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Business and Economic News

Hennepin County commissioners plan vote on smaller pay bump

Hennepin County commissioners plan vote on smaller pay bump

They are now voting to increase their salaries by 5 percent at the beginning of 2025 and another 5 percent on Jan. 1, 2026. This would bring commissioner pay from $122,225 to $134,753.51 annually.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut

Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut

On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three barbers who understand that going to a barbershop isn’t just about getting a haircut. It’s also about the connection with their community.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Sun Country flight attendants vote to authorize strike

Sun Country flight attendants vote to authorize strike

That move does not mean a strike will happen — but it does authorize union leaders to call one, if contract talks break down.
by MPR News Staff

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Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby

The Harris campaign says she'd give families $6,000 when they have a new baby, and would restore the pandemic-era child tax credit, too. It's part of an economic plan focused on the cost of living.
by Asma Khalid

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Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program

Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program

In a show of support on Sunday, the head judge of the breaking competition said 36-year-old university professor Rachael Gunn was just trying to be original. And the breaking federation says it has offered mental health support in the wake of online criticism.
by The Associated Press

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging deer farm regulations

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging deer farm regulations

A federal judge rejected deer farmers legal challenge of new state regulations on the industry. On Wednesday the judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging new laws passed by the Legislature in 2023.
by Dan Gunderson

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Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.
by Jeff Brady

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