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Business and Economic News

'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

The winter storm that smacked much of the state just before Christmas cut off power to thousands of homes, but also left long-lasting damage to the state’s forests. It’s damage that won’t be fully documented until the snow melts.
by Dan Kraker

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Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

A growing number of local newspapers have switched from using carriers to the U.S. Postal Service for delivery, a cost-cutting move as print subscriptions decline. But getting those papers into the hands of readers while the news is still timely has been a challenge.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Oh, deer! Surprise customer breaks into Moorhead, Minn., butcher shop

Oh, deer! Surprise customer breaks into Moorhead, Minn., butcher shop

Northwestern Minnesota butcher shop She Said has gone viral online after a visit from an unexpected patron — who didn’t even bother to open the front door properly.
by Amy Felegy

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Roger Reinert announces campaign for Duluth Mayor

Roger Reinert announces campaign for Duluth Mayor

Former DFL state legislator Roger Reinert announced his campaign to be the next mayor of Duluth, challenging fellow Democrat Emily Larson, the city’s first female mayor who’s vying for a third term.
by Dan Kraker

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Virgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail

Virgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail

Virgin Orbit says its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. failed after its rocket’s upper stage prematurely shut down. The U.S.-based company used a modified Boeing 747 plane to carry one of its rockets from Cornwall in southwestern England over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Inflation is easing, even if it may not feel that way

Inflation is easing, even if it may not feel that way

Inflation likely cooled a bit in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder just to maintain the same standard of living.
by Scott Horsley

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Fairview/Sanford merger plan criticized, praised in meeting called by MN attorney general

Fairview/Sanford merger plan criticized, praised in meeting called by MN attorney general

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is holding meetings around the state for public input as his office weighs whether to intervene in the plan by two major health systems to combine.
by Michelle Wiley

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