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Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you

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.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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4th annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to Minneapolis

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.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Money tips for young adults   

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.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Housing prices around Twin Cities stay flat

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. 
by Matt Mikus

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Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI positions soared after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Now, due to economic pressure and political pressure from the right, they face an uncertain future.
by Andrea Hsu

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‘Oh, there’s no more Sriracha!’ Asian grocers and consumers confront a shortage of their beloved hot sauce

‘Oh, there’s no more Sriracha!’ Asian grocers and consumers confront a shortage of their beloved hot sauce

$46.99 for a bottle of Sriracha? A shortage of chili peppers is crimping production for the California producer, squeezing supplies and driving up prices. Some consumers are looking to alternatives.
by Hibah Ansari

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$260 tax rebate deposits catching some Minnesotans by surprise

$260 tax rebate deposits catching some Minnesotans by surprise

Some recipients of a Minnesota tax rebate have taken to the internet or called the state tax agency to inquire if their payment is legitimate. After the direct deposit phase, paper checks hit the mail for the rest of a $1 billion-plus distribution.
by MPR News Staff

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