The Minnesota Republic

Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Plan: What Does It Entail?

Will Sherry, Contributor • January 29, 2021

As our 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, settles into office, one of his first orders of business is a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. This stimulus plan called the “American...

Joe Biden’s Environmental Plan

Jack Radomski, Editor • January 29, 2021

The recent change in White House administrations comes with a new plan for environmental issues. President Biden will strive to reverse many Trump administration policies surrounding the environment while...

A glance at the first 72 hours in the Oval Office

Max Fagan, Contributor • January 28, 2021

As President Biden is the new face of America, the world is watching his every move to see what he has in store for not just his first one hundred days, but the next four years. It’s hard to look at...

President Trump’s Final Pardon List

Murphy Eggers • January 27, 2021

As Donald J. Trump’s four years came to a close, one of the central topics of debate was who he was going to grant clemency to. Throughout his presidency, Trump gave pardons every once in a while,...

Electric Vehicles and the Future of the Auto Industry

John Quinlan, Writer • January 27, 2021

With climate change and environmentalism increasing from consumer demand and government regulation, the automotive industry is continuing to transition from gas to electric. According to a Bloomberg New...

The Barstool Fund raises millions to support small business

Samuel Ferreira, Writer • January 27, 2021

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Dave Portnoy, CEO and founder of Barstool Sports, has stepped up to the challenge for small businesses struggling due to COVID-19. Currently, the...

Elon Musk now becomes the world’s 2nd-richest man

Drew Pellin, Contributor • December 11, 2020

On November 24th, 2020, Elon Musk swept past Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest man behind Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos. Co-founder of Tesla, the self-driving electric car company, Musk saw his...

International students in America

Jack Radomski, Contributor • December 9, 2020

The number of new international students enrolling in American schools is dropping. The drop in enrollment for international students has happened over the past few years but worsened significantly starting...

Post-Election conflict within Democratic Party

John Quinlan, Contributor • November 23, 2020

While Joe Biden and the Democrats have seemingly won the presidential election, the Republicans tightened the gap in the House of Representatives and will likely hold a majority in the Senate. The Democratic...

Minnesota: The (Unoffical) Results Are In

Avery Heinen, Contributor • November 21, 2020

While Minnesota’s election results won’t be fully certified until the State Canvassing Board meets and gives the thumbs up, the deadline for absentee ballots to be received and counted came and went...

End SARS; the viral Twitter movement from nigeria

Jaden Welborn, Author • November 20, 2020

Social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram carry the torch in advocating for social justice; attempting to bring attention to and reprimand disparate treatment and societal inequalities. Instagram...

Microsoft and Sony release Next-Gen consoles

Jacob Gregor, Contributor • November 19, 2020

With the holiday season approaching very quickly, a brand new group of next generation consoles have been released to the public. Microsoft released their new Xbox Series X on November 10th. Sony released...