Healthcare Divide: Minnesota Democrats Grapple with Path to Universal Coverage
WASHINGTON D.C. – A fundamental ideological fissure is deepening within the Democratic Party, both nationally and across Minnesota, over the future of American healthcare. At the heart of this divide are two distinct visions for reform: "Medicare…
Stepping Back in Time: A Comprehensive Guide to Mackinac Island
Nestled in the pristine waters of Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, lies Mackinac Island—a destination that feels less like a vacation spot and more like a portal to a bygone era. Here, the hum of internal combustion engines has…
The Wild West of Viticulture: A Connoisseur’s Guide to Santa Barbara Wine Country
In the rolling foothills and sun-drenched valleys of California’s Central Coast, a quiet revolution is taking place. Winemakers here do not merely view themselves as stewards of the soil or agriculturalists; they are explorers and artisans, pushing the…
The Julius Randle Paradox: Anatomy of a Minnesota Timberwolves Disillusionment
In the unforgiving ecosystem of the NBA, there exists a specific archetype of player that fans inevitably turn on. They are not the lazy, nor are they the inherently selfish. They are the "teasers"—the athletes who, for three consecutive…
The Homecoming: Eaux Claires Festival Returns to the Heart of Wisconsin
Main Facts: A Cultural Landmark Reclaimed After an eight-year hiatus that left fans wondering if the experimental gathering had dissolved into the mist of its namesake river, the Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival is officially returning to its…
Beyond the Classroom: How Minnesota’s CTE Programs are Redefining Student Success
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. Every day, as the clock strikes 11:30 a.m., Dah Htoo undergoes a daily…
A Critical Crossroads: Minnesota Lawmakers Race to Save Hennepin County Medical Center from Financial Collapse
As the May 18 deadline for the Minnesota legislative session rapidly approaches, the fate of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)—the state’s busiest Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center—hangs in the balance. Amidst a deepening financial crisis…
The $587 Million Bet: Netflix’s Acquisition of Ben Affleck’s InterPositive Signals a New Era for AI in Cinema
In a move that underscores the seismic shift currently reshaping the entertainment industry, Netflix has officially confirmed the financial terms of its acquisition of InterPositive, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Academy Award-winning…
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.…
A Legacy of Vigilance: Jane Kirtley Departs as the Sentinel of Media Ethics and Law
On May 25, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will bid farewell to one of its most formidable intellectual pillars. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, is stepping down, marking the…
