Beyond the Page: How Minnesota’s READ Act is Reshaping Literacy and Dividing the Capitol
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 Hennepin County Commissioner and former Minnesota state…
The Case for Play: Why Pediatricians Are Demanding a Return to Recess
For decades, the American school day has been defined by a relentless push for academic rigor. In an era obsessed with standardized testing and curriculum density, the time-honored tradition of recess—the unstructured, chaotic, and joyous period of free…
The Iron Renaissance: How Niron Magnetics Could Redefine Minnesota’s Industrial Future
While the contentious debate over the Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) has long dominated the headlines, a quieter, potentially more transformative industrial revolution is taking shape in Minnesota.…
Adorning the Resistance: Lauren Anderson Brings "Jewelry Power Elite" to the Minnesota Fringe
As the Minnesota Fringe Festival prepares to ignite the local arts scene on August 6, one of the city’s most seasoned comedic voices is stepping back into the spotlight with a project that is as deeply personal as it is hilariously sharp. Lauren…
Leadership Shakeup at X: Nikita Bier Departs Head of Product Role After Turbulent Year
By Tech Staff Updated: August 5, 2026 | 2:30 PM PDT In a significant leadership transition for the platform formerly known as Twitter, Nikita Bier, the high-profile serial entrepreneur and venture partner at Lightspeed, has officially stepped down as the…
A Floating Metropolis: Redefining the Cruise Experience Aboard Legend of the Seas
In the evolving landscape of global tourism, few sectors have undergone a metamorphosis as radical as the cruise industry. For years, the prevailing archetype of a cruise vacation was static: a sedentary, all-inclusive retreat centered on buffet lines…
Minnesota Communities Mobilize: Data Centers Emerge as a Defining Election Issue
Pine Island, MN – Driving along a dusty rural road that bisects vast agricultural fields, Aubree Derksen describes her battle against Google as a modern-day "David against Goliath." Her "Goliath" is the tech titan, in partnership with…
The Invisible Landlords: Minnesota’s Legislative Battle Over Private Equity in Eldercare
In the quiet corridors of Minnesota’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, a fundamental shift in ownership is underway—one that many residents and their families may not even realize is happening. At the heart of this shift is the rise of…
The Digital Safety Net: Understanding Google’s New Selfie-Verification Security Protocol
Losing access to a primary Google account is, for many, the equivalent of a modern-day digital catastrophe. In an era where a single sign-in acts as the master key to an entire ecosystem—spanning Android device settings, sensitive email correspondence,…
The Pulse of the Campus: How Student Newspapers Endure in a Shifting Media Landscape
MANKATO, Minn. — One hour before the Monday night print deadline, the newsroom of The Reporter, the student newspaper at Minnesota State University (MSU) in Mankato, is a study in controlled chaos. For editor-in-chief Anahi Zuniga, the atmosphere is…
