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Current COVID-19 procedures are making it difficult for local gyms to not only stay open, but stay on top of reluctant anti-mask patrons. Once a place of gathering, now a place of robotic, socially distant, nervous energy. As staff desperately try to keep patrons in line, discarded masks and advisory signs now litter gym floors. Gym member Ming Dao says, “I would use the cardio equipment if I did not have to wear a mask, I hate it. Nobody uses the treadmills anymore so they won’t faint. I am tired of having staff remind me.”

Gyms during COVID-19: an employee’s perspective

Tiana Meador, Editor in Chief January 25, 2021

You may be wondering: what does the gym look like nowadays? If you are not a gym-goer, then this may be a curiosity of yours, otherwise – those who do go, know the regulations are not only hard to maintain,...

Travel During COVID-19

Travel During COVID-19

Alyssa Abke, Contributor December 12, 2020

As the world is at war with COVID-19, travel still does not stop. While some countries have gone as far as placing “travel bans,” they have ironically proven to encourage more travel if the bans are...

NASDAQ: The Latest Corporate Advocate for Social Justice

NASDAQ: The Latest Corporate Advocate for Social Justice

Jaden Welborn, Author December 11, 2020

As time goes on, the western world has become more and more progressive. Some social justice solutions are for the better, but many destroy the meritocracy that this country and capitalism were founded...

Hypocrisy in Leadership

Hypocrisy in Leadership

Adam Erickson, Contributor December 10, 2020

It is an unfortunate reality that almost all proposed ideas for addressing the Covid-19 pandemic have become partisan. From politicians to the general public, everyone seems to be increasingly set in their...

The woman who predicted Teslas bullish run years in advance. Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, Catherine Wood.

All Bulls, No Bears: Hot Stocks To Consider Heading Into 2021

Jace Goudreau, Contributor December 10, 2020

Welcome to the most valuable article from the Minnesota Republic. I’m not here to waste your time, since time is money, so let’s dive right in. We saw the electric vehicle sector take an expected hit...

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They Broke It, but We’ll Have to Fix It

Minnesota's government officials are going to have to face their failures
Avery Heinen, Contributor December 10, 2020

The big question that always seems to pop up the moment that chaos has at least somewhat settled is “Who is going to pay for this?” This was the case when the riots in Minneapolis slowed at the end...

Equality and Equity: What is Fair?

Equality and Equity: What is Fair?

Adam Erickson, Contributor November 22, 2020

The ongoing debate regarding the definition of equality and what should be considered fair has become a crucial talking point among both political ideologies. Although both sides agree equality is an essential...

Palantir CEO, Alexander Karp, shown next to fellow tech guru and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk.

Stock Market Projections in Wake of a Sleepy President

Jace Goudreau, Author November 22, 2020

Welcome to the most valuable article from the Minnesota Republic. Some people are trying to make friends, I’m just trying to make some money. We can all agree these past few weeks for the stock market...

The true winner of the 2020 Election: Drugs

The true winner of the 2020 Election: Drugs

Casey McCabe, Editor November 20, 2020

No matter who you voted for in the 2020 election, and regardless of your reaction to the results, one thing is for certain; Americans are embracing Marijuana. The 2020 election was a decisive victory for...

Minnesota Governor Targets College Students With Harsh New Restrictions

Minnesota Governor Targets College Students With Harsh New Restrictions

Max Fagan, Contributor November 19, 2020

Governor Walz has come out to speak twice now in the month of November, trying to explain that now that winter is coming and the temperatures are dropping, our cases seem to be rising again. He said the...

What the heck happened in the 2020 presidential election?

What the heck happened in the 2020 presidential election?

Nakul Suresh, Contributor November 18, 2020

With complete and utter chaos being the recurring theme of 2020, the recent presidential election was no different. Tensions. Uncertainty. The next 4 years were at stake. On election night, it seemed...

Will these pandemics ever stop?

Will these pandemics ever stop?

Alyssa Abke, Contributor November 5, 2020

Before the introduction of the COVID-19, cholera, the bubonic plague, smallpox, AIDS, and influenza were some of the deadliest viruses that the human population had ever dealt with. Cholera spread throughout...

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