The Minnesota Republic

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...

SVB Collapses

George Merkt, Contributor • March 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank, which recently collapsed, was once well-regarded among the tech community in the San Francisco Bay Area. The bank's focus on providing banking services to tech startups in Silicon...

Stocks of the Week

George Merkt, Contributor • October 5, 2022

Welcome back, everyone. In this week's column, I will be detailing and discussing three stock picks that I believe are strong fades or calls. As always, disclaimer, this is not financial advice, I am not...

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...

The Great Stock Market Crash Of 2022. Will We Ever Recover?

Jace Goudreau, Contributor • February 19, 2022

2021 wasn’t the best year for tech or crypto investors by any means. Many long term investors saw great losses while shorts made a fortune. As for 2022, it seems as if we are on a similar trajectory....

President Biden and Twin Metals Face Off in the Boundary Waters

Jack Radomski, Editor • November 1, 2021

Fresh off the fight over Enbridge Line 3, there is another one occurring in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. This time, the battleground is Northeastern Minnesota and the players are the Biden administration...

Crypto in Crisis, El Salvador

John Quinlan, Writer • September 15, 2021

Cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, and it has gained more formality as large institutions begin to use it. Advocates for the use of crypto reached a major milestone on...

White Hot Housing Market

John Quinlan, Contributor • April 21, 2021

Looking to buy a home? It might be much harder than you think. Record low interest rates from the Coronavirus pandemic has sent the nation’s real estate market into a frenzy. With low levels of homebuilding...

Biden’s $1.9 Billion Spending Spree

Max Fagan, Contributor • March 24, 2021

President Biden’s $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package was announced on January 14, and it includes larger stimulus checks, this time more focused toward the hungry, the unemployed, and people who are...

Tim Pawlenty speaks on The Future of the Republican Party

Max Fagan, Contributor • March 24, 2021

Former Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty spoke about the future of the Republican Party on Tuesday, March 9, in a Center for the Study of Politics and Governance online event at the University of Minnesota. Elected...

Biden’s Tax Plan

John Quinlan, Contributor • March 24, 2021

With the promised Covid relief stimulus package passed, President Joe Biden and his administration will likely turn their attention to reforming the tax system. With a split senate and influential moderates...