Business and Economic News

What are you watching?
When the world feels heavy, sometimes the best escape is a great show or movie. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two entertainment writers about what we’re all watching.
As bill to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in Minnesota gets airing, local police departments back it
Several local police department officials are supporting a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. A legislative proposal doing that got an airing at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday but discussion is continuing.
 Minnesota food shelves shift gears and deliver groceries to immigrants in hiding
Many Immigrants and BIPOC in greater Minnesota remain too afraid to go to work, school, or shop for groceries. In southern Minnesota, food shelves are adapting, making deliveries of food and necessities to those who don't have enough to eat.
Google revealed as tenant for massive Pine Island data center project
The city of Pine Island has revealed that Google is the big tech company behind a proposed large-scale data center, which has been the center of controversy in the small community just north of Rochester.
ALDI plans downtown St. Paul grocery store
ALDI has filed permits to open a grocery store in downtown St. Paul, taking over the former Lunds & Byerlys space, though an opening date remains unclear.
The economic impact of ICE in Minnesota
Increased immigration enforcement has disrupted workplaces, employees and local businesses. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about the impact and how to move forward.