Business & Economy

The surge in demand for electric vehicles has ignited a new kind of “space race” within the automobile industry.

Newly vaccinated Americans are spending more freely on restaurants, travel and live entertainment. That should give a boost to pandemic-scarred service industries.

"It's been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done,” Gov. Tim Walz said. He pleaded with Minnesota adults still hesitant about vaccinations to get their shots.

A unique new space in Fergus Falls lets artists and entrepreneurs experiment with turning plastic waste into nearly anything they can imagine. County officials hope the space will spark creative ideas — and educate more people about recycling.

Prominent chef Justin Sutherland says there's no truth to a social media post claiming that he's refusing restaurant service to police officers.

Business owners who rely on seasonal foreign workers coming to the U.S. on H-2B visas are struggling to find help they need for what's expected to be busy summer.

Former Best Buy Chairman and CEO Hubert Joly talks about his new book “The Heart of Business” at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event in April.

The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

One year since the start of the women’s recession, hundreds of thousands of moms have been forced to leave their jobs — and grapple with the consequences.

The fair says the “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” will feature about two dozen food vendors — yes, Sweet Martha’s and Pronto Pups are on the list — with music at several locations around the fairgrounds. The giant slide is also planning to open for the event, weather permitting.