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Business and Economic News

U.S. futures rise ahead of last Fed policy meeting of 2022

U.S. futures rise ahead of last Fed policy meeting of 2022

Wall Street pointed modestly higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting of 2022, where it’s expected the central bank will raise its main lending rate by another half-point. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak

Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak

Every year, state officials tweak Minnesota’s tax brackets to account for inflation. This year’s adjustment is the biggest in decades because inflation is so high. 
by Brian Bakst

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White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

White Earth Nation imposes moratorium on large livestock farms

The White Earth Tribal Council has imposed a moratorium on animal feedlots within the boundaries of the reservation located in northwestern Minnesota. It’s unclear how the moratorium will affect the regulatory process for such farms.
by Dan Gunderson

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New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike

New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike

Hundreds of journalists and other employees at The New York Times began a 24-hour walkout Thursday, the first strike of its kind at the newspaper in more than 40 years.
by The Associated Press

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In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

In an ever-brighter world, tourists travel north for truly dark skies

The fourth annual Dark Sky Festival begins Thursday evening in Cook County in far northeastern Minnesota, a region increasingly known for its astrotourism and a chance to see truly dark skies in an ever-brightening world.
by Dan Kraker

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More home heating crisis funds for low income Minnesotans

More home heating crisis funds for low income Minnesotans

In response to higher home heating costs, Minnesota is increasing the amount of crisis funding available to help low income residents in danger of running out of fuel.
by Dan Gunderson

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The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash

The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash

2022 has been a rough year for America's personal finances. That's sparked a throwback movement among some young debtors: all cash, all the time.
by Stacey Vanek Smith

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McDonald's franchise owners are caught violating child labor laws

McDonald's franchise owners are caught violating child labor laws

Santonastasso Enterprises broke the law when more than a 100 teens were asked to work too many hours or too many late shifts, according to the Department of Labor.
by Vanessa Romo

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