Sean Ericson

From the greenways of Detroit to recent court battles in Toronto, cities across North America are trying to b…

The local groups say having funding yanked back is unprecedented.

Summary of research on connections between emigration in Europe and the rise of right-wing populist politics.

As cities invest in greener, more accessible transit, a key debate emerges: sleek light rail or cost-effectiv…

Cutting off aid to other countries will have a negative effect much closer to home.

Exploring how high speed rail could transform the Great Lakes region.

"StoryMap" version of prior story on conspiracy theories.

How Trump's trade policies might impact the automotive, energy and agricultural industries in the region.

Populist voters generally feel that society is ruled by a corrupt elite who don’t represent the people. But w…

Ski-U-Huh: The University of Minnesota has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2050. Meanwhile, a spokesman for t…

Summary of research paper on social media activism and cross-racial solidarity.

The Energy Permitting Reform Act would make it easier to construct fossil fuel plants and electric transmissi…

Summary of social science research related to conspiracy theories

The locally rooted Council of American Witches wouldn't last long, but it helped turn Minnesota into a hub of…

"StoryMap" version of prior story on online misogyny.

Minnesota ensured that voters and private groups can sue over VRA violations, restoring a longstanding right …

After tornados and flooding, extreme heat is the third-deadliest weather phenomenon in our state.

Experts say the wildfire smoke in the Great Lakes region, in 2023, was unique and will likely continue to be …

Changes in the new USDA map provide evidence of a warming planet

They've popped up all over the Twin Cities, and they don't reveal very much. So what the hell is The Epoch Ti…

Step aside, planned obsolescence: This July, a new state right-to-repair law will make fixing electronics eas…

Several subcultures exist online dedicated to hating women, collectively known as the “manosphere.”

Antidepressants can affect reaction times in fish and birth control gives male specimens female traits. How m…