The End of an Era: Unpacking the Dissolution of the Itasca Project and the Future of Twin Cities Civic Leadership
July 8, 2026
In a development that has sent shockwaves through Minnesota’s civic and business corridors, the Itasca Project—a powerhouse alliance that has defined regional collaboration for more than two decades—has announced it will cease operations. The decision,…
A "Sweetheart Deal" Under Fire: The Legal Battle Over Bayer’s $7.25 Billion Roundup Settlement
July 8, 2026
The long-running, high-stakes litigation surrounding Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup, has reached a fever pitch. In what critics are calling a "liability-laundering scheme," a proposed $7.25 billion class-action settlement is…
