Business and Economic News

Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems
United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile, federal investigators are probing Boeing for the door plug blowout. But flying is still low-risk.
Retailers howled about theft last year. Why not now?
Mentions of retail theft seem to be fading, their fever pitch cooling. What’s changed? And how bad was the problem in the first place?
How our first jobs shape the rest of our lives
MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two experts about how our first jobs as young adults shape our minds, habits and futures.
Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades
Following a nationwide surge in stolen Kia and Hyundai cars built without standard security technology, the companies offered free anti-theft upgrades. But car owners in the Twin Cities and nationwide continue to report stolen cars and break-ins.
Report shows ride share drivers in metro make less than minimum wage; Lyft disagrees
A report released by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found wages for drivers working for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft fall below the minimum wage rates in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. However, Lyft officials say they are skeptical of the data.
Small businesses that rely on Minnesota winters could be eligible for federal disaster assistance due to lack of snow
Small businesses that rely on Minnesota’s typically cold winters and count on snow to operate could be eligible for federal assistance after the region’s unusually mild winter. The governor’s office says it’s the first time it’s taken such steps because of a lack of snow.