Business and Economic News

Vital Signs: Staying safe from infectious disease
Dr. Jon Hallberg breaks down changing COVID-19 isolation guidance, measles cases in Minnesota and the early reappearance of ticks in the state.
FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger
The Federal Trade Commission and nine states want to stop the deal that would combine the country’s two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.
St. Paul teachers set March 11 strike date as contract talks continue
Another mediated session with union and district negotiators is scheduled for Friday. The union represents about 3,700 teachers, educational assistants and school professionals. Union members voted earlier this month to authorize a strike.
Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply
Schools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
This is what happens when a wind farm comes to a coal town
Keyser in West Virginia represents a national shift in American energy production. And in a town that was defined by coal for generations, change can be difficult.
Kowalski’s Markets closing its grocery store in Eagan
The Kowalski’s grocery store in Eagan opened in 2008. In a statement Friday announcing the closure, the company said that location has never been profitable.
City councils push recall of Kias and Hyundais as thefts still surge — will it make a difference?
The thefts of Kias and Hyundais have not slowed down since it became a problem during the pandemic. Minneapolis has passed a resolution calling for a recall, with St. Paul soon to follow.