Business and Economic News

Jeremiah Program aims to end poverty for single mothers and children
A program founded 30 years ago in Minneapolis is now helping single moms out of poverty in nine cities across the country. The Jeremiah Program supports single mothers getting an education while offering early childhood education for their children.
Traffic-spotter hawk caught on MnDOT highway camera
A wide-eyed red-tailed hawk was caught by a Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic camera — and it looked almost as shocked to see the camera as we are to see it.
Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year's record high
One of the most expensive Thanksgiving meals is deemed to be underway for the upcoming holiday, with the average cost of the classic feast for 10 coming in at $61.17, or $6.20 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 38th annual survey.
Anti-war protesters block access to Lockheed Martin subsidiary in St. Paul
The group blocked vehicles from accessing the complex along Energy Park Drive that houses ForwardEdge ASIC, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin that works with microelectronics design.
Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that’s been around for a while: people over 65 years old. The products are being marketed as a way for older folks to sharpen their brain skills as well as allay loneliness.
New cell phone waiting lot open for MSP airport travelers
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has added a second cell phone waiting lot to account for the higher number of travelers expected at the airport for Thanksgiving.
Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives
From hiking local trails to studying black holes, some Americans are finding creative ways to mark the country's busiest shopping day without spending a dime.
André 3000 opens up about 'New Blue Sun,' his daring new solo album
Out now, the outrageous half of OutKast about talks his first album in 17 years, his wild ayahuasca trip and why he gets so many requests to play flute at funerals.