Turning the Page: Minnesota’s Literacy Revolution and the Battle Over the READ Act
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 state representative…
The Silicon Titan: Evaluating the M5 Ultra Mac Studio’s Defiant Performance
In the landscape of modern computing, where hardware is often viewed as a disposable commodity, Apple’s latest Mac Studio stands as an architectural anomaly. It is a machine that bridges the gap between the compact, user-friendly aesthetic of the…
The Battle for the Boundary Waters: Minnesota’s Legal Maneuvering Over Mineral Leases
As Governor Tim Walz enters the twilight of his administration, his Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated a strategic shift in the long-standing tug-of-war over Minnesota’s mineral wealth. In a move that carries significant symbolic and…
The Paraquat Paradox: How Internal Corporate Secrets Kept a Controversial Weed Killer on U.S. Soil
For over four decades, a global consensus has been building against paraquat, a highly toxic, non-selective herbicide. While nations from Sweden to China have systematically dismantled its use due to mounting evidence linking the chemical to devastating…
The Ink-Stained Pulse of Campus Life: Why Student Journalism Still Matters
By [Your Name/Journalistic Byline] MANKATO, Minn. — It is 8:00 p.m. on a Monday, and the newsroom of The Reporter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is a study in controlled chaos. For Anahi Zuniga, the paper’s editor-in-chief, the final hour before…
The Price of Healing: Minnesota’s Nonprofits Under Scrutiny for Stingy Charity Care
For years, the promise of the nonprofit hospital model has been rooted in a simple social contract: institutions receive millions of dollars in federal, state, and local tax exemptions in exchange for providing care to the communities they…
Beyond the Classroom: Why Pediatricians Are Demanding the Return of Recess
For generations, the sound of a school bell signaling recess was synonymous with freedom—a frantic, joyous dash to the playground, the smell of fresh air, and the social dynamics of the jungle gym. However, in the high-stakes era of standardized testing…
Closing the Gap: New Initiative Targets Lung Cancer Screening Disparities in Rural Minnesota
This article was originally published by The Daily Yonder. In the quiet corners of rural Minnesota, a silent health crisis is unfolding. While medical advancements have pushed lung cancer survival rates to historic highs when caught early, a significant…
The Smoke Returns: Minnesota Faces a Challenging Fire Season as Boundary Waters Ignite
For much of the early summer, Minnesotans enjoyed a rare reprieve. While the previous several years were defined by the encroaching, acrid haze of wildfire smoke, the skies remained remarkably clear through June and well into July. That period of…
Building a New Identity: Chris Finch Breaks Down the Timberwolves’ Future
As the Minnesota Timberwolves navigate a pivotal offseason, head coach Chris Finch is tasked with the delicate balance of integrating high-profile new talent while refining the roles of a promising bench unit. In the third installment of an extensive…
