State court backs Leech Lake Ojibwe in dispute over proposed millFebruary 7, 2023 5:50 AMBy Dan KrakerThe Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and ordered the city of Cohasset to reconsider whether a more detailed environmental review is required for a proposed wood mill.
Play3min 03secNeed a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacementFebruary 7, 2023 4:00 AMBy Arezou Rezvani The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year.
AMC Theatres will soon charge according to where you choose to sit February 7, 2023 1:18 AMBy Ayana Archie AMC Theatres will charge more to sit in the middle of the auditorium, and less to sit on the front rows. The pricing model has already been implemented in select U.S. markets.
Play7min 41secEconomic update: New jobs, tech layoffs and European strikesFebruary 6, 2023 12:47 PMBy Angela Davis and Chris FarrellMPR News’ senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joined MPR News host Angela Davis to explain the jaw-dropping increase in jobs, the layoff trend in the tech industry and what’s behind the civil servant strikes in Europe.
Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yetFebruary 5, 2023 4:00 AMBy Allison Aubrey After months of eye-popping prices, egg lovers are finally seeing some relief. Wholesale prices in the Midwest fell by 58 cents at the end of January, but the days of a $1.50 a dozen may not return.
Play4min 24secIt's nothing personal: On Wall Street, layoffs are a way of lifeFebruary 5, 2023 4:00 AMBy David Gura Big companies such as Amazon and Google have recently announced layoffs. In Wall Street, getting cut is always acknowledged as an ever-lurking prospect — but it still stings when it happen.
Black business owners make their voices heard at Capitol February 3, 2023 2:55 PMBy Nina MoiniBlack business owners filled the Capitol rotunda Friday morning to lobby lawmakers for more resources.
Carbon-free energy plan bound for governor’s desk after Senate voteFebruary 2, 2023 7:34 PMBy Kirsti Marohn and Dana FergusonOn a party-line vote, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday voted to advance a plan that would require Minnesota electric utilities to transition to all carbon-free energy sources by 2040.
Amazon reports its first unprofitable year since 2014February 2, 2023 5:15 PMBy Alina Selyukh The biggest culprit was Amazon hefty investment in the electric automaker Rivian, whose value plummeted last year. Amazon also contends with the need to recalibrate after a pandemic-era upsurge.
Congress gears up for another farm bill. Here's what's on the menuFebruary 2, 2023 4:33 AMBy Ximena Bustillo Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.