Business and Economic News

Poll: A plurality of Americans support religious work exemptions—but only if not costly
The McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s most recent Mood of the Nation poll finds that a slight plurality of Americans favor religious-based work exemptions for government employees, “but only if the cost and inconvenience are minimal.”
U.S. Army Corps revokes key NorthMet copper nickel mining permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a key permit for the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, formerly known as the PolyMet project, dealing a serious blow to the controversial project.
Keng Dechawuth shares recipes, stories from his Puposky Pearl mushroom farm near Bemidji
Appetites visited Bemidji, Minn., and MPR News host Tom Crann talked with restaurateur Keng Dechawuth to discover how he “pays it forward” to his workers.
Hundreds of journalists strike to demand leadership change at biggest U.S. newspaper chain
Journalists at two dozen local newspapers across the U.S. walked off the job Monday to demand an end to painful cost-cutting measures and a change of leadership at Gannett, the country’s biggest newspaper chain.
Sky-high egg prices are finally coming back down to Earth
The industry is recovering from a massive bird flu outbreak and high inflation rates, but prices may not fall to what they once were.
3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'
A federal judge has granted a motion to delay the start of a trial in which a Florida city is seeking damages from 3M over the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” The two sides reportedly are close to reaching a settlement.
Minnesota food companies SunOpta and Seven Sundays team up to combat food waste
SunOpta, a U.S. based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Seven Sundays, a planet-forward breakfast company known for serving up better breakfast items made with only real ingredients.
Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.