Tafoya Defies Minnesota GOP Endorsement, Sets Course for Risky Primary Battle
August 7, 2026
DULUTH, Minn. – In a significant shake-up of Minnesota’s Republican political landscape, former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya has declared her intent to continue her campaign for retiring Senator Tina Smith’s seat, despite failing to secure the…
The Sun Sets on a Civic Titan: The Rise and Dissolution of the Itasca Project
August 5, 2026
For over two decades, the Itasca Project served as the quiet, influential engine behind some of Minnesota’s most significant regional policy shifts. Comprised of a heavy-hitting alliance of CEOs, philanthropic leaders, and public sector officials, the…
