Precarious State
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A team of Emmy-award winning journalists working to reverse the outflow of people and businesses from Minnesota and offer a practical roadmap for revitalization.
Darin Lynch says Austin, TX offers the energy, talent pool, and industry momentum he no longer sees in Minnesota – and explains why future growth for his company is headed south.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Darin Lynch says Austin, TX offers the energy, talent pool, and industry momentum he no longer sees in Minnesota – and explains why future growth for his company is headed south.
More: https://precariousstate.com
#APrecariousState
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#APrecariousState
Minnesota’s workforce is projected to grow 0.1% this decade. In Texas, it’s 10–15%. That’s a difference of more than 100-to-1. Darin Lynch shares how talent shortages and weak computer science pipelines shape what MN companies can realistically hire for.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Minnesota’s workforce is projected to grow 0.1% this decade. In Texas, it’s 10–15%. That’s a difference of more than 100-to-1. Darin Lynch shares how talent shortages and weak computer science pipelines shape what MN companies can realistically hire for.
More at https://precariousstate.com
More at https://precariousstate.com
Darin Lynch reflects on how the business climate in Minneapolis has shifted since he started his company 20 years ago – from new mandates to a growing sense that policy is being applied to business owners.
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#APrecariousState #MinnesotaBusiness
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#APrecariousState #MinnesotaBusiness
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Darin Lynch reflects on how the business climate in Minneapolis has shifted since he started his company 20 years ago – from new mandates to a growing sense that policy is being applied to business owners.
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#APrecariousState #MinnesotaBusiness
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#APrecariousState #MinnesotaBusiness
#Minneapolis moved from reform to #PublicSafety experiment. Don Samuels says DSA-aligned councilmembers replaced policing with “violence interrupters,” putting lives in danger.
Watch the segment → Rise of the #DSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie009TxV214
#APrecariousState
Watch the segment → Rise of the #DSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie009TxV214
#APrecariousState
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
#Minneapolis moved from reform to #PublicSafety experiment. Don Samuels says DSA-aligned councilmembers replaced policing with “violence interrupters,” putting lives in danger.
Watch the segment → Rise of the #DSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie009TxV214
#APrecariousState
Watch the segment → Rise of the #DSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie009TxV214
#APrecariousState
#Minneapolis paid encampment residents $280K to clean their own trash. DSA-backed policy was meant to show compassion. Instead, it reveals deeper failures in how the city handles homelessness.
Watch → Rise of the DSA
#APrecariousState
Watch → Rise of the DSA
#APrecariousState
November 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
#Minneapolis paid encampment residents $280K to clean their own trash. DSA-backed policy was meant to show compassion. Instead, it reveals deeper failures in how the city handles homelessness.
Watch → Rise of the DSA
#APrecariousState
Watch → Rise of the DSA
#APrecariousState
“Those who show up get to move the political agenda.”
– Prof. David Schultz, Hamline University
Off-year elections, with their typically lower turnout, often determine who has the most influence over power and policy.
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minneapolis #Democracy
– Prof. David Schultz, Hamline University
Off-year elections, with their typically lower turnout, often determine who has the most influence over power and policy.
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minneapolis #Democracy
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Those who show up get to move the political agenda.”
– Prof. David Schultz, Hamline University
Off-year elections, with their typically lower turnout, often determine who has the most influence over power and policy.
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minneapolis #Democracy
– Prof. David Schultz, Hamline University
Off-year elections, with their typically lower turnout, often determine who has the most influence over power and policy.
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minneapolis #Democracy
Carol Becker responds to #APrecariousState in her #Minneapolis Times article, “State of Denial: A Response to the Precarious State Documentary,” calling for honest dialogue about Minnesota’s future.
Read more: https://PrecariousState.com
#Minnesota #Documentary
Read more: https://PrecariousState.com
#Minnesota #Documentary
October 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Carol Becker responds to #APrecariousState in her #Minneapolis Times article, “State of Denial: A Response to the Precarious State Documentary,” calling for honest dialogue about Minnesota’s future.
Read more: https://PrecariousState.com
#Minnesota #Documentary
Read more: https://PrecariousState.com
#Minnesota #Documentary
Funding rumors are drowning out the real story. Our investigation into crime, education decline, and economic flight in Minnesota was independently produced. No "work-for-hire."
Full breakdown is at
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #Minneapolis
Full breakdown is at
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #Minneapolis
October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Funding rumors are drowning out the real story. Our investigation into crime, education decline, and economic flight in Minnesota was independently produced. No "work-for-hire."
