Business and Economic News

Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week
The Department of Public Safety’s Vehicle Services Division reported it sold 3,800 of the plates during the first week they became available. Major League sports team plates and Lion’s Club options also became available this week. Others go on sale later in January.
As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy
Key Minnesota legislators say not to expect climate legislation as ambitious as last year in the upcoming session. In 2023, they passed a historic legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This year their focus will be on making sure the state’s able to achieve its clean energy goals.
Ellison sues Minnesota dairy farm for wage theft, substandard housing
A district court lawsuit filed Monday alleges Evergreen Acres, a large dairy producer based in Paynesville, failed to pay at least $3 million in worker’s wages, illegally charged rent for substandard onsite housing and maintained a culture of fear and violence.
Court interpreters begin work stoppage amid pay dispute
The interpreters, who play a key role in civil and criminal hearings in which participants have limited English proficiency, say that a new rate of $65 per hour that took effect Monday is nowhere near enough to keep pace with a quarter century of inflation.
How to make more and save more in 2024
A career coach and financial expert offer tips for starting off the new year on the right foot — financially.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, reading and listening
Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what’s bringing them joy. This week: the Fad Camp podcast, the novel “Silver Nitrate,” and America Ferrera’s much-discussed monologue in “Barbie.”