Business and Economic News

Coping with skyrocketing new and used car prices
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. At 9 a.m. Monday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with two experts about what’s happening with the automobile industry and prices.
Despite U.S. sanctions, oil traders help Russian oil reach global markets
Russia is still making billions of dollars on oil exports since invading Ukraine. That crude is still flowing abroad thanks in part to a controversial group of oil traders.
Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower
Starting next month, more than 30% of first-class packages will be considered on time if they arrive within four or five days, as the Postal Service eases its standards for delivery times.
Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?
Nearly 2 million birds in commercial or backyard flocks have been affected by Avian Influenza or bird flu in Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center confirmed that avian flu has killed 12 wild raptors. What is next and how can we all help prevent the spread? Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Jeff Bender, professor at the University of Minnesota in Environmental Health Sciences and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.
Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus
Waterfowl carry the avian influenza virus across the country as they migrate, leading to outbreaks in domestic poultry flocks. But this year, the virus is killing more wild birds than past outbreaks. Scientists are trying to understand what that means for the future of this virus.
State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu
Elected officials say efforts are underway to help poultry producers who lose their flocks both financially and through access to mental health support.
Hy-Vee drops plans for five more stores in Twin Cities metro area
Grocery retailer Hy-Vee says it is abandoning plans to build new stores in Farmington, Chaska, Blaine and West St. Paul, as well as a second store in Maple Grove. Some of those plans dated back to 2016.
Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity
Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14 percent of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.