Business and Economic News

Mega Millions jackpot passes $1 billion after no one draws all 6 winning numbers
The next drawing for the grand prize, which is equal to the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot to date, is Tuesday. Just last week, a winning ticket for a $1.08 billion Powerball drawing was sold.
The union representing more than 600 union workers at six of the 11 Kowalski’s Markets grocery stores in the Twin Cities says it’s reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a three-day strike planned for next week.
The 75th Emmy Awards show has been postponed
The ceremony, scheduled for Sept. 18, has been cancelled due to the writers and actors’ strikes. This year’s nominees include “Succession” and “Ted Lasso.”
What the SAG-AFTRA strike means for Minnesota
There’s a good chance you’ve got a SAG-AFTRA member living in your apartment building, down your street or in your community. And as the national actors’ strike enters its third week, Minnesota members are asking for support and solidarity.
Demand for CSA memberships still high after pandemic surge
Community Supported Agriculture deliveries, or CSAs, long a presence in Minnesota, took off during the pandemic. Unlike other pandemic-related trends, there is still strong interest in the food partnerships.
Annie's Project marks two decades of empowering women in agriculture
More women are taking leadership roles in agriculture across Minnesota and the country. Annie’s Project, a program that provides education and support for women in farming, is marking 20 years of helping women take that step.