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Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs, while Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years

Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the heads of two Minnesota foundations that have supported economic development in rural Minnesota for forty years. They’ll talk about creative solutions to rural problems — from housing to child care.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How U.S.-Canada trade war could impact states like Minnesota

How U.S.-Canada trade war could impact states like Minnesota

President Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in over the weekend. Canada is now threatening retaliatory tariffs. Economist Livio Di Matteo said about 25 percent of Minnesota’s exports go to Canada. In North Dakota, that number is 80 percent.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Teachers call for Target boycott over ICE response

Teachers call for Target boycott over ICE response

A union is urging parents and teachers to do back-to-school shopping elsewhere, citing Target’s decision not to call for an end to the surge of federal agents to the Twin Cities earlier this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

Hundreds of residents oppose a plan to turn the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center. Resident feedback was presented Saturday and the North Loop Neighborhood Association will decide if they support the project at their meeting Wednesday.
by Cait Kelley and Matt Mikus

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs

The midnight deadline means the U.S. has imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada "will match those tariffs dollar for dollar."
by Miguel Macias

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Brainerd fish house company to pay $115,000 to settle discrimination claim

Brainerd fish house company to pay $115,000 to settle discrimination claim

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says Glacier Ice House laid off an employee who was on leave for cancer treatment, and didn’t give the worker a chance to move into a different position.
by Kirsti Marohn

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