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Boundary Waters algae blooms spark questions, concern

Boundary Waters algae blooms spark questions, concern

Blue-green algae is typically found in lakes with heavy nutrient runoff from nearby farms, lawns and roads. But researchers are now trying to figure out what’s causing the sometimes harmful blooms in more remote lakes in northern Minnesota, including in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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The cost of candy is up a scary 13% just in time for Halloween

The cost of candy is up a scary 13% just in time for Halloween

Dressing up for trick or treat will also cost you. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't track the price of costumes, the prices of clothing and homemade sewing supplies have risen too.
by Becky Sullivan

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Low water disrupts industry along lower Mississippi River

Low water disrupts industry along lower Mississippi River

A dearth of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi approaching record lows across several states. The low levels have caused barges to get stuck in mud and sand, disrupting river travel for shippers, recreational boaters and passengers on a cruise line.
by The Associated Press

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With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it's hangover time

With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it's hangover time

The highest rates in 20 years are dashing the dreams of some would-be homebuyers. Others stretch to buy but spend close to $1,000 a month more in monthly payments for a typical house.
by Chris Arnold

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Craig talks about abortion; Kistner the economy in toss-up CD 2 race

Craig talks about abortion; Kistner the economy in toss-up CD 2 race

The candidates for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District are talking about a very different set of issues with less than a month to go until Election Day.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Money is 'A Made Up Thing' — but that doesn't change rising inflation

Money is 'A Made Up Thing' — but that doesn't change rising inflation

Author and podcaster Jacob Goldstein says we don't think of money as a technology, but we should. He traces the first paper currency to China's Sichuan province, and ponders the Fed's next move.
by Dave Davies

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Labor Department proposal could change gig worker and company rules

Labor Department proposal could change gig worker and company rules

The U.S. Department of Labor has published a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees.
by The Associated Press

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