The Minnesota Republic

How Two Students are Helping Local Businesses During the NFL Draft

Luke Rexing, President • March 18, 2025

The NFL Draft is going to Green Bay this year from April 26th through the 28th. Two students from the University of Minnesota saw this as an opportunity to create something, and MyDraft Experience was...

Book Review: Win Some: 5 Proven Life Strategies to Win in Relationships

Zach Sirek, Contributor • June 6, 2024

There are few books out today that offer both a meaningful message and an entertaining story. Authors are oftentimes forced to pick between one or the other, a riveting plot or straightforward subject...

Investing in Minnesota: Local Stocks and Industries to Watch

Will Sherry, Contributor • September 20, 2023

Minnesota, often referred to as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," is not just known for its natural beauty and cultural richness but also for its robust economy. When it comes to investment opportunities, the...

The Importance of Small Businesses in Minnesota’s Economy

Will Sherry, Contributor • March 29, 2023

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and this is no different in Minnesota. In fact, small businesses are essential to Minnesota's economy, as they account for a significant portion...

Students Crave a Story

Luke Rexing, Editor • February 22, 2023

As a student here at the University of Minnesota, I feel I have an obligation to voice my comments, concerns, and questions that I have for the education system that I find myself to be a part of. I am...

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...

Is All the Dinkytown Construction Worth It?

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor • September 21, 2022

I can barely remember a time when Dinkytown wasn’t buried beneath a sea of construction sounds and debris. It was the first semester of my freshman year. Opportunity was ripe and with the ability to...

LineLeap: The University’s Greatest Asset

Arthur Graham, Contributor • December 1, 2021

As most people know one of the largest aspects of the social life at The University of Minnesota include the nightlife, and for most upperclassmen a large part of that experience includes going out to...

Carlson students are using analytics to fight for access to food

Ben Deters, Writer • September 29, 2021

Throughout Minnesota, hunger continues to be a problem faced by many. One out of nine residents is dealing with the stress of hunger, and many live paycheck to paycheck in order to feed themselves and...

Biden Signs Order to Prioritize American Business, Change Contract Law

Brandon Prichard, Contributor • February 24, 2021

On Monday January 25, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order giving preference to American businesses and supply chain operations in federal agency contracts. While signed at the end of January,...

Andy Jassy to take over as CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos steps down.

Sam Ferreira, Contributor • February 10, 2021

In a memo to Amazon employees on February 2nd, Amazon CEO and Founder Jeff Bezos announced that he will be taking on a new role as executive chair, ending his 27-year run. Andy Jassy, chief executive of...

The recent Tesla stock price surge

Johnny Bailey, Contributor • February 20, 2020

Most people know Elon Musk as an eccentric business owner of Tesla, the American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Musk has developed an extremely successful...