Full breakdown is at
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #Minneapolis
Full breakdown is at
https://PrecariousState.com
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #Minneapolis
The #DSA has quietly overhauled its platform, removing long-standing language on abolishing prisons, ending misdemeanors, and defunding police.
We published the old version. The rewrite says a lot, and it’s worth asking the question: WHY?
https://precariousstate.com/dsa-updates-its-site
We published the old version. The rewrite says a lot, and it’s worth asking the question: WHY?
https://precariousstate.com/dsa-updates-its-site
October 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The #DSA has quietly overhauled its platform, removing long-standing language on abolishing prisons, ending misdemeanors, and defunding police.
We published the old version. The rewrite says a lot, and it’s worth asking the question: WHY?
https://precariousstate.com/dsa-updates-its-site
We published the old version. The rewrite says a lot, and it’s worth asking the question: WHY?
https://precariousstate.com/dsa-updates-its-site
Thank you for tuning in to A Precarious State! 40k+ visits, 26k engaged viewers, 700 Q&A comments.
Full doc now available:
https://precariousstate.com
Watch, reflect, and add your voice to the conversation.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
Full doc now available:
https://precariousstate.com
Watch, reflect, and add your voice to the conversation.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Thank you for tuning in to A Precarious State! 40k+ visits, 26k engaged viewers, 700 Q&A comments.
Full doc now available:
https://precariousstate.com
Watch, reflect, and add your voice to the conversation.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
Full doc now available:
https://precariousstate.com
Watch, reflect, and add your voice to the conversation.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
Tonight, #APrecariousState reveals Minnesota’s turning point—and how a small bloc of DSA-endorsed members gained outsized influence on #Minneapolis City Council.
7 p.m. CT on ABC MN + precariousstate.com
Live Q&A follows on the website.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
7 p.m. CT on ABC MN + precariousstate.com
Live Q&A follows on the website.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tonight, #APrecariousState reveals Minnesota’s turning point—and how a small bloc of DSA-endorsed members gained outsized influence on #Minneapolis City Council.
7 p.m. CT on ABC MN + precariousstate.com
Live Q&A follows on the website.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
7 p.m. CT on ABC MN + precariousstate.com
Live Q&A follows on the website.
#APrecariousState #Minnesota #TwinCities #Documentary
Since 2020, Minnesota has lost jobs, billions in wealth, and real estate investment. Crime is up while public safety resources shrink.
A Precarious State airs Thu, Oct 2 at 7pm CT on local ABC stations + streams online at https://precariousstate.com
A Precarious State airs Thu, Oct 2 at 7pm CT on local ABC stations + streams online at https://precariousstate.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Since 2020, Minnesota has lost jobs, billions in wealth, and real estate investment. Crime is up while public safety resources shrink.
A Precarious State airs Thu, Oct 2 at 7pm CT on local ABC stations + streams online at https://precariousstate.com
A Precarious State airs Thu, Oct 2 at 7pm CT on local ABC stations + streams online at https://precariousstate.com
Thank you to the Tom Barnard Show for having Rick Kupchella on to talk about #APrecariousState.
Rick shared what inspired this two-year journey through Minnesota’s challenges.
Watch the episode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNvrXOeLM4g
Tune in Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations across MN.
Rick shared what inspired this two-year journey through Minnesota’s challenges.
Watch the episode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNvrXOeLM4g
Tune in Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations across MN.
September 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thank you to the Tom Barnard Show for having Rick Kupchella on to talk about #APrecariousState.
Rick shared what inspired this two-year journey through Minnesota’s challenges.
Watch the episode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNvrXOeLM4g
Tune in Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations across MN.
Rick shared what inspired this two-year journey through Minnesota’s challenges.
Watch the episode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNvrXOeLM4g
Tune in Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations across MN.
#Minnesota schools were once respected nationwide. Today, more than half of students can’t read or do math at grade level.
One #Minneapolis family made the decision to pull all four of their kids out of #PublicSchool.
#APrecariousState airs on ABC Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN.
One #Minneapolis family made the decision to pull all four of their kids out of #PublicSchool.
#APrecariousState airs on ABC Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN.
September 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Minnesota schools were once respected nationwide. Today, more than half of students can’t read or do math at grade level.
One #Minneapolis family made the decision to pull all four of their kids out of #PublicSchool.
#APrecariousState airs on ABC Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN.
One #Minneapolis family made the decision to pull all four of their kids out of #PublicSchool.
#APrecariousState airs on ABC Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN.
High taxes should mean strong cities.
