Business and Economic News

Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot
Rivian and Lucid aren't household names yet. But these two electric vehicle startups are each worth more than Ford and they've reached a major milestone: They are actually producing and delivering vehicles to customers.
Yes, we are shopping way more than ever
Even the Grinch can't stop shoppers in what's predicted to be a record holiday season.
Canada taps into strategic reserves to deal with massive shortage ... of maple syrup
While high gas prices have pushed President Joe Biden to tap into the U.S.'s strategic oil reserves, America's neighbor to the north is also dealing with a shortage of another so-called "liquid gold".
Who's a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay
While many workers deemed essential in their respective states have already received pandemic hazard pay or hero pay, there are thousands in places like Connecticut, Minnesota and cities around the country that are still waiting for states to distribute funds to what’s become a huge pool of heroes.
Animal health officials say a strain of avian flu confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in southern Minnesota does not pose a risk to the public and there are no food safety concerns for consumers. 
The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution
As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
Supply chain woes, rising costs put stress on food shelves ahead of holidays
Nonprofits who serve people in need say the demand for food assistance is as high as ever, and so are food costs. Product shortages are forcing some food shelves to get creative with substitutions for Thanksgiving meals. 
How to start a restaurant when you don't have much money
Esperanza and Stephanie Lopez worked for years to open Spurs Bar & Grill in Willmar — and then they took a huge hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Farrell, who spoke to the mother-daughter team for the podcast "Small Change," told host Cathy Wurzer about their story.