Echoes of an Upset: Can a Teacher Flip Minnesota’s First District Again?
NEW ULM, Minn. – Two decades ago, an unassuming history teacher and football coach, new to the political arena, embarked on an improbable quest to unseat a seemingly entrenched Republican in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. That teacher, Tim Walz,…
A Guardian of the First Amendment Retires: Jane Kirtley’s Legacy and the Future of Journalism
After a distinguished career that has spanned the evolution of modern media law, Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will officially retire on…
Echoes of an Upset: Can a New Teacher Flip Minnesota’s First District Again?
NEW ULM, Minn. – Two decades ago, a political newcomer and high school teacher named Tim Walz embarked on an improbable journey to unseat a seemingly entrenched Republican incumbent in Minnesota’s sprawling, largely rural 1st Congressional District.…
Defiance in Albert Lea: City Council Blocks First Cannabis Dispensary Despite State Mandates
ALBERT LEA, MN – In a move that sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between local governance and state authority, the Albert Lea City Council voted on Monday to deny a business license to the city’s first prospective cannabis retail shop. The…
Echoes of History: A Teacher’s Uphill Battle to Flip Minnesota’s First Congressional District
NEW ULM, Minn. – In the heart of Minnesota’s largely rural 1st Congressional District, a familiar narrative is unfolding. Nearly two decades after a political newcomer and teacher, Tim Walz, sensationally unseated a long-serving Republican incumbent,…
The Hybrid Imperative: Why SMB Hardware Strategies Must Evolve for the Mobile-First Era
For the better part of two decades, the corporate laptop was a sedentary creature. It lived on a docking station, tethered to a dedicated desk, shielded from the elements of the outside world, and moved only when a worker transitioned between departments…
A Pillar of Press Freedom: Jane E. Kirtley Reflects on a Career Defined by the First Amendment
As the academic year draws to a close, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication is preparing to bid farewell to a titan of media law. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, will officially…
The Resurrection of Jeddah Tower: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Resumed Quest for the World’s First Kilometre-High Skyscraper
For years, a massive concrete monolith stood frozen on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, serving as a silent, stark monument to interrupted ambition. The unfinished core of the Jeddah Tower—even while stalled—loomed higher than the completed skylines of…
Echoes of the Past: Can Another Teacher Flip Minnesota’s First District?
NEW ULM, Minn. – In the heart of Minnesota’s sprawling 1st Congressional District, a familiar narrative is unfolding, echoing a political upset from nearly two decades ago. Jake Johnson, a 42-year-old high school math teacher with no prior…
A Voice for the First Amendment: Jane Kirtley Reflects on a Lifetime of Media Advocacy
By [Author Name/Journalism Staff] For decades, the name Jane E. Kirtley has served as a lighthouse for journalists navigating the turbulent, often litigious waters of the American media landscape. As the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the…
