Business and Economic News

High gas prices encourage commuters to look at biking, public transit
Since the start of the war with Iran at the end of February, gas prices have risen from around $2.80 to over $4. The spike in fuel costs have encouraged Minnesotans to look for other ways to get around.
Minnesota's Millennial Farmer reflects on 10 years as YouTube star
For 10 years, Minnesota farmer Zach Johnson has posted videos about life on his farm. That formula has drawn a massive following of more than a million subscribers to his YouTube channel. How does he do it?
Is forward-facing sonar making fishing in Minnesota too easy?
Real-time imaging technology allows anglers to spot fish, track their movement and even watch how they react to a lure. Critics say it crosses an ethical line and worry it could increase pressure on fish populations.
Delta cutting back on snacks and beverage service on shorter flights
Delta Air Lines — which handles more than 70 percent of passengers flying to and from the Twin Cities — says it will no longer offer snacks and beverages to most passengers on flights of less than 350 miles.
MPR News arts reporters on covering Minnesota music, theater and the arts
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News arts and culture reporters about shows and exhibits you won’t want to miss, and some of the challenges facing Minnesota arts organizations.
Hermantown tables vote on key agreements for contentious Google data center
The Hermantown City Council voted Monday night to table a decision on a tax break and development plan for a proposed Google data center. The project promises to provide tens of millions of dollars for the city and schools — but has bitterly divided residents.
Minnesota Star Tribune wins breaking news Pulitzer for coverage of Mass shooting
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s coverage of last year’s mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school took the Pulitzer Prize on Monday for breaking news Judges praised the “thoroughness and compassion” of the newspaper’s reporting on a scene of carnage in its hometown.
Inside the newsroom: How journalists make the call during breaking news
When breaking news hits, the pressure to be first is intense. But what does it take to be right? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how our newsroom verifies what’s real before it reaches you.