As states around the country seek ways to boost their stalled vaccination efforts, they are offering a wide variety of incentives to motivate the reluctant and indifferent to get their shots. Minnesota joined the fray last week with its own incentive program. To be eligible, Minnesotans 12 years of age and older must get their first vaccination between May 27 and June … [Read more...] about Vaccine Incentives – Not Fair But Necessary
It’s Been A Tough Path To Mask Freedom
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has had an impossible job. His first priority has been public safety, followed by the economic health of individuals and businesses. His critics often rebuked him for measures he implemented under his emergency authority. They were critical of business and school closures. They wanted bars and … [Read more...] about It’s Been A Tough Path To Mask Freedom
Rural Housing Shortage Frustrates Growth
Among the most challenging and potentially expensive economic development eff orts all rural communities face is providing adequate housing for employees of local businesses and industries. That problem has worsened dramatically in the past year in many ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically low mortgage interest rates and the pandemic caused single-family … [Read more...] about Rural Housing Shortage Frustrates Growth
State shouldn’t tax funds that saved businesses
Minnesota received some very good financial news Friday with the new budget forecast. However, over the past several weeks, the news hasn't been so good for some of the state's business owners. Minnesota was expecting to see a significant hit to its revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic's severe impact on the state's businesses. But when the new budget forecast was … [Read more...] about State shouldn’t tax funds that saved businesses
Refusing Vaccination Will Extend Pandemic
In an ominous early scene of the movie Jurassic Park, a cow is lowered into the velociraptor pen at the main compound. As it happens, archaeologist Alan Grant asks the game warden about deadly prehistoric predators' intelligence. "Do they show intelligence?" Grant asks game warden Robert Muldoon. "Extreme intelligence. Problem-solving intelligence," he replies. He then … [Read more...] about Refusing Vaccination Will Extend Pandemic
