Business and Economic News

As the auction selling the HyLife pork processing plant in Windom launches, about half of the plant’s 1,000 workers face an uncertain future.
3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
Minnesota's new rebate powers up 'Year of the e-bike'
Bike retailers around Minnesota say e-bike sales have surged in recent years. And they expect further growth now that Minnesota has joined the increasing number of states and cities to pass e-bike rebate programs.
Walz vetoes bill adding protections for Uber, Lyft drivers
Gov. Tim Walz vetoed a bill that would set a minimum wage and work rules for ride service drivers, saying it was not the right bill.
 Paid leave is now Minnesota law: What you need to know
Minnesota joins about a dozen states with a guarantee to partially paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a seriously ill relative or to deal with one’s own health problems. The leave benefit won’t kick in until 2026.
Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products
Target removed some LGBTQ+-themed products and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees’ well-being.
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.