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Hemp builds houses, economy and opportunity in one Minnesota tribal community

Hemp builds houses, economy and opportunity in one Minnesota tribal community

Hoping to diversify its economy beyond gambling, the Lower Sioux Indian Community has put its chips on hempcrete, a sustainable housing insulation. The operation is part of a quiet, national surge in Native-owned startups. But steep challenges remain.
by Chris Farrell

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Native entrepreneurs bring jobs and inspiration to their communities

Native entrepreneurs bring jobs and inspiration to their communities

The number of Native entrepreneurs is on the rise in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two indigenous business owners about their unique success and challenges.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

The proposal includes a $20,000 cut to Mayor Kaohly Her’s own compensation. The mayor’s budget also proposes a 6.8 percent increase in the property tax levy.
by Regina Medina and Lisa Ryan

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Changing with the times to help Minneapolis neighborhoods thrive

Changing with the times to help Minneapolis neighborhoods thrive

What does it take to help a neighborhood thrive? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Pillsbury United Communities’ new leader Signe Harriday about youth programs, food access, and the power of arts and community to help communities heal.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

Senate approves funding bill including hemp ban delay to avoid a shutdown before the election

The Senate passed an overnight vote on a temporary funding bill that would keep federal agencies operating through December 11 and avoid a government shutdown, though the measure still requires House approval and the president's signature.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate

Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with data center researcher Yiyang Zeng about the impacts data centers have on the environment and economy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.
by Scott Horsley

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