Business and Economic News

Minneapolis approves measure to boost pay for Uber, Lyft drivers
The ordinance passed 7-5 despite rideshare companies’ threats they’ll stop operating in the city if the provision goes forward. 
Walz says tax rebates will help with back to school shopping
The governor promoted rebates arriving in Minnesotan’s bank accounts this week as a back-to-school stimulus. And he responded to complaints from Republican leaders that the $260 rebates were much less than the DFLer promised last year on the campaign trail.
Lyft, Uber say they'll stop rideshares if Minneapolis passes ordinance
Rideshare companies Lyft and Uber are threatening to pull service out of Minneapolis if the city passes an ordinance Thursday that gives drivers more protections and higher pay.
Target sales ebb in Q2 and it cuts outlook for the year citing inflation and a culture war dustup
Target has reported weaker-than-expected sales for its the fiscal second quarter. The retailer's results were hit by headwinds including inflation and the widely publicized negative reaction by some customers to its Pride merchandise.
Frey outlines $1.8 billion budget for Minneapolis, says city is in 'state of transition'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey outlined on Tuesday his proposed $1.8 billion dollar budget for next year, which includes funding for projects in areas ranging from affordable housing to public safety and climate change.