Education

North Star Promise earns broad support among Minnesotans

81% of Minnesotans favor North Star Promise, including 68% of Republicans. From a statewide probability survey of 1,477 adults on a new college aid program.

Most Minnesotans favor the state's new college financial aid program, with support spanning political parties, income levels, and geographic regions, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 1,477 adults conducted Dec. 4, 2024–Jan. 20, 2025.

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What we found:

81% of Minnesota adults view North Star Promise favorably (53% extremely/strongly, 28% somewhat)
Just 18% hold unfavorable views of the program
92% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans at least somewhat favor the program

Where Minnesotans Stand on Immigration Enforcement

New statewide probability survey findings from Lumaris Research, including a full report, slide deck, and related research. Enter your email to gain free access.

A majority of Minnesotans say federal agents did the wrong thing in the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

By a 34-point margin, Minnesotans said the ICE agent was wrong in the Renee Good shooting. A statewide probability survey finds the Pretti margin even wider.

Minnesotans say their state is headed in the wrong direction, no matter who you ask

Just 28% of Minnesota Democrats say the state is headed the right way despite holding the governorship, a statewide probability survey finds.

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