The Evolution of X: Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform Launches ‘X Money’ Financial Services
The transition of X (formerly Twitter) from a public square for microblogging into an all-encompassing "everything app" has taken its most significant step forward. On July 27, X officially began rolling out X Money, a built-in financial…
Minnesota’s Political Crossroads: Tumultuous Conventions Reignite Debate Over Century-Old Nomination System
WASHINGTON D.C. – The echoes of last weekend’s contentious DFL and GOP state party conventions continue to reverberate across Minnesota, prompting a renewed and vigorous debate among Democrats and Republicans alike about the state’s deeply entrenched…
Beyond the Classroom: The Growing Momentum of Minnesota’s Career and Technical Education
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. Every day, as the clock strikes 11:30 a.m., Dah Htoo undergoes a daily…
Fortnite Prepares for Chapter 7 Season 4: Leaks Point to ‘Override’ Title and Gaming Legends Theme
Epic Games is preparing to transition its flagship battle royale title, Fortnite, into Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 20. The seasonal transition is expected to follow an immersive in-game live event designed to conclude the current storyline, disrupt the…
Healthcare Divide: Minnesota Democrats Grapple with the Future of U.S. Medical Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The fight for the soul of American healthcare is playing out within the Democratic Party, creating deep fissures that stretch from the halls of Congress to town halls across Minnesota. As the nation grapples with escalating medical…
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 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…
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…
