Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s interested in buying TikTokMarch 14, 2024 11:30 AMBy Rafael Nam Mnuchin said he’s in touch with other investors to try to buy the popular social media app as lawmakers are seeking to force its Chinese owners to sell the business.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expectMarch 14, 2024 5:29 AMBy Geoff Brumfiel The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
Play3min 51secUnion workers push for health care and insurance bills following coordinated strikesMarch 13, 2024 6:51 PMBy Cari SpencerAfter thousands of Twin Cities union workers went on strike last week, workers are pushing for changes at the Capitol — including public health insurance open to all Minnesotans and insurance for striking workers.
Play10min 24secNetwork of entrepreneurs and creatives sustains local businesses in Grand MaraisMarch 13, 2024 1:08 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnMPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell learned how small businesses are getting through challenges like fires that burned down four businesses in 2020 and 2023.
3M appoints new CEO to lead companyMarch 13, 2024 1:06 PMBy MPR News Staff3M has appointed its next chief executive officer, choosing a candidate from outside the company.
Play4min 47secDoctor responds to Allina’s planned shuttering of pediatric services at Mercy Hospital FridleyMarch 13, 2024 11:34 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Gracie StocktonAllina cites declining pediatric patient volume and high renovation costs of operating rooms as part of the rationale. The decision could mean job loss for providers and disrupted patient care.
Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter lossMarch 13, 2024 9:31 AMBy The Associated PressDollar Tree will close nearly 1,000 stores and swung to a surprise fourth quarter loss as the discount retailer took a related $1.07 billion goodwill impairment charge.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sellMarch 13, 2024 4:00 AMBy Windsor Johnston and MPR News StaffThe House has passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell.
3M shares jump after new CEO named; Wall Street rallies to a recordMarch 12, 2024 5:13 PMBy The Associated Press3M climbed 5 percent after it said Bill Brown, the former chairman and CEO of L3Harris Technologies, will take over as its CEO at the start of May.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found deadMarch 12, 2024 3:05 PMBy Bill ChappellJohn Barnett made headlines when he went public, saying he wouldn’t trust planes made in South Carolina to be airworthy. His family says Barnett suffered PTSD and anxiety from his work at Boeing.