Business & Economy

When Annie Qaiser discovered that too many lotions, creams and oils contain products Muslims are forbidden to ingest, she made her own, which follow religious guidelines.

Parts of Minnesota saw much-needed rain over the weekend, but it wasn't enough to break the ongoing drought. And the abnormally dry conditions are threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. In severe cases, shallow wells are out of water.

Firefighters from more than a half-dozen western Minnesota communities battled a grain elevator fire Sunday in Clinton, Minn. Several dozen people were evacuated.

Cargo ships are unloading containers in the U.S. and immediately shipping them out, empty, to meet demand in Asia. That's frustrating American farmers and exporters who are struggling to get products overseas.

Guest host Chris Farrell talked to an economist, a financial expert and a business owner about wealth creation through small business — either starting or supporting one. 

The move has upset those who say people living in the neighborhoods operate some of those trucks.

Dozens of cities and counties and the state of California are experimenting with giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.

Sanford Health, which has extensive operations in Minnesota and the Dakotas, saysy it is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all its employees.

The drought in Minnesota is getting worse. Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs.

The luxuries of remote work were temporary for many. As workplaces reopen offices and resume in-person operations, pet owners are scrambling to adjust to a new routine.