Beyond the Track: How Roller Derby Became a Radical Blueprint for Trans Inclusion in Sports
This report was originally published by The 19th and is republished here. Reporting by Kate Sosin. In the landscape of modern athletics, where the participation of transgender athletes has become a flashpoint for intense political and legislative debate,…
Minnesota’s Battle for Blue Waters: Addressing the 2026 Impaired Waters List
While the national spotlight remains fixed on Washington, D.C., where the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool struggles against a stubborn, unsightly bloom of algae, a far more extensive and critical environmental challenge is playing out in the…
The Shrinking Safety Net: Minnesota’s Healthcare Crisis and the Erosion of the Affordable Care Act
The landscape of healthcare accessibility in Minnesota has undergone a seismic shift, one that threatens to undo years of progress in expanding coverage to the state’s most vulnerable populations. Following a staggering 57% increase in monthly premiums…
The Iron Range’s New Frontier: How Niron Magnetics Could Redefine Minnesota’s Industrial Future
While the high-stakes, politically charged debate over copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) continues to dominate headlines, a quieter but potentially more transformative industrial revolution is taking root in Minnesota.…
Beyond the Kitchen: Rachael Ray, Public Speculation, and the Realities of Aging in the Modern Media Landscape
For more than two decades, Rachael Ray has been a staple of American culinary television. Known for her high-energy delivery, practical "30-Minute Meals," and signature catchphrases, Ray established a deeply personal connection with millions of…
From Interim Stability to Permanent Leadership: The Appointment of Eric Taubel and the Future of Minnesota’s Cannabis Market
ST. PAUL, MN – In a move aimed at signaling stability and continuity for one of the state’s most complex new regulatory frontiers, Governor Tim Walz officially appointed Eric Taubel as the permanent director of the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management…
A Silent Crisis in the Tap: The Growing Push to Address Nitrate Contamination in U.S. Drinking Water
A broad, multi-state coalition of environmental advocacy groups, spearheaded by organizations deeply entrenched in the Mississippi River basin, has issued an urgent demand for federal intervention regarding nitrate contamination in the nation’s drinking…
A New Chapter: The Ongoing Battle to Rewrite Minnesota’s Literacy Standards
This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s 2026 Capitol Reporting Workshop for Minnesota youth, with financial support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. For many, the ability to read is a fundamental, almost invisible skill.…
Echoes of the North Shore: Sugarloaf Cove Reimagines Nature Through Immersive Soundscapes
By [Your Name/Journalistic Staff] On the rugged edge of Lake Superior, where billion-year-old volcanic rock meets the vast, churning waters of the world’s largest freshwater lake, a transformation is underway. Sugarloaf Cove, a cherished nature preserve…
The Era of Embodied Intelligence: How Physical AI is Redefining the Human Experience
Throughout history, humanity has defined its progress by the tools it creates. From the rudimentary lever to the steam engine and the digital revolution, our survival and prosperity have been inextricably linked to our ability to build machines that…
