The Minnesota Republic

What Minneapolis Has to Gain From This Election Cycle

Tom Olenchek, Contributor • October 19, 2022

2022 is a big year for Minnesota politics. The election season is in its peak right now with the governor up for election and all other constitutional statewide positions. The Republican candidate for...

Incumbent Keith Ellison faces tough opponent in Race for Attorney General

Maggie Fliszar, Editor • October 19, 2022

On November 8, incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison will face Republican Jim Schultz. Ellison's high visibility involvement with pushes for police reform following the death of George Floyd and the...

November Elections: When, Where, and How to Vote

Jack Radomski, Editor • October 19, 2022

The November 2022 Midterms are soon approaching, and you should ensure that your voice is heard by casting your ballot. Although this isn't a presidential election year, it will be an influential one for...

November Elections: When, Where, and How to Vote

Jack Radomski, Editor • October 19, 2022

The November 2022 Midterms are soon approaching, and you should ensure that your voice is heard by casting your ballot. Although this isn't a presidential election year, it will be an influential one for...

Republicans are Favored to Win the House

John Smith, Contributor • October 19, 2022

This year's midterm election could shape the rest of Joe Biden's presidency. Currently, Democrats currently control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. In the House, the current party distribution...

GOP Candidate for governor Scott Jensen Prepares for Election

Jacob Gregor, President • October 19, 2022

Come election day on November 8, the narrow governor race will be decided between current governor Tim Walz and the GOP candidate Scott Jensen. Dr. Scott Jensen has been a member of the Minnesota State...

Hurricane Season Rears It’s Ugly Head

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor • October 5, 2022

Hurricane Ian has officially run its course throughout much of Florida, as well as North and South Carolina. Ian made landfall just north of Sanibel Island in Port Charlotte, Florida, clocking in as a...

Your New Favorite Club at the U of M

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • October 5, 2022

A new club has touched down at the University of Minnesota, and anyone can join. It’s common sense that everybody is born with an instinctual urge to get out and move around. School may have you stuck...

Fall Arrives at the University of Minnesota, but Crime Remains

Maggie Fliszar, Editor • October 5, 2022

In his opening remarks at the Public Safety Forum, held on August 24th in Cowles Auditorium, Minneapolis’ Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Cedric Alexander made a promise to the students, faculty, and...

From Hometown Hero to Villain: The Latest Brett Favre Scandal

Jacob Gregor, President • October 5, 2022

The Green Bay villain turned Minnesota hero Brett Favre has been making headlines in the past week over an alleged scandal that he may have been a part of. Brett Favre made a career in the NFL, and is...

Gophers Reunite with the Law

Thomas Olenchek, Contributor • September 25, 2022

Safety has always been a concern on the University of Minnesota campus. Students walking home from classes and bars at the night have reasonable concerns about their safety. In May of 2020, the University...

Rankings within the UMN show Bright Future Ahead

Haley Wolff, Contributor • September 23, 2022

The 2022-23 College rankings are in and it is time to see where the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities stands! U.S. News & World Resort compared over 1500 US bachelor’s degree-granting institutions...