warn incoming students of poor salaries
As part of an ongoing push for increased student outcome transparency, the U.S. Department of Education recently rolled out a new Earnings Indicator as part of the FAFSA process. From the Department of Education press release: As part of the FAFSA application,...
What Charles Dickens teaches us about education at Christmas
Merry Christmas! Every year, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of a few books I make a point of reading during the holiday season. This year, audiences can also see it on stage at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis or at the Castle Co Theatre in...
98 Minnesota mayors blast state government for hiking property taxes
Property taxes are increasing across Minnesota. Not surprisingly, a poll for Alpha News: …found that 60% of those surveyed are very concerned about rising property taxes; another 27% of respondents said they are somewhat concerned. … Taken together, a combined...
$207 Million in Medicaid for dead people
The HHS Office of Inspector General today reported that Medicaid paid insurance companies $207,501,380 to care for dead people. Medicaid pays the medical costs for people with low income and those with disabilities. In Minnesota, insurance companies are paid...
Turning up the gaslight(ing) this holiday season
Photo source: KSTP video Governor Tim Walz, and other Democrat elected leaders held a joint press conference today at Shiloh Temple in North Minneapolis. The purpose was to continue “whistling” their opposition to the surge in Immigration and Customs...
The Joe Thompson Press Conference
Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! This week in lieu of our usual episode we bring you the shocking, must-watch Joe Thompson press conference. Lead federal prosecutor Joe Thompson held a 35-minute press...
Most Minnesotans now rate public schools a ‘C’ or worse
A majority of Minnesotans say public schools are falling short, with 54 percent now rating school performance a “C,” “D,” or “F,” according to American Experiment’s December Thinking Minnesota Poll. The results point to a notable shift in public confidence and...
What’s behind the GDP numbers?
When Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank in the first quarter, many commentators were quick to blame the Trump administration. When GDP surged in the second quarter, many other commentators were quick to credit the Trump administration. Both sides were...
Minnesota’s Sheriffs issue a “Vote of No Confidence” regarding DOC Commissioner Schnell
A call to resign Minnesota’s 87 elected sheriffs met on December 8th for their annual Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) business meeting. In dramatic fashion these law enforcement leaders issued a vote of no confidence regarding the leadership of...










