Business and Economic News

DeJoy announces 10-year reorganization of U.S. Postal Service
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy proposes slowing some first-class deliveries and increasing postage rates. Without the changes, he warns, the U.S. Postal Service will "run out of cash and require a government bailout."
Utility bills are hitting Minnesotans harder than ever
Host Angela Davis is joined by two guests to talk about the impact of the pandemic and extreme weather on low-income households’ ability to pay utility bills, and what resources are available for Minnesotans who need help.
Out of whack: Lack of homes for sale sends prices surging, frustrates buyers
Sales of existing homes fell 6.6 percent in February from the month before. Meanwhile, prices are up 16 percent over the past year, giving homeowners about $2 trillion more in equity and widening the wealth gap.
Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth
Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells became a ground-breaking investigative reporter in the 1890s exposing the domestic terrorism practiced by white supremacists. This Humankind special tells the true story of a fearless journalist, whose life was threatened while she revealed the truth.
California has a new idea for homes at risk from rising seas: Buy, rent, retreat
Sea level rise is threatening billions of dollars’ worth of coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and then renting out properties as long as they're habitable.
Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations
In an effort to speed up recovery from the pandemic, some Minnesota business owners are offering cash incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. And they're not just going to employees — some are rewarding customers who get vaccinated, too.