South Dakota Secretary of State Breaks Ranks, Endorses Democrat in Heated Election Integrity Battle
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In an unprecedented move that has sent ripples through South Dakota’s staunchly conservative political landscape, the state’s Republican Secretary of State, Monae Johnson, has publicly endorsed her Democratic challenger,…
Transatlantic Friction: Why the U.S. Government Is Intervening in Elon Musk’s €120 Million Legal Battle with the European Union
What began as a localized regulatory dispute over social media verification and data access has rapidly transformed into a high-stakes geopolitical and legal confrontation between Washington and Brussels. In a highly unusual move, the United States…
The Battle for the Boundary Waters: Minnesota’s Legal Maneuvering Over Mineral Leases
As Governor Tim Walz enters the twilight of his tenure, his administration is making a definitive move that signals the future trajectory of one of America’s most contested landscapes: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). By moving to…
Democratic Divide: Healthcare Battle Lines Drawn Across Minnesota’s Congressional Races
WASHINGTON D.C. – The debate over the future of American healthcare is not just a national conversation; it’s a profound fissure within the Democratic Party, playing out vividly in Minnesota’s crucial congressional and senatorial contests.…
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 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 Battle for the Bogs: Stakes Rise as Public Weighs In on the Tamarack Nickel Project
Every August, when the wild rice—or manoomin—reaches its peak ripeness, the waters of northern Minnesota become a site of quiet, rhythmic tradition. Harvesters navigate the shallow, labyrinthine wetlands in canoes, using gentle taps to dislodge the…
The Profit-Care Paradox: Minnesota’s Legislative Battle Over Private Equity in Eldercare
ST. PAUL — In the halls of the Minnesota State Capitol, a fundamental debate is unfolding over the future of the state’s aging population. At the center of this storm is Representative Liz Reyer (DFL-Eagan), a lawmaker whose professional background might…
The Starbase Garage and the Battle for the Origin Story: Inside the Complex World of the Musk Family
When Maye Musk travels to South Texas to visit her eldest son—the world’s wealthiest individual—she does not sleep in a sprawling estate or a custom-built penthouse. Instead, the 78-year-old supermodel, dietitian, and author often finds herself sleeping…
The Battle Over the Playing Field: Transgender Athletes and the Debate Over Minnesota’s Sports Policy
In the quiet landscape of Minnesota’s high school athletics, a fierce legislative and cultural storm is brewing. At its center is a contentious proposal championed by Republican state Representative Peggy Scott of Andover: a bill that would categorically…