In #Minnesota, they don’t.
Watch why some businesses are leaving.
#APrecariousState #Taxes
In #Minnesota, they don’t.
Watch why some businesses are leaving.
#APrecariousState #Taxes
September 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
High taxes should mean strong cities.
In #Minnesota, they don’t.
Watch why some businesses are leaving.
#APrecariousState #Taxes
In #Minnesota, they don’t.
Watch why some businesses are leaving.
#APrecariousState #Taxes
Our campuses should be safe havens for learning—they’re not.
2 children were killed during Mass.
A day earlier, a shooting outside a #Minneapolis high school left 1 dead, 6 injured.
#GunFire reported near UMN just days ago.
#APrecariousState airs Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on local ABC stations.
2 children were killed during Mass.
A day earlier, a shooting outside a #Minneapolis high school left 1 dead, 6 injured.
#GunFire reported near UMN just days ago.
#APrecariousState airs Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on local ABC stations.
September 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Our campuses should be safe havens for learning—they’re not.
2 children were killed during Mass.
A day earlier, a shooting outside a #Minneapolis high school left 1 dead, 6 injured.
#GunFire reported near UMN just days ago.
#APrecariousState airs Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on local ABC stations.
2 children were killed during Mass.
A day earlier, a shooting outside a #Minneapolis high school left 1 dead, 6 injured.
#GunFire reported near UMN just days ago.
#APrecariousState airs Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on local ABC stations.
"It's going to take a lot more investment into the police department, not less funding, more, to really put us into a position where we can have a force that's sustainable." – Chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis PD
#APrecariousState #PublicSafety #TwinCities2025
#APrecariousState #PublicSafety #TwinCities2025
September 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"It's going to take a lot more investment into the police department, not less funding, more, to really put us into a position where we can have a force that's sustainable." – Chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis PD
#APrecariousState #PublicSafety #TwinCities2025
#APrecariousState #PublicSafety #TwinCities2025
Jim witnessed changes in #PublicSafety firsthand—including an open-air drug market operating outside his properties for the past four years.
Is this what others across #Minneapolis - #St.Paul are seeing too?
#APrecariousState premieres Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC stations throughout #Minnesota.
Is this what others across #Minneapolis - #St.Paul are seeing too?
#APrecariousState premieres Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC stations throughout #Minnesota.
September 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Jim witnessed changes in #PublicSafety firsthand—including an open-air drug market operating outside his properties for the past four years.
Is this what others across #Minneapolis - #St.Paul are seeing too?
#APrecariousState premieres Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC stations throughout #Minnesota.
Is this what others across #Minneapolis - #St.Paul are seeing too?
#APrecariousState premieres Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC stations throughout #Minnesota.
What kind of Minnesota do you want to live in?
#APrecariousState premieres on ABC stations throughout MN, Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.
Watch the full trailer at https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
#APrecariousState premieres on ABC stations throughout MN, Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.
Watch the full trailer at https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
September 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What kind of Minnesota do you want to live in?
#APrecariousState premieres on ABC stations throughout MN, Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.
Watch the full trailer at https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
#APrecariousState premieres on ABC stations throughout MN, Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m.
Watch the full trailer at https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
“The city can’t survive another four years of this.” – Jim Ruben, Property Owner
A Precarious State airs on ABC Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN
#APrecariousState #TwinCities2025
A Precarious State airs on ABC Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN
#APrecariousState #TwinCities2025
September 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“The city can’t survive another four years of this.” – Jim Ruben, Property Owner
A Precarious State airs on ABC Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN
#APrecariousState #TwinCities2025
A Precarious State airs on ABC Thursday, Oct 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC stations throughout MN
#APrecariousState #TwinCities2025
The Twin Cities faced COVID-19, George Floyd’s murder, and riots in 2020. Five years later, recovery is uneven.
#APrecariousState explores why—and what it will take to move forward.
Premieres Thurs Oct 2, 7 p.m. on ABC throughout MN.
https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
#APrecariousState explores why—and what it will take to move forward.
Premieres Thurs Oct 2, 7 p.m. on ABC throughout MN.
https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
September 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Twin Cities faced COVID-19, George Floyd’s murder, and riots in 2020. Five years later, recovery is uneven.
#APrecariousState explores why—and what it will take to move forward.
Premieres Thurs Oct 2, 7 p.m. on ABC throughout MN.
https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd
#APrecariousState explores why—and what it will take to move forward.
Premieres Thurs Oct 2, 7 p.m. on ABC throughout MN.
https://precariousstate.com
#COVID19 #GeorgeFloyd