In the Media

Professor Peter Calow wrote this letter to the editor, which was published in the Star Tribune, responding  to an earlier commentary discussing whether American society is relying too much on experts to guide public policy. 

Economist and researcher Angie Fertig was interviewed regarding a new report she authored, which examined the poverty rate in Minnesota.

Professor Morris Kleiner was interviewed for this story on the relaxation of occupational licensing requirements, which he says has come about largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this commentary, Professor Larry Jacobs argues that America has a ‘glut’ of elections every year that is overloading its citizens, “and overloaded citizens skip elections.

Professor Ed Goetz comments in this story examining real estate prices in St. Paul in the wake of the city's approval of a rent control ordinance in last November's election. 

This story on a proposal to expand the Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program cites a recent study of the program conducted by faculty members Gabe Chan and Elise Harrington. 

Associate Professor Gabe Chan was interviewed for this story on a battle over the future of a large electric cooperative in Colorado. 

Associate Professor Dipali Mukhopadhyay authored this essay examining the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan since the U.S. troop withdrawal in August of last year. She says the Taliban remains an extremist regime that is pushing the country to the brink. 

Diplomat-in-Residence Mary Curtin was interviewed for this story about the Russian attack on Ukraine, and how it might progress. 

Transportation researcher Frank Douma is quoted in this story on a proposal in the Minnesota  Legislature to establish a speed camera pilot program to address higher rates of reckless driving. 

The nonprofit said it will use the gift to promote affordable home ownership, particularly for Black families. Professor Ed Goetz provided some historical context to the racial disparities in home ownership in Minnesota.

Diplomat-in-Residence Mary Curtin discusses the implications of a potential no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Diplomat-in-Residence Mary Curtin is quoted in this editorial praising the actions of NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

'Equal Pay Day' means it took until March 15 for the average woman in the U.S. to earn as much as the average man did in the past year, explains Professor Christina Ewig in this interview. 

Professor Larry Jacobs observes that President Biden can’t seem to catch a break, as he has grappled with COVID-19, inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and rising energy prices over his 14 months in office.

A profile of Humphrey School alumnus Denetrick Powers (MURP ‘18) and his business partner, co-founders of NEOO Partners, an urban real estate and planning firm.

A report on the settlement between the city of Minneapolis and Humphrey School alumnus Soren Stevenson (MDP ‘20), who was injured by Minneapolis police during a protest in May 2020. 

A report on the settlement between the city of Minneapolis and Humphrey School alumnus Soren Stevenson (MDP ‘20), who was injured by Minneapolis police during a protest in May 2020. 

Professor Larry Jacobs says it's not surprising that former MN GOP Chair and widow of U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn is running in the special election to fill his seat in Congress. Hagedorn, a Republican who represented the 1st Congressional District, died of cancer in February. 

Professor Morris Kleiner describes long licensing delays for nurses as “huge bottlenecks" that are contributing to the nursing shortage across the country. 

Julia Quanrud, a Master of Public Affairs student, was interviewed for this story on a program she runs to attract more teachers of color to Minnesota schools. Quanrud supervises Reading Corps and Math Corps programs.