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Business and Economic News

Mall of America at 30: A look back

Mall of America at 30: A look back

If you’re under a certain age, you may not remember a Minnesota without the Mall of America. But before it opened in 1992, the mall was a long time coming, and its success was far from certain.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Farmfest forums: Candidates for governor

Farmfest forums: Candidates for governor

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., incumbent Gov. Tim Walz and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen take the stage.
by MPR News Staff

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A bumper crop of politics at Farmfest

A bumper crop of politics at Farmfest

At a sweltering summer gathering for farmers, a host of politicians made their pitch a week before Minnesota’s primary election. 
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota benefits from historic electric grid investment

Minnesota benefits from historic electric grid investment

The state’s grid is slated for a $2 billion upgrade. It’s part of a $10 billion investment in the region’s grid — the largest in U.S. history.
by Catharine Richert

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Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday, several candidates from Minnesota’s 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Congressional Districts will discuss issues impacting agriculture and rural parts of the state.

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Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

Farmfest forums: 1st Congressional District candidates

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., candidates for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District seat will speak ahead of an upcoming special election.
by MPR News Staff

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