Business and Economic News

Minnesota coalition gathers nearly $1B in pledges to help build wealth in Black communities
The GroundBreak Coalition — which includes more than 40 corporate, civic and philanthropic organizations in Minnesota — announced Tuesday it’s received pledges of nearly $1 billion to help build wealth in Black communities.
Minnesota DNR gives Twin Metals green light to explore for minerals near Boundary Waters
Twin Metals, which has been blocked by the Biden administration in its efforts to build a $1.7 billion copper-nickel mine near Ely, Minn., now has the go-ahead to explore for minerals in the area owned by the state of Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota struggles for common ground on nitrate pollution as health worries rise
In a petition filed in April, environmental groups asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency powers under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to intervene in what they call an “imminent and substantial endangerment to human health.”
Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that the state would no longer require four-year college degrees as a condition for 75 percent of state positions. He said the move could grow the eligible applicant pool.
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike
General Motors and the United Auto Workers union reach a tentative contract agreement, according to an AP source. The deal follows the pattern set with Ford last week and Jeep maker Stellantis over the weekend.
Sahan Journal founder, CEO Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down
Mukhtar Ibrahim said the move is personal — he wants to spend more time with family — and that the organization is “stronger than ever.” He joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now Monday at noon to talk about the decision.