Business and Economic News

Analysis: More than 4,000 leisure, hospitality jobs lost during first three months of 2026
Research and progressive policy group North Star Policy Action used federal jobs data and statistical modeling to estimate the economic impact of the federal immigration surge.
Star Tribune planning job cuts, exploring new ownership model
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Tuesday that it plans to cut about 15 percent of its staff through buyouts and layoffs. Publisher Steve Grove also said the Star Tribune is exploring a new ownership model.
Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit incentivizes established farmers to rent or sell equipment, livestock and land to beginning farmers. The program’s mission is to “foster farmer-to-farmer connections.”
Some young adults transitioning out of foster care are now losing SNAP food aid benefits
Stricter work or education requirements went into effect yesterday, June 1, as part of what President Trump calls his “One Big Beautiful Bill” act. So now many young adults transitioning out of foster care may struggle to get enough to eat.
Peregrine falcons at Mayo Clinic: How the world-renowned hospital came to raise birds of prey
For almost four decades, Mayo Clinic has raised peregrine falcons as part of a national recovery effort to save what had been an endangered species. Now, the peregrine falcon program is a beloved part of the world-renowned hospital's offerings.
U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment
While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity