Tim Walz Drops Out of 2026 Governor’s Race to “Focus on the Children” (Specifically, the Daycare Paperwork)

In a move aides are calling “bold,” “selfless,” and “please stop asking follow-up questions,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that he is dropping out of the 2026 governor’s race—and reelection entirely—to refocus his energies on what he described as “Minnesota’s most important unfinished project: daycare centers.” Not roads.Not schools.Not public safety. Daycare centers. More precisely, the governor said he plans to spend his time … Continue reading Tim Walz Drops Out of 2026 Governor’s Race to “Focus on the Children” (Specifically, the Daycare Paperwork)

Minnesota Declares Investigative Journalism a Border Violation After Reporter Starts Asking Questions

Minnesota officials drew the line at journalism this week after investigative reporter Nick Shirley showed up, asked questions, and filmed allegedly empty daycare centers receiving millions in taxpayer funds—prompting a swift political backlash, a viral scandal, and an unceremonious escort out of the state. Continue reading Minnesota Declares Investigative Journalism a Border Violation After Reporter Starts Asking Questions