The Minnesota Republic

Trafficking in the cities

Jeff Sandoval, Officer • December 10, 2024

The recent conviction of Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, a former Republican operative in Minnesota, on charges of sex trafficking minors has sparked a necessary conversation about political accountability. Lazzaro’s...

Hamline Attacks Academic Freedom: Backtracks in Midst of Massive Lawsuit

Luke Rexing, Contributor • January 25, 2023

Over the beginning weeks of the new year there has been a growing amount of controversy surrounding a Hamline University incident that took place in the final weeks of 2022. An art and history...

Eight Dead after Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • November 10, 2021

On Friday November 5, Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival left eight dead. Trouble began when the crowd of around 50,000 people began pushing towards the front of the concert, and compressing everyone...

Big Tech in Hot Water

John Quinlan, Contributor • September 15, 2021

There is a growing consensus of support for reigning in the power of Big Tech companies. Members of congress, agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and private companies have all tried targeting...