Business and Economic News

Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court
Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court. 
4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring
The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19 percent in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that's happening.
Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages
As autoworkers' real wages fall, top executives at the Big Three carmakers continue to earn tens of millions of dollars each year — hundreds of times more than the median employee.
Gas prices still running high in Minnesota, but relief may be near
The average price of gas across Minnesota has continued to inch up this week after a significant spike last Thursday and Friday. But there may be relief in the coming days.
The union representing about 1,700 meatpacking workers at the Hormel Foods plant in Austin, Minn., says they’ll vote this week on a contract proposal it’s calling a “final offer” from the company.