Business and Economic News

Minnesota’s summer tourism season struggled, new Fed survey shows
Minnesota’s tourism and hospitality industry had a rough summer, with about half of businesses reporting drops in customers and revenue, according to a new survey from the Minneapolis Fed.
How Russia’s RT went from a cable news clone to covert operator
RT was long known to be a source of Russian propaganda. But a recent indictment of two employees for covertly funneling $10 million to pro-Trump influencers shines a light on its covert activities.
How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos
The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.
U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico
Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question if Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.
Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster
Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough
Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.
Minnesota-based company Yelloh, once better known as Schwan’s, announces November closure
Once the operator of the largest fleet of freezer trucks in the U.S., Yelloh announced Monday it will wrap up operations in November. Until recently it was known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, famed for its iconic yellow trucks.
Minnesota Power plans to build solar projects in Cohasset and Royalton
A Minnesota Power official called them a “key milestone” in the Duluth-based utility’s shift away from producing electricity by burning coal toward cleaner sources of energy.