Business and Economic News

Magic of Dayton’s building returns with maker's market
Dayton's department store may have disappeared in 2001, but the old Dayton’s building in downtown Minneapolis is open again with a maker's market on the first floor. Kobi Gregory and her mom, Tasha Harris, told host Cathy Wurzer what it's like to be one of the Minnesota vendors back in the legendary space as part of the Departments at Dayton's project.
Expect to pay more this year to stage your Thanksgiving feast
The Farm Bureau's Thanksgiving report says the average cost of dinner for 10 people is $53.31. But don't cancel your meal yet: the cost for a turkey has already dropped since the survey was taken.
Holiday nostalgia: Dayton's project hearkens back to window shopping
The newly renovated Dayton’s building in downtown Minneapolis reopened to the public Thursday. While the department store is long gone, the project’s developers revived an old Dayton’s tradition, the holiday display windows.
Higher turkey prices not a windfall for farmers
Shoppers rushing to find a turkey for the Thanksgiving holiday might pay more this year. Wholesale turkey prices have hit a record high and while that sounds like good news for farmers in Minnesota, who lead the nation in turkey production, the higher prices at the store don't mean big profits for farmers.
Minnesota unemployment rate ticks down to 3.5 percent
The state’s economy added jobs in October for the seventh straight month, according to numbers released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Who will be hosting a new Trivial Pursuit game show? LeVar Burton!
It's unclear when the show will premiere. But the actor and Hasbro have confirmed that it's currently in development. Burton had been a favorite to host “Jeopardy!” after the death of Alex Trebek.
White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills
The package provided an additional $4.5 billion for the government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which typically has funding of $3 billion to $4 billion annually.
Ron Schara on 1,000 episodes of outdoor adventures on 'Minnesota Bound'
The beloved outdoor adventure TV show “Minnesota Bound” has joined the 1,000-episode club. Founder and longtime host Ron Schara talked to host Cathy Wurzer about the show’s incredible run.