Business and Economic News

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Department stores, shopping malls and merchants see the day after Thanksgiving as a way to energize shoppers and get them into physical stores. Mall of America, for instance, is giving the first 200 people in line at the center's north entrance a $25 gift card.
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
 5 things to know about Minneapolis schools’ effort to solve its budget crisis
Board members meet Tuesday night to talk next steps on efforts to “right-size” the district in the face of 20 years of declining enrollment. A new report identifies more than two dozen “under-utilized” schools in the district.
How President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs could affect Minnesota's economy and your finances
President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose sweeping new tariffs of 25 percent on Canada and Mexico and another 10 percent tariff on China. If implemented, they could dramatically raise prices and impact businesses here in Minnesota.