Business and Economic News

What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?
A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare bill
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed an ordinance that would have raised pay and offered more protections to rideshare drivers.
Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you
The Audubon Society is expanding its ranch certification program to the Midwest, in an effort to create consumer demand for bird-friendly ranching practices. A farmer in Clearwater, Minn., is one of the first in the state to start the process.
4th annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to Minneapolis
The event at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis features some 75 vendors selling food, cosmetics, clothing and other goods. It runs through Saturday.
Money tips for young adults   
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary and MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the daunting money challenges facing young adults and early habits that build financial success.
Housing prices around Twin Cities stay flat
Housing prices in the Twin Cities were flat in July, according to newly released data, and the numbers of homes listed and sold were lower compared to the same month in 2022